User guide

Fast Network 100 User Guide Page 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This manual is for system administrators responsible for installing,
configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the Cabletron Systems Fast
Network 100 (FN100) switch. You should have a familiarity with
networking concepts and principles. In addition, a basic understanding of
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is helpful.
This manual provides instructions for using the FN100’s internal Local
Console Manager (LCM) to set basic configuration parameters. When it is
not possible to use LCM, general instructions and guidelines applicable to
most Network Management Software (NMS) systems are provided.
The contents of each chapter are described below.
• Chapter 1,
Introduction , describes the available configurations of the
FN100, the features and functions of the FN100, and introduces
Cabletron Systems’ Local Console Manager (LCM) for managing the
FN100.
• Chapter 2,
Unpacking and Installing the FN100 , describes the
FN100 front panels, how to install the FN100, how to initiate an LCM
session, and how to connect the FN100 to the network.
• Chapter 3,
Configuring the FN100 , provides instructions for
configuring the FN100 using LCM. It also provides some common
Management Information Base (MIB) variables that you may decide
to change through your NMS.
• Chapter 4,
Monitoring and Managing the FN100 , describes how to
monitor FN100 status and statistics. It also describes how to manage
the FN100 ports using LCM.
• Chapter 5,
FN100 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting , describes the
FN100 diagnostics and provides information on troubleshooting
common problems.