Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Cabletron Systems MRXI/LM Local Management for
the Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T HUB User's Manual.
This manual serves as a simple reference guide for using MRXI/LM™,
providing information to help you configure the MRXI™ and MRXI-2
and, if necessary, diagnose problems with your network.
NOTE: This manual covers both the MRXI and MRXI-2. The two units
are functionally identical. The MRXI provides connections for ports 1
through 12 via a 50 pin Champ connector, while the MRXI-2 provides
twelve RJ-45 connectors. Throughout this manual the term MRXI is
used to cover both units unless otherwise specified.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Read through this manual to become familiar with its contents and to
gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of MRXI/LM. A
general working knowledge of Ethernet networks and the IEEE 802.3
standard is necessary for interpreting and using MRXI/LM.
Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, briefly
describes features and functions performed by the Hub and MRXI/LM,
and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2, Attaching the Console , describes terminal
characteristics, connecting console cabling, and configuring the
management console.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, describes the initial steps required to
access MRXI/LM. It describes each of the screens and the available
commands.
Chapter4, Using the Device/Board/Port Counters Screen ,
describes the status and statistics information available for the MRXI.
Chapter 5, Using Community Names , describes entering and using
a community names table.
Chapter 6, MRXI/LM Messages , explains messages that can appear
at the top of the MRXI/LM terminal display.