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TribeStar Users Guide
I. Even if you hate manuals
PART I : Even if you hate manuals…
You Must Read This
TribeStar has been designed for easy installation. However, like any other sophis-
ticated networking equipment, care must be taken when installing TribeStar to
ensure proper network operation.
You may have noticed a registration card in your TribeStar package. Please return
your card immediately. We use this information to provide you with proper
technical support, to inform you of any bug fixes or additional features, and to
send you free firmware and SwitchMonitor upgrades.
Compatibility
All Ethernet devices and routers connected to TribeStar must be compatible
with AppleTalk Phase 2.
The Ethernet network to which TribeStar connects must have a network
number range of a single value (e.g., 61-61). If your TribeStar is not connected
to a network that already has a router, TribeStar automatically assigns the correct
Ethernet network number.
In topologies where TribeStar is connected to routers on its Ethernet side,
you must configure the routers so that the Ethernet network number has a
range of a single value.
TribeStar’s management software, SwitchMonitor
™
, displays a network map
of devices connected to TribeStar. For this map to display properly, make
sure that non-System-7 Macs have the Responder init in the System Folder.
You must strictly follow the 8-step procedure in the chapter
Installing
TribeStar. Otherwise, your network may crash or exhibit random behavior.