Chapter 1 Introduction; Using This Manual - Cabletron Systems WPIM-SY Management Manual

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems WPIM-SY Local Management Guide.
This manual explains how to use Local Management to control and
manage the Cabletron Systems WPIM-SY. Appendix A in this manual
provides connector and pinout information for the WPIM-SY.
The WPIM-SY resides in and provides connectivity/functionality to
Cabletron Systems Wide Area Network (WAN) modules such as the
BRIM-W6.
Before using this manual you must:
• Install the WPIM-SY in a Wide Area Network module. Refer to the
appropriate manual (i.e., the BRIM-W6 User's Guide) for
installation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Setup and access Local Management. Refer to the appropriate MIM,
standalone hub, or module User's Guide for instructions on setting
up and accessing local management.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the WPIM-SY. You should have a general working knowledge of the
following data communications networks and their physical layer
components before using the WPIM-SY.
• WAN
• Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
• Token Ring and 802.5
WPIM-SY LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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