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Table of Contents
Chapter One Introduction .................................................................... 1-1
1.1 SmartLine Intelligent Stackable MAU.................................. 1-1
1.2 Token Ring Theory ............................................................... 1-2
Multistation Access Units ...................................................... 1-3
Repeaters................................................................................ 1-4
Chapter Two Hardware Description ................................................... 2-1
2.1 Front Panel DIP Switch Settings........................................... 2-1
2.2 Front Panel LEDs.................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Front Panel Connectors......................................................... 2-5
2.4 Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................... 2-6
Chapter Three Installation ................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Power Connection................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Ring and Lobe Port Connections .......................................... 3-2
Main and Backup Rings......................................................... 3-4
Backup Path Operation .......................................................... 3-5
Calculating When a Repeater Becomes Necessary................ 3-6
3.4 PC Connections..................................................................... 3-9
3-5 Installation Check List........................................................ 3-12
Chapter Four Problem Determination ................................................ 4-1
Chapter Five SmartLine Management Software ............................... 5-1
5.1 Pre Installation Verification .................................................. 5-2
5.2 Software Installation ............................................................. 5-3
5.3 COM Port Communications.................................................. 5-4
5.4 SmartLine Management Software Windows Features.......... 5-6
Menu Descriptions................................................................. 5-7
5.5 Operation ............................................................................ 5-12
Starting SmartLine Management Software.......................... 5-12
Viewing Chassis Status Summary ....................................... 5-13
Viewing Chassis Status Detail ............................................. 5-14
Controlling Access By Locking Ports.................................. 5-17
Enabling or Disabling Port-Level Speed Detect .................. 5-18
Initiating Software Resets .................................................... 5-18
Issuing ID Signaling ............................................................ 5-18
Editing SmartLine Device Names........................................ 5-18
