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Purpose, Audience, Conventions – Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK ELH100 User Manual

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PREFACE

Purpose

This guide provides information about the features and applications of the
Cabletron ELH100-12/24TX dual-speed hub as well as instructions for
configuring and monitoring the hub.

Audience

This guide is intended for Ethernet local area network (LAN)
administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel
with the following background:

Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs

Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Message Formats

Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text:

Keyboard Entries

This guide uses the following conventions for keyboard entries:

When you read “enter,” type the text and press the [Enter] key.

Example: Enter the Gateway IP address and press the [Enter] key.

When you read “select,” highlight the menu item and press the [Enter]
key.

A note informs you of special circumstances.

A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage.