Guide Conventions - Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9W006 User Manual

This guide is one integral part of the entire documentation set. Please refer to the documents
described below for additional information.
The Quick Start provides abbreviated installation and configuration instructions for experienced
users. Specific instructions for setting up various types of remote devices are also included.
The SFVRA Configuration Manager User's Guide provides detailed information for installing,
configuring, and using the SFVRA Configuration Manager (SFVRA-CFG). SFVRA-CFG is a
separate software product that is provides a GUI interface for configuring the SmartSwitch Remote
Access Module. Through the SFVRA-CFG, the network administrator can deploy and maintain an
entire network through a centrally located device. The network administrator can generate each
system's configuration files separately, with the system's view of the network, then transfer the
configuration files electronically to the system. This guide is included on the SmartSwitch Remote
Access Module CD.
The SFVRA Connection Manager User's Guide provides detailed information for installing,
configuring, and using the SFVRA Connection Manager (SFVRA-CONN). SFVRA-CONN is a
separate software product that offers state of the art policy-based management system for large
central site dial-in networks. This software provides a rich set of network configuration,
management, and reporting capabilities. This guide is included on the SmartSwitch Remote Access
Module CD.
The Release Notes provide release highlights and important information related to this release. The
Release Notes may be displayed during software installation (or upgrade). They may also be
displayed after the system is operating by issuing the list rel_note.txt console command.
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The following conventions are used throughout the documentation:
System Commands
All system commands (Administration and Manage Mode commands) are italicized, and in a
different font than the general text. For example, if you are instructed to enter the command to test
for proper LAN connections, the command would appear as follows:
lan stats
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Any messages or text that is displayed on your monitor will be shown in the style below:
LAN Port <port #> is now in the LISTENING state
WAN Port <port #> is now in the FORWARDING state
LAN Port <port #> is now in the LEARNING state
LAN Port <port #> is now in the FORWARDING state
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All references to SmartSwitch Remote Access Module documentation titles will use the same font
as normal text, but will be italicized. For example, all references to the User's Guide will appear as:
User's Guide
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