Chapter 1 Introduction; Using This Manual - Cabletron Systems IRM-2 Installation Manual

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems Intelligent Repeater Module
(IRM-2™) Installation Guide. We have designed this manual to serve as
a simple installation and reference guide for the IRM-2, and to explain the
capabilities and special features of the IRM-2. The IRM-2 provides a high
performance IEEE 802.3 Repeater with sophisticated network
management capabilities for use in a Cabletron Systems Multi Media
Access Center (MMAC™).
You should read through this manual to gain a full understanding of the
IRM-2 and its capabilities.
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USING THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities of Cabletron Systems'
IRM-2. The chapter includes an explanation of the IRM-2's repeater
functionality and a discussion of the IRM-2's Management capabilities.
The chapter concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2, Installation Requirements/Specifications, contains a list of
network requirements that must be met before you install the IRM-2. The
specifications for the IRM-2 are also included in this chapter.
Chapter 3, Installing the IRM-2, contains instructions for installing the
IRM-2 into the MMAC. The chapter also includes instructions for
connecting the IRM-2 to the network.
Chapter 4, Testing and Troubleshooting, provides procedures for testing
and troubleshooting the installation of the IRM-2. Instructions for using
LANVIEW™, Cabletron Systems' built-in visual diagnostic and status
monitoring system, are also included.
We assume that you have a general working knowledge of Ethernet or
IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer
components.
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