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Contents
Preface
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xv
Hard-Copy Technical Manuals .........................................................................................xvi
How to Get Help ..............................................................................................................xvi
Chapter 1 Introduction
Product Features ............................................................................................................1-1
Product Description ........................................................................................................1-2
Autosense Capability ...............................................................................................1-2
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-2
LEDs ..................................................................................................................1-4
Port Functions ...................................................................................................1-5
Port Partitioning ...........................................................................................1-5
MDI/MDI-X Modes .......................................................................................1-5
MDI/MDI-X Button .............................................................................................1-6
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................1-6
Hardware and Environmental Requirements ..................................................................1-6
Chapter 2 Typical Applications
Mixed 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s Environment ....................................................................2-1
Basic Mixed Network ................................................................................................2-2
Expanded Mixed Network ........................................................................................2-3
Bridging ....................................................................................................................2-4
