Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................... xv
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... xvi
Getting Help ...................................................................................................................................... xviii
DFE-Platinum Modules ......................................................................................................................1-2
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-4
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-4
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-5
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-5
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................................2-1
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-T Network ........................................................................................................................2-2
FTM1 and FTM2 Connectivity .....................................................................................................3-3
Module Placement and Rules ......................................................................................................3-3
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................3-6
Connecting to the Network ...............................................................................................................3-11
What Is Needed .........................................................................................................................3-15
Connecting to a Modem ............................................................................................................3-18
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