User`s guide

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems MRXI-22 and MRXI-24 10BASE-T
HUB User’s Guide
. This manual provides installation instructions and
presents reference information for the MRXI-22 and MRXI-24
10BASE-T Hubs.
Note : Throughout this manual the term MRXI is used to cover both the
MRXI-22 and MRXI-24 unless otherwise specified.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the MRXI. A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
type data communications networks and their physical layer components
will be helpful when installing the MRXI.
Chapter 1,
Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, briefly
describes features of the MRXI, and concludes with a list of related
manuals.
Chapter 2,
Requirements/Specifications , describes installation
requirements, network guidelines, and MRXI operating specifications.
Chapter 3, Installation , contains instructions for installing your MRXI
and connecting it to the network using the various media types.
Chapter 4, Testing and Troubleshooting, contains procedures for testing
the MRXI after installation, a description of the LANVIEW ™ LEDs, and
explains the use of the front panel LCD display.
Chapter 5,
Local Management, describes how to access Local
Management. It also describes each of the Local Management screens and
the available commands.