Cabletron Systems WPIM-DDS Management Manual

WPIM-DDS

LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE

NOTICE

Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in speciﬁcations and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, ﬁrmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Order Number: 9031710 September 1996

SPECTRUM, LANVIEW, MicroMMAC Manager, EPIM, EPIM-A, EPIM-F1, EPIM-F2, EPIM-F3, EPIM-T, EPIM-X, FOT-F, FOT-F3 HubSTACK, SEH, SEHI, TMS-3,

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

and

, and

WPIM

BRIM

are registered trademarks, and

are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

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FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING:

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the

DOC NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

VCCI NOTICE

This equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.

Consequently , when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers, etc.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

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writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).

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252.227-7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1

1.2 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2

1.3 WPIM-DDS Features...................................................................1-3

1.4 WPIM-DDS Port Assignment.......................................................1-3

1.5 WPIM-DDS Specifications...........................................................1-4

1.6 Getting Help.................................................................................1-5

1.7 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-6

CHAPTER 2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT

2.1 The WAN Physical Configuration Screen....................................2-1

2.1.1 WAN Physical Configuration Screen Fields.................... 2-2

2.1.2 WPIM-DDS Configuration Fields ....................................2-3

2.2 The WAN Interface Configuration Screen...................................2-5

2.2.1 WAN Interface Configuration Screen Fields...................2-5

2.3 WPIM-DDS Configuration............................................................2-7

2.3.1 WPIM-DDS Physical Configuration ................................2-8

2.3.2 WPIM-DDS Interface Configuration................................ 2-9

APPENDIX A WAN TERMS AND ACRONYMS

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems WPIM-DDS Local Management

Guide

and manage the Cabletron Systems WPIM-DDS. This manual also provides a summary of the most widely used WAN terms and acronyms.

The WPIM-DDS resides in and provides connectivity/functionality to Cabletron Systems Wide Area Network (WAN) modules such as the BRIM-W6.

Before using this manual you must perform the following procedures:

• Install the WPIM-DDS in a Wide Area Network module. Refer to the

. This manual explains how to use Local Management to control

appropriate manual (e.g., the and troubleshooting procedures.

BRIM-W6 User’s Guide

) for installation

• Set up and access Local Management. Refer to the appropriate MIM,

standalone hub, or module User’ s Guide for instructions on setting up and accessing local management.

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 WPIM-DDS. You should have a general working knowledge of the following data communications networks and their physical layer components before using the WPIM-DDS.

•WAN

• Ethernet and IEEE 802.3

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