Cabletron Systems CSX200 - Manual (Page 11)

CSX200 Installation Guide 1-1
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Introduction
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems CSX200 CyberSWITCH Installation Guide . This guide
provides configuration information, hardware specifications and troubleshooting tips for the
CSX200 CyberSWITCH. This guide also provides background information about 10BASE-T
Ethernet Local Area Networks (LANs) and guidelines for routing and bridging over Wide Area
Networks (WANs).
Related Documentation
Use the Cabletron Systems CSX200 QuickSTART Guide (the CD insert of the QuickSET CD
case) to install your CSX200.
Use the READ ME FIRST! document included with the CSX200 to set up your computer before
you begin configuration of your CSX200.
Use the Cabletron Systems CyberMONITOR User’s Guide and CyberMONITOR Utility and
graphic interface to monitor the Wide Area Network performance.
Consult appropriate WPIM (Wide Area Port Interface Module) user guides for information about
your Wide Area Network Interface type.
How to Use This Guide
The READ ME FIRST! document, the CSX200 QuickSTART Guide, and this installation guide,
provide all the information you need to install the CSX200. Read all of these documents before
installing the CSX200.
This guide consists of the following sections:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , details document conventions and provides Getting Help information.
Chapter 2 , About the CSX200 , describes the hardware components and features, and software
protocols employed by this device.
Chapter 3 , 10BASE-T LAN Requirements , describes the cabling requirements for an Ethernet
Local Area Network (LAN).
Chapter 4 , Installation , shows how to install your CSX200 and connect it to a network.