Cabletron Systems BRIM E100 BRIM-E100 - Manual (Page 8)

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems BRIM-E100 User’s Guide . This
manual describes features, explains installation procedures, and provides
specifications for the Cabletron Systems 10/100 Mbps Bridge/Router
Interface Module (BRIM). The BRIM-E100 resides in, and provides
additional connectivity/functionality to, various Cabletron Systems
Media Interface Modules (MIMs) and standalone hubs.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the BRIM-E100. You should have a general working knowledge of
Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u type data communications networks and their
physical layer components before using the BRIM-E100.
Chapter 1, Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, describes
BRIM-E100 features, lists specifications, and concludes with a list of
related manuals.
Chapter 2, Cabling Requirements , provides cable specifications and
maximum cable lengths for the various media types.
Chapter 3, Installation , describes how to install 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Interface Modules into the BRIM-E100. This chapter also explains how to
install a BRIM-E100 into a MIM or standalone hub.
Chapter 4, Connecting to the Network , explains how to connect the
BRIM-E100 to the network using the various media types.
Chapter 5, Local Management , describes how to use Local Management
screens to set up the BRIM-E100.
Chapter 6, LANVIEW LEDs , describes how to use the BRIM-E100
LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.
Appendix A, Fast Ethernet Interface Module Specifications , provides
specifications, cabling information and switch settings for Fast Ethernet
Interface Modules used in the BRIM-E100.
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