Cabletron Systems Lancast Media Converter 7000, User Manual

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FDDI Management
5-10 Station List
Stations Panel
The Stations Panel displays a list of the stations on the ring to which the selected
SMT is connected, in ring sequence from the MAC, along with each stationÕs node
class and current topology.
Note that the information displayed in the Station List is static once the window is
opened; for updated information, click on
Refresh .
If the number of nodes exceeds the panel size, scroll bars will appear in the list
box that will allow you to scroll through the station list to view the node of
interest.
Information provided in the Stations Panel includes:
#
An index number assigned to each station that indicates its position on the ring in
relation to the monitored SMTÕs MAC address. The monitored SMTÕs MAC is
always the Þrst entry (1) in the station list.
MAC Address
Displays the 48-bit hardware address ÑÊused for universal address assignment
ÑÊof the node inserted into the ring. These addresses are hardcoded into the
device, and are not conÞgurable. The address will appear in Canonical or MAC
format, as currently selected.
Node Class
Displays the type of ring device. Possible values are:
Station Indicates an FDDI node capable of transmitting, receiving, and
repeating data.
Concentrator Indicates an FDDI node that provides attachment points to the
ring for stations that are not directly connected to the dual ring.
Topology
Indicates the nodeÕs MAC conÞguration topology.
Upstream Neighbor
Displays hardware address (in Canonical or MAC format, as currently selected) of
each nodeÕs upstream neighbor.