Chapter 1 Introduction; Using This Guide; Structure Of This Guide - Cabletron Systems 2H28-08R User Manual

Welcome to the 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User's Guide.
This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate
the 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 devices and provides information
concerning network requirements, troubleshooting, and the use of Local
Management.
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USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide to completely understand the 2H28-08R
capabilities and Local Management functions. A general working
knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications
networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using this
device.
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STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly
describes the 2H28-08R features. Directions about how to obtain
additional help and a list of related manuals are also included.
Chapter 2, Network
that must be met before installing the 2H28-08R.
Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the
2H28-08R and connect segments to the device.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, describes the function of the LANVIEW
LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.
Chapter 5, Local
Management to configure and manage the 2H28-08R.
Appendix A, Specifications, contains information on functional and
operational specifications, connector pinouts, environmental
requirements, and physical properties.
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User's Guide
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Requirements, explains the network requirements
Management, describes how to access and use Local
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