The main section of this hardware guide is written assuming that you are installing a FTAP-x-2X8
Fiber Tap with a network appliance as the nerve center of a network analyzing system. Further, it is
assumed that switch configuration will take place at a central location using Fluke Networks MANAgents
software for Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP following the procedure outline in the MANAgents software guide.
AUDIENCE
This hardware guide is written for the person who must install and connect a FTAP-x-2X8 Fiber Tap.
The installer is assumed to be familiar with Windows9x/NT/2000/XP, knows how networks operate,
and has operating knowledge of network appliances used in network analyzing configurations.
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Preface
