Smc 2504W, 2502W Installation Manual

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ELITECONNECT WLAN SECURITY SYSTEM

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Full authentication support—supports RADIUS, LDAP, 802.1x,
Kerberos, Windows NT/2000 domain and built-in database.

VPN support allows secure wireless communications to and from
wireless clients.

Rights-based network access increases network security by
providing network administrators full control on users’ access to a
network, based on user identification, location, and time.

Web-based configuration is easy-to-use, convenient and provides
simple configuration management.

Network access and usage policies can be set for trusted users and
guests by user identification, location, and time.

Roaming across different subnets and persistent session roaming
eliminates the need for re-authentication by roaming users.

Installation Manual

SMC2504W
SMC2502W

ELITECONNECT WLAN SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL

From SMC’s EliteConnect line of enterprise wireless LAN solutions

38 Tesla March 2002

Irvine, CA 92618 Part No. 01-111326-006

Phone: [phone]

WLAN Security System

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Copyright © 2002 by SMC Networks, Inc.
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returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.

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WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from
the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external
power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from
date of purchase.

SMC Networks, Inc.

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Compliances

FCC - Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Industry Canada - Class A

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables
aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel
brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des
Communications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Copyrights and Trademarks v
Compliances viii

Table of Contents -ix

Preface -vii

Audience vii
How To Use This Document vii
Organization viii
Document Conventions viii
Package Checklist ix

Introduction 1-1

Overview 1-2
Order of Network Installation 1-2

WLAN Secure Server Only 1-2
Secure Server With Additional Access Managers 1-2

Tools and Information Required 1-3

Tools Required 1-3
Information Required 1-3

WLAN Security System

Hardware Installation 2-1

Hardware Description 2-2

Chassis 2-3
Power Supply 2-3
Fans 2-3
I/O Ports 2-4
Controls and Indicators 2-5

Site Planning Checklist 2-5

Site Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation 2-7

Installing a WLAN Secure Server or WLAN Access Manager 2-7

Unpacking 2-7
Rack Mounting the Chassis 2-8
Connecting Power to the Chassis 2-11

WLAN Secure Server Network Installation 3-1

Getting Started 3-2

Information Required 3-2
WLAN Secure Server Installation Alternatives 3-3

Installation Using DHCP 3-4

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Installation Using the Command Line Interface 3-9

Connecting to a Serial Console 3-9
Issuing Commands from the Serial Console 3-10

Installation Using the Web-Based Interface 3-12
Completing the Installation 3-19

WLAN Access Manager Network Installation 4-1

Getting Started 4-2

Information Required 4-2
Access Manager Installation Alternatives 4-3

Installation Using DHCP 4-4
Installation Using the Command Line Interface 4-7

Connecting to a Serial Console 4-7
Issuing Commands from the Serial Console 4-8

Installation Using the Web Based Interface 4-10
Completing the Installation 4-16

Troubleshooting 5-1

Command Line Interface A-1

Syntax for Command Line Interface A-2
CLI Help Commands A-2
CLI Access Control Commands A-2
Diagnostic Commands A-3
System Status Commands A-5
Diagnostic Log Commands A-5
Active Client Management Commands A-6
System Configuration and Control Commands A-6

Upgrading the System Software A-7
Stopping and Restarting the System A-7
Network Configuration A-8
Access Manager Configuration A-9

Control Server Configuration A-11

Time Configuration A-12

Backup and Restore A-12
SNMP Configuration and Reporting Commands A-13

Configuring a DHCP Server B-1

Preliminary Considerations B-2
ISC DHCP Package, Version 3.X B-2

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Using Microsoft Windows 2000 DHCP Server B-3

Creating a SMC Networks Vendor Class B-3

Setting Predefined Options B-6
Assigning Values to SMC Networks Vendor-Specific Options B-7

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xii Table of Contents

PREFACE
ELITECONNECT WLAN SECURITY SYSTEM

INSTALLATION MANUAL

This preface describes the objective, audience, use, and organization of the
EliteConnect WLAN Security System Installation Manual. It also outlines the
document conventions, safety advisories, compliance information, comments,
ordering process, related documentation, support information, and revision
history.

Audience

The primary audience for this document are system administrators. This document
is intended for authorized personnel who have previous experience working with
network systems or similar equipment. It is assumed that the personnel using this
document have the appropriate background and knowledge to complete the
procedures described in this document.

How To Use This Document

This document contains procedural information describing all installation,
configuration, and management of the SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2504W
WLAN Secure Server and SMC2502W WLAN Access Manager. Each procedure is
written in a task-oriented format consisting of numbered step-by-step instructions,
which enable you to perform a series of actions to accomplish a stated objective.
In most cases, several different procedures are required to complete one overall
task. All procedures should be performed in the order they appear in this
document, unless otherwise instructed. Where applicable, navigation aids may also
refer you to supplemental information such as figures, tables, and other procedures
in this document or another document. Main chapters are followed by
supplemental information such as appendices and an index.

