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2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the

2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide

This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate
the 2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 devices and provides information
concerning network requirements, troubleshooting, and the use of Local
Management.

1.1

USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide to completely understand the 2H28-08R
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:

Chapter 1

Introduction

, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly

describes the 2H28-08R features. Directions about how to obtain
additional help and a list of related manuals are also included.

Chapter 2

Network Requirements

, explains the network requirements

that must be met before installing the 2H28-08R.

Chapter 3