Chapter 1 Introduction; Using This Manual - Cabletron Systems E2210 Installation Manual

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The Cabletron Systems E2200 Series Full-Duplex Ethernet
Network Adapters Installation Guide is a simple installation and
reference guide for the Cabletron Systems E2200 Series of Full-
Duplex Ethernet network adapters. The E2200 Series network
adapters connect your ISA Bus, or EISA Bus compatible computer
to an Ethernet network utilizing 10BASE-T twisted pair, and
possibly one of; 10BASE-2 Coaxial cable, Fiber Optic, or
10BASE-5 transceiver technologies. You should read through this
manual to gain a full understanding of the capabilities of the
Cabletron Systems E2200 Series Full-Duplex Ethernet adapters.
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USING THIS MANUAL

This manual is structured so that you can follow sequential
chapters as you install and test the Cabletron E2200 series network
adapters. A Quick Start procedure is included for experienced
users; a short cut installation procedure for those who are familiar
with networks, PCs, and Ethernet technology.
Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities of the Cabletron
Systems E2200 Series network adapters. An FDSE Technology
Overview describes the Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)
technology supported by the E2200 series network adapters.
Chapter 2, Installing the Adapters, contains instructions for
installing the E2200 series adapters in ISA Bus or EISA Bus
compatible computers.
Chapter 3, Secondary Media, provides instructions for connecting
the network adapters to secondary Ethernet media such as Thin-
Net coax, AUI transceiver, or fiber optics.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications, provides specifications for
the E2200 Series adapters and the FDSE network technology.
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