Cabletron Systems BRIM-E100 Manual De Usuario

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BRIM-E100 User’s Guide
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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.
 
 
BRIM-E100 features, lists specifications, and concludes with a list of 
related manuals.
 
 
, provides cable specifications and 
maximum cable lengths for the various media types.
 
 
, 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.
 
 
, explains how to connect the 
BRIM-E100 to the network using the various media types.
 
 
, describes how to use Local Management 
screens to set up the BRIM-E100.
 
 
, describes how to use the BRIM-E100 
LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.
 
 
, provides 
specifications, cabling information and switch settings for Fast Ethernet 
Interface Modules used in the BRIM-E100.
 
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