Chapter 1 Introduction; Using This Manual - Cabletron Systems IRM-3 User Manual

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems Intelligent Repeater Module
(IRM3) User's Guide. This manual serves as an installation,
management, and reference guide for the IRM3, and includes a
description of the IRM3 capabilities and special features. The IRM3
provides a high performance IEEE 802.3 repeater with sophisticated
network management capabilities for use in a Cabletron Systems Multi
Media Access Center (MMAC).

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Before installing and operating the IRM3, read through this guide to gain
a full understanding of its capabilities.
It is assumed that you have a general working knowledge of Ethernet or
IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer
components.
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the capabilities of the IRM3,
including an explanation of the IRM3 repeater functionality and its
management capabilities. This chapter concludes with instructions on
how to get help if needed and a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2, Network Planning and Configuration, provides
configuration requirements to consider before installing the IRM3. This
chapter also includes a sample configuration for the IRM3.
Chapter 3, Installing the IRM3, contains instructions for installing the
IRM3 into an MMAC. This chapter also includes instructions for
connecting the IRM3 to the network.
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