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Organization

This document is organized as follows:

Chapter 1— Introduction

This chapter gives an overview of the installation procedure.

Chapter 2— Hardware Installation

This chapter describes the installation of the SMC Networks WLAN Secure Server,
and WLAN Access Manager.

Chapter 3— WLAN Secure Server Network Installation

This chapter describes the network installation of a WLAN Secure Server after it
has been physically installed.

Chapter 4— WLAN Access Manager Network Installation

This chapter describes the network installation of a WLAN Access Manager after
it has been physically installed.

Chapter 5—Troubleshooting

This chapter presents troubleshooting procedures for the EliteConnect WLAN
Secure Server and WLAN Access Manager.

Appendix A— Command Line Interface

This appendix provides a description of the command line interface.

Appendix B— Configuring a DHCP Server

This appendix provides a description of the procedures to configure two different
types of DHCP servers—ISC DHCP Package Version 3.X and Microsoft Windows
2000 Server—to include the SMC-specific options of assigning an IP address and
shared secret to a WLAN Access Manager.

Document Conventions

Convention Definition

Boldface Palatino Screen menus that you click to select are in boldface Palatino.

Italic Palatino

Menus that you select are in italic Palatino.

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WLAN Security System

Package Checklist

The EliteConnect WLAN Security System package includes:

One SMC2504W EliteConnect WLAN Secure Server or

One SMC2502W EliteConnect WLAN Access Manager

One box of documentation containing:

 Printed Quick Installation Guide
 Printed Release Notes
 Documentation CD containing this Installation Manual and the User

Manual.

 Software License

One accessories box containing:

 US Power Cord
 UK Power Cord
 European Power Cord
 Four each 12-24 zinc mounting screws
 Four each 10-32 black mounting screws
 One set of front-mounting brackets
 One set of mid-mounting brackets
 One 6-ft. CAT5E shielded cross-over cable
 One 6-ft. CAT5E shielded straight-through cable

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www.smc.com.

Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them
again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

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x Preface

INTRODUCTION

This chapter gives a brief description of the installation procedures for the SMC
Networks EliteConnect WLAN Security System. It consists of the following
sections

1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.2 Order of Network Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.3 Tools and Information Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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1-1

1.1 Overview

There are two products that make up the SMC Networks EliteConnect WLAN
Security System:

WLAN Secure Server
WLAN Access Manager

The physical or hardware installation for any of these products is essentially the
same, and is described fully in Chapter 2, Hardware Installation. The hardware
installation is always performed first.

The Network Installation is different for each product and the order of installation
depends on the specific equipment to be installed.

1.2 Order of Network Installation

The order of installation depends on the complement of equipment you wish to
install. There are two basic configurations, and for each, there is an order of
network installation as follows:

WLAN Secure Server only, with no WLAN Access Managers
WLAN Secure Server with one or more additional WLAN Access Managers

1.2.1 WLAN Secure Server Only

If you are installing a WLAN Secure Server only, perform installation in the
following order:

Step 1. Install the hardware, following the steps in Chapter 2, Hardware

Installation.

Step 2. Perform the WLAN Secure Server network installation, following the

steps in Chapter 3, WLAN Secure Server Installation.

Note:

If you wish to add additional WLAN Access Managers at a later time, perform the steps
in Chapter 4, WLAN Access Manager Network Installation for each Access Manager you
wish to add.

1.2.2 Secure Server With Additional Access Managers

If you are installing a WLAN Secure Server with one or more WLAN Access
Managers, perform installation in the following order:

Step 1. Install the hardware, following the steps in Chapter 2, Hardware

Installation. You can perform hardware installation of the Secure Server
and Access Managers in any order.

1-2 Introduction

Step 2. Perform the Secure Server network installation, following the steps in

Chapter 3, WLAN Secure Server Network Installation. You m us t p er fo rm
Network Installation on the Secure Server first.

Step 3. For each WLAN Access Manager you wish to install, follow the steps in

Chapter 4, WLAN Access Manager Network Installation. You must complete
the entire procedure for each Access Manager before starting the next one.

1.3 Tools and Information Required

Certain tools and information are required to perform installation.

1.3.1 Tools Required

The following tools and equipment are required to install the chassis in a rack:

Rack-mount kit (supplied)
Tape measure and level
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver

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1.3.2 Information Required

Note:

Note:

The information you gather here is required during configuration and is a reminder to
find it while installing your SMC EliteConnect product—before beginning the network
installation.

