Table Of Contents - Cabletron Systems F3019 Installation Manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Manual ................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Getting Help .............................................................................. 1-2
1.3 FDDI Adapter Features ............................................................ 1-3
1.3.1 Connectivity ................................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 Software......................................................................... 1-5
1.3.3 Statistics......................................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 LANVIEW
1.3.5 Technical Specifications .............................................. 1-6
1.4 Technology Overview .............................................................. 1-8
1.4.1 100 Megabit/Second FDDI Over Copper ................ 1-8
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS
2.1 Hardware Requirements.......................................................... 2-1
2.2 Unpacking the Adapters .......................................................... 2-1
2.3 Preparing the Adapters ............................................................ 2-2
2.4 Installing the Adapters............................................................. 2-2
2.4.1 Installing the F30XX Model Adapters....................... 2-3
2.4.2 Copying the ADF File.................................................. 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the F70XX Model Adapters....................... 2-6
2.5 LANVIEW LEDs ....................................................................... 2-7
2.5.1 Using LANVIEW LEDs .............................................. 2-8
2.6 Loading Network Software ..................................................... 2-9
2.7 Troubleshooting Checklist for Adapters................................ 2-9
CHAPTER 3 NETWORK CONNECTIONS
3.1 Optical Fiber Connections ....................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Twisted Pair FDDI Connections ................................ 3-2
3.2 Checking Network Connections............................................. 3-3
3.2.1 Network Requirements/Specifications .................... 3-3
3.2.2 FDDI Station Configurations ..................................... 3-4
3.3 Implementing a Dual Attach Station ..................................... 3-6
3.3.1 Installing a Daughter Board ....................................... 3-7
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