IRM3 User’s Guide
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Using This Manual....................................................................... 1-1
1.2
The Intelligent Repeater Module (IRM3) ..................................... 1-2
1.3
IRM3 Front Panel ........................................................................ 1-4
1.3.1
IRM3 Features ................................................................ 1-5
1.4
Repeater Functionality................................................................. 1-5
1.5
Network Management Capabilities.............................................. 1-6
1.6
Getting Help................................................................................. 1-7
1.7
Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-8
1.8
Related Manuals.......................................................................... 1-9
CHAPTER 2
NETWORK PLANNING AND CONFIGURATION
2.1
Network Requirements ................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1
802.3 Repeater Requirements........................................ 2-1
2.1.2
AUI Port Requirements ................................................... 2-1
2.1.3
Fiber Optic Port Requirements ....................................... 2-2
2.2
The IRM3 in the Multi Media Access Center ............................... 2-3
2.2.1
Media Interface Modules ................................................ 2-4
2.3
Sample Network Configuration.................................................... 2-5
CHAPTER 3
INSTALLING THE IRM3
3.1
Unpacking the IRM3 .................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Setting the IRM3 Jumpers ........................................................... 3-2
3.2.1
Setting the Battery Enable/Disable Jumper (H1) ............ 3-2
3.2.2
Setting the CTS External/Internal Jumper (H6, H8)........ 3-3
3.2.3
Setting the THN-MIM Jumper (JP1)................................ 3-4
3.3
Installing the IRM3 into an MMAC Chassis ................................. 3-4
3.4
Pre-installation Test..................................................................... 3-7
3.5
Connecting the IRM3 to the Network........................................... 3-8
3.5.1
Connecting to the Network Through the AUI Port .......... 3-9
3.5.2
Connecting to the Network Through the
Fiber Optic Port3-10
3.6
Installation Checkout ................................................................. 3-12
3.7
Connecting to the UPS Through the Console Port.................... 3-13
