User`s guide

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Preface
This document provides instructions for using RingView for Token Ring, a SPECTRUM
application that maps, models and graphically displays the contents of Token Ring LANs.
Who Should Read This Guide
This guide is intended for SPECTRUM administrators and technicians
responsible for determining network configuration and overseeing network
operations. By following the instructions and procedures described herein, the
reader will be able to use RingView for Token Ring to create and maintain
accurate Token Ring LAN (802.5) models that will facilitate full exploitation of
SPECTRUM’s powerful management and monitoring capabilities.
This guide assumes that the administrative user is experienced with
SPECTRUM and its administration as described in the SPECTRUM
Administration documentation. Any user should also be familiar with the
SpectroGRAPH™ user interface and with the user functions explained in the
SPECTRUM Operation documentation.
How to Use This Guide
This guide contains both general information and detailed instructions. The
document is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 provides an overview of RingView for Token Ring functionality
and features.
• Chapter 2 explains the process RingView for Token Ring uses to map and
display the topology of a Token Ring LAN.
• Chapter 3 describes the user interface for RingView and provides samples
of the different varieties of Token Ring LAN Topology views available.