Cabletron Systems 2H23-50R User Manual

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2H23-50R/2H33-37R User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
 
Welcome to the 
 
2H23-50R/2H33-37R SmartSwitch 2100 User’s Guide
 
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This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate 
the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R SmartSwitch 2100 standalone devices and 
provides information concerning network requirements, installation, 
troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.
 
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USING THIS  GUIDE
 
Read through this guide completely to understand the 2H23-50R and 
2H33-37R capabilities and Local Management functions. A general 
working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data 
communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful 
when using this device.
 
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STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
 
This guide is organized as follows:
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, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly 
describes the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R features. Directions about how to 
obtain additional help and a list of related manuals are also included.
 
 
, explains the network requirements 
to consider before installing the 2H23-50R or the 2H33-37R.
 
 
, provides instructions on how to install the 
2H23-50R and 2H33-37R and connect networks to those devices.
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, describes the function of the LANVIEW 
LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.
 
 
, describes how to access and use Local 
Management to configure and manage the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R.
NOTE
 
Unless it is noted differently, the information in this guide 
applies to both the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R SmartSwitch 
2100 devices. The 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R are also referred 
to as the “device”.