Site Selection Guidelines; Set-Up For Operation - Cabletron Systems MR-2000C User Manual

Multi-port repeater
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• The transceiver to which the MR-2000C will be connected to must meet IEEE 802.3 standards and not
have the SQE test function enabled.
• The AUI cable connecting the MR-2000C to the transceiver on the network must be IEEE 802.3 type
cable and must not exceed 50 meters in length.
• From its source address to its destination address, a data packet may pass through four repeaters.
2.3 SITE SELECTION GUIDELINES. The following guidelines must be followed to select a site for
the MR-2000C Multiport Repeater. If not, unsatisfactory network performance may result.
• An unrestricted free surface area of 21 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 6 inches high is needed.
• A USA standard 3 prong power receptacle must be located within 7 feet of the site.
• If a shelving unit is to be used, it must be able to support 30 pounds of static weight.
• The temperature of the location must be maintained between 5 and 40 C. Temperature changes greater
than 10 C per hour must not occur.
2.4 SET-UP FOR OPERATION. Set-up the MR-2000C Multiport Repeater for operation as follows:
1. Unpack the MR-2000C as follows:
a. Remove the repeater from shipping box.
b. Slide the two foam end caps off the repeater.
c. Remove the repeater from protective plastic bag and set the repeater aside in a safe place.
d. Remove the plastic bag containing the accessory package and check that all items listed below are
in the bag:
One 8 foot USA power cord.
One cable support bracket.
Two 8-32 x .375 in. screws.
Three 6 in. cable ties.
Save the shipping box and materials in the event the repeater has to
be reshipped.
2. Using the two 8-32 screws (3, Fig. 2-1), attach the cable support (2) to the repeater (1).
3. Place the repeater on the selected site.
Be sure that the site meets the guidelines listed in Section 2.3.
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