To perform network installation on an Access Manager, or Secure Server, the
following information is required:

IP address
Subnet mask (netmask)
Gateway (router) IP address
Primary and Secondary DNS IP addresses
Hostname (optional)

A hostname is only necessary for Secure Servers that will have a real Secure Socket
Layer (SSL) certificate installed. If you install a signed SSL certificate, then you must
enter a hostname, and the hostname must match that on the SSL certificate.

For a WLAN Access Manager, two additional parameters are required:

The IP address of the WLAN Secure Server associated with the WLAN Access

Manager.

The shared secret that the WLAN Access Manager uses to prove to the WLAN

Secure Server that it is a trusted WLAN Access Manager.

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Note:

Each WLAN Access Manager needs to know the IP address of its WLAN Secure Server
and the shared secret that it uses to prove to the WLAN Secure Server that it is in fact a
trusted WLAN Access Manager. A WLAN Secure Server that controls one or more
WLAN Access Managers requires entry of that same shared secret.

Table 1-1 summarizes the information required

Table 1-1 Information Required

EliteConnect
Product(s)

All

Access
Managers
Only

Parameter Form Example

IP address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 123.234.124.1
Subnet Mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 255.255.255.0
Gateway (router)

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 123.0.0.1

IP address
Primary and

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 28.23.45.19 and
Secondary DNS
IP addresses

Hostname (fully-

Alphanumeric pythagoras.company.com
qualified)

Secure Server IP

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 123.234.124.1
address

Shared Secret Alphanumeric Eureka

28.23.45.20

1-4 Introduction

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

This chapter describes the hardware installation of the EliteConnect WLAN Secure
Server and WLAN Access Manager. You must be sure that the site requirements
are met and carefully follow the procedures described to physically install the
equipment.

This chapter consists of the following sections:

2.1 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2 Site Planning Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.3 Installing a WLAN Secure Server or WLAN Access Manager . . 2-7

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2-1

2.1 Hardware Description

This section describes the hardware features of the WLAN Secure Server and
WLAN Access Manager (Figure 2-1). These products are designed for high­performance, high-density wiring-closet applications.

1

2

3

4

Figure 2-1. Isometric View—WLAN Secure Server and WLAN Access Manager

Note that both products are quite similar in appearance. Both the WLAN Secure
Server and WLAN Access Manager have five RJ45 connectors. The hardware for
both products is very similar, and consists of a chassis, power supply, fans, I/O
ports, indicators, and switches. A front panel view of the WLAN Secure Server or
WLAN Access Manager is shown in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2. Front Panel View—WLAN Secure Server or WLAN Access Manager

2-2 Hardware Installation

A detail of the network interface is shown in Figure 2-3.

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LED1 LED2

Two LEDs, called LED1 and LED2 provide information on the power and data
connection state as shown in the above table.

2.1.1 Chassis

The chassis is a 1 rack-unit (RU) enclosure, having dimensions 17.00” (43.2 cm)
wide, 20.00” (50.1 cm) deep, and 1.75” (4.5 cm) high. It weighs 16 lbs (7.2 kg). It
can be mounted at the front or in the middle with removable brackets provided.

2.1.2 Power Supply

A single, non-redundant, auto voltage sensing power supply is provided. Input is
100-240 volts, 2.5A, 50/60 Hz, with a measured 50 watts output.

LED State

On Power Good connection
Off No power Bad connection

Blinking Data transfer

Figure 2-3. Network Interface

LED1

LED2

2.1.3 Fans

Note:

The system fan assemblies provide cooling air for the internal chassis components.
The fans exhaust warm air from one end and draw in cool air at the other end.

For environmental specifications, see Section 2.2.1, "Site Power Requirements

and Heat Dissipation."

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Figure 2-4 shows the direction of airflow through either the WLAN Secure Server,

or the WLAN Access Manager.

1

3

1

4

3

4

The WLAN Secure Server and WLAN Access Manager systems monitor their
internal fan speeds, internal chassis temperature, and power supply voltages. The
status of these values are reported by system software.

2.1.4 I/O Ports

Table 2-1 summarizes the I/O ports on the WLAN Secure Server and WLAN

Access Manager.

Table 2-1 I/O Ports

Port Function Description

Network Uplink RJ45, 10Base-

Management
Console

Access Manager
Port

Figure 2-4. Airflow Direction

Number of Ports

WLAN
Secure
Server

1 1

T/100Base-TX
DB9, Serial Port 1 1

RJ45, 10Base-

4 4

T/100Base-TX

WLAN
Access
Manager

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2.1.5 Controls and Indicators

Figure 2-5 shows the rear of the chassis with the controls and indicators called-out.

