Cabletron Systems F3019 Installation Manual

Cabletron Systems F3019 Installation Manual Manual pdf 9 page image

CONTENTSviiCONTENTSCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Using This Manual ................................................................... 1-11.2 Getting Help .............................................................................. 1-21.3 FDDI Adapter Features ............................................................ 1-31.3.1 Connectivity ................................................................. 1-31.3.2 Software......................................................................... 1-51.3.3 Statistics......................................................................... 1-51.3.4 LANVIEW® LEDs........................................................ 1-51.3.5 Technical Specifications .............................................. 1-61.4 Technology Overview .............................................................. 1-81.4.1 100 Megabit/Second FDDI Over Copper ................ 1-8CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS2.1 Hardware Requirements.......................................................... 2-12.2 Unpacking the Adapters.......................................................... 2-12.3 Preparing the Adapters ............................................................ 2-22.4 Installing the Adapters............................................................. 2-22.4.1 Installing the F30XX Model Adapters....................... 2-32.4.2 Copying the ADF File.................................................. 2-52.4.3 Installing the F70XX Model Adapters....................... 2-62.5 LANVIEW LEDs ....................................................................... 2-72.5.1 Using LANVIEW LEDs .............................................. 2-82.6 Loading Network Software ..................................................... 2-92.7 Troubleshooting Checklist for Adapters................................ 2-9CHAPTER 3 NETWORK CONNECTIONS3.1 Optical Fiber Connections ....................................................... 3-13.1.1 Twisted Pair FDDI Connections ................................ 3-23.2 Checking Network Connections............................................. 3-33.2.1 Network Requirements/Specifications .................... 3-33.2.2 FDDI Station Configurations ..................................... 3-43.3 Implementing a Dual Attach Station ..................................... 3-63.3.1 Installing a Daughter Board ....................................... 3-7