User`s guide

IRM3 User’s Guide v
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Manual....................................................................... 1-1
1.2 The Intelligent Repeater Module (IRM3) ..................................... 1-2
1.3 IRM3 Front Panel ........................................................................ 1-4
1.3.1 IRM3 Features ................................................................ 1-5
1.4 Repeater Functionality................................................................. 1-5
1.5 Network Management Capabilities.............................................. 1-6
1.6 Getting Help................................................................................. 1-7
1.7 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-8
1.8 Related Manuals.......................................................................... 1-9
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK PLANNING AND CONFIGURATION
2.1 Network Requirements................................................................2-1
2.1.1 802.3 Repeater Requirements........................................ 2-1
2.1.2 AUI Port Requirements................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Fiber Optic Port Requirements ....................................... 2-2
2.2 The IRM3 in the Multi Media Access Center ............................... 2-3
2.2.1 Media Interface Modules ................................................ 2-4
2.3 Sample Network Configuration.................................................... 2-5
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING THE IRM3
3.1 Unpacking the IRM3....................................................................3-1
3.2 Setting the IRM3 Jumpers...........................................................3-2
3.2.1 Setting the Battery Enable/Disable Jumper (H1) ............ 3-2
3.2.2 Setting the CTS External/Internal Jumper (H6, H8)........ 3-3
3.2.3 Setting the THN-MIM Jumper (JP1)................................ 3-4
3.3 Installing the IRM3 into an MMAC Chassis ................................. 3-4
3.4 Pre-installation Test..................................................................... 3-7
3.5 Connecting the IRM3 to the Network........................................... 3-8
3.5.1 Connecting to the Network Through the AUI Port .......... 3-9
3.5.2 Connecting to the Network Through the
Fiber Optic Port3-10
3.6 Installation Checkout ................................................................. 3-12
3.7 Connecting to the UPS Through the Console Port.................... 3-13