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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems ETWMIM Ethernet / Token
Ring / WAN Media Interface Module User's Manual. This manual
is designed to serve as an installation and reference guide for the
ETWMIM and to explain its capabilities and features.
You should read through this manual to gain a full understanding of
the ETWMIM and its capabilities. We assume that you have a general
working knowledge of Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), Token Ring (IEEE
802.5), and WAN type data communications networks and their
physical layer components.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the features of the ETWMIM and
explains wide area transmission, bridge filtering, and use of the bridge
in multiple bridge environments.
Chapter 2, Installation Requirements/Specifications, lists
hardware, location, and environmental requirements that must be
met before you install the ETWMIM.
Chapter 3, Installing the ETWMIM, contains instructions for
installing the ETWMIM, optional EPIM, and optional T1-SRM.
Chapter 4, Using LANVIEW, describes how to use Cabletron Systems
built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system.
Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access and use the
ETWMIM Local Management.
Appendix A, EPIM Specifications, contains cabling specifications,
and EPIM connection instructions.
Appendix B, Downloading an Image File, provides basic TFTP code
downloading instructions, and guidelines for setting up a UNIX
workstation to support an image file download.
Appendix C, FCC 68, contains the FCC 68 rules for the ETWMIM.
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