CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Using This Manual ................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Getting Help .............................................................................. 1-2
1.3
FDDI Adapter Features ............................................................ 1-3
1.3.1
Connectivity ................................................................. 1-3
1.3.2
Software......................................................................... 1-5
1.3.3
Statistics......................................................................... 1-5
1.3.4
LANVIEW
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LEDs........................................................ 1-5
1.3.5
Technical Specifications .............................................. 1-6
1.4
Technology Overview .............................................................. 1-8
1.4.1
100 Megabit/Second FDDI Over Copper ................ 1-8
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS
2.1
Hardware Requirements.......................................................... 2-1
2.2
Unpacking the Adapters.......................................................... 2-1
2.3
Preparing the Adapters ............................................................ 2-2
2.4
Installing the Adapters............................................................. 2-2
2.4.1
Installing the F30XX Model Adapters....................... 2-3
2.4.2
Copying the ADF File.................................................. 2-5
2.4.3
Installing the F70XX Model Adapters....................... 2-6
2.5
LANVIEW LEDs ....................................................................... 2-7
2.5.1
Using LANVIEW LEDs .............................................. 2-8
2.6
Loading Network Software ..................................................... 2-9
2.7
Troubleshooting Checklist for Adapters................................ 2-9
CHAPTER 3
NETWORK CONNECTIONS
3.1
Optical Fiber Connections ....................................................... 3-1
3.1.1
Twisted Pair FDDI Connections ................................ 3-2
3.2
Checking Network Connections............................................. 3-3
3.2.1
Network Requirements/Specifications .................... 3-3
3.2.2
FDDI Station Configurations ..................................... 3-4
3.3
Implementing a Dual Attach Station ..................................... 3-6
3.3.1
Installing a Daughter Board ....................................... 3-7
