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This chapter contains instructions for connecting Cabletron Systems' LR-2000 Local
Repeater onto your network. Check that all requirements listed in Chapter 2,
Installation Requirements/Specifications, are met before installing the LR-2000.
3.1 UNPACKING THE LR-2000
Unpack the LR-2000 as follows:
1.
Carefully remove the repeater from shipping box.
2.
Slide the two foam end caps off the repeater.
3.
Remove the repeater from protective plastic bag and set the repeater aside in a
safe place. Save the shipping box and materials in the event that the unit has to
be reshipped.
4.
Remove the plastic bag containing the accessory package and check that it contains
the following items:
•
One 8 foot USA power cord.
•
One cable support bracket.
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Two 8-32 x .375 in. screws.
•
Three 6 in. cable ties.
3.2 CONNECTING THE LR-2000 TO YOUR NETWORK
The LR-2000 is designed to be easily connected to your network without the use of any
special tools or equipment.
Connect the LR-2000 to the network as follows:
1.
Using the two 8-32 screws (3, Fig. 3-1), attach the cable support (2) to the
repeater (1).
2.
Place the repeater on the selected site. Be sure that the site meets the guidelines
listed in Section 2.2.
CAUTION: Ensure that the external transceivers to which the LR-2000 will be connected
has the signal quality error (SQE or "heartbeat") test function disabled. The LR-2000 will
not operate if the transceivers have the SQE test function enabled, and the network will be
unusable. Refer to the applicable transceiver manual.
3.
Attach an external transceiver (1, 9 Fig. 3-2) to each network segment that the
LR-2000 (4) will be connected to. Refer to the applicable transceiver manual.
CHAPTER 3
CONNECTING THE LR-2000
CONNECTING THE LR-2000
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