WPIM-S/T User’s Guide
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PREFACE
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
WPIM-S/T User’s Guide
. This
manual explains how to manage and set up the WPIM-S/T.
The WPIM-S/T resides in and provides connectivity and functionality to
Cabletron Systems Wide Area Network (WAN) devices such as the
CSX400 and the HSIM-W6. The WPIM-S/T supports ISDN BRI in a
back-up, or fail-over capacity. See
Chapter 1
for more detailed
information on the WPIM-S/T capabilities.
USING THIS MANUAL
Reading through this manual completely will familiarize you with its
content and allow you to gain an understanding of the features and
capabilities of the WPIM-S/T. You should have a general working
knowledge of the following data communications networks and their
physical layer components before using the WPIM-S/T:
•
WAN
•
Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
The following list briefly explains each chapter of the WPIM-S/T manual:
Chapter 1
,
Introduction
, describes WPIM-S/T features, performance,
and the protocols that the WPIM-S/T supports.
Chapter 2
,
Setup and Installation
, directs the user to appropriate
documentation in order to install the WPIM-S/T, and describes the
jumper settings and cable setup.
Chapter 3
,
Local Management
, describes how to manage the
WPIM-S/T.
NOTE
The device or module in which the WPIM-S/T is to be installed
may be referred to as the host platform in this document.