WLAN Security System

Reset

Figure 2-5. Controls and Indicators on Rear Chassis

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-

ON LED

ON

HD1

HD2

HD1 LED Power

Indicators

There are three LED indicators on the back of the chassis—Power, HD1, and HD2.
Power is lit when the power supply is plugged in to a live outlet, and the power
is turned on by the On/Off switch. HD1 is lit when the internal hard disk drive is
in use. HD2 is not used.

Controls

There are two controls, an On/Off and a Reset switch. The On/Off switch is a
momentary switch and is used to turn on the system. The On/Off switch should
not be used to power off the system. Turning off the system should be performed
by software.

2.2 Site Planning Checklist

Before installing a WLAN Secure Server or WLAN Access Manager, you should
evaluate the items in the following site planning checklist:

Space Evaluation

Space and layout
Floor covering
Impact and vibration
Lighting
Maintenance access

Environmental Evaluation

Ambient temperature
Humidity
Altitude

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Atmospheric contamination
Air flow

Power Evaluation

Input power type
Proximity of receptacle to equipment
Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant power supplies
UPS for power failures

Grounding Evaluation

Circuit breaker size

Cable and Interface Equipment Evaluation

Cable type
Connector type
Cable distance limitations
Interface equipment (transceivers)

EMI Evaluation

Distance limitations for signaling
Site wiring
RFI levels

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2.2.1 Site Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation

Table 2-2 shows the site power requirements and heat dissipation for the WLAN

Secure Server and WLAN Access Manager.

Table 2-2 Site Power Requirements, Temperature and Heat Dissipation Parameters

Parameter Value

Power Supply Output (Watts) 50
AC Input Power (Watts) 80
Heat Dissipation (BTU/Hr.) 170
AC Input Current at 120 VAC (Amps) 5
AC Input Current at 240 VAC (Amps) 2.5
Operating Temperature Range,

Storage Temperature Range,
Humidity Range, non-condensing, percent 5 to 90
Maximum Ambient for System,

°

C

°

C -25 to +70

°

C 50

+5 to +55

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2.3 Installing a WLAN Secure Server or WLAN Access Manager

Note:

2.3.1 Unpacking

In this section, the hardware installation instructions for the WLAN Secure Server and
WLAN Access Manager are the same. Either of these is referred to as the “chassis.”

Unpack the contents carefully. Save the shipping containers and all packing
materials. To save storage space, you may want to flatten the containers. Check
that the following is included:

Chassis
Box of Documentation
Accessories Box

Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them
again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

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2.3.2 Rack Mounting the Chassis

A rack-mount kit is included for mounting the chassis in a standard 19-inch (48.3
am) equipment rack with two unobstructed outer posts. This kit is not suitable for
racks with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to the
device. The air space in front and rear of system should be 6.00 in. minimum.

Caution: Ground the chassis properly with the supplied power cord.

Caution: Be sure to position the power cord so that you can easily

disconnect the chassis.

Caution: Do not install the chassis in an environment where the
operating temperature might exceed 55

°

C (123 °F).

Caution: Do not restrict air flow around the side and rear of the
chassis.

Required Installation Tools

The following tools and equipment are required to install the chassis in a rack:

Rack-mount kit
Tape measure and level
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver

Mounting Procedure

To install a chassis in a rack, follow these steps:

Step 1. Prepare for installation as follows:

a. Place the chassis on the floor or on a sturdy table, as close as possible

to the rack. Leave enough clearance to allow yourself to move around
the chassis.

b. Use the tape measure to measure the depth of the rack. Measure from

the outside of the front mounting posts to the outside of the rear
mounting strip. The depth must be at least 20.00 inches (50.8 cm).

c. Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right

front mounting posts to ensure that it is 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) wide.

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The chassis is 17.00 inches (43.2 cm) wide and must fit between the
mounting posts.

d. Open the rack-mount kit and refer to the component checklist to

verify that all parts are included. Table 2-3 shows the parts and
quantities included.

Table 2-3 Parts List for Rack Mount Kit

Quantity

Item

Front-mount L-brackets 2
Mid-mount L-bracket 2
12-24 x 5/8 inch Phillips

pan-head bolts, zinc
10-32 x 5/8 Phillips washer-

head bolts, black
10-32 x 3/8 inch Phillips

pan-head bolts, zinc

Included

4

4

8

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Note:

Note:

Step 2.

The 10-32 x 3/8 inch Phillips pan-head mounting bolts are attached to the chassis (not
included in the package containing the brackets). They should be removed and re­attached when mounting the appropriate bracket.

Some equipment racks have a power strip along the length of one of the rear posts. If the
rack has this feature, consider the position of the strip when planning fastener points.
Before installing the L brackets on the chassis, determine whether to install the chassis
from the front or the rear of the rack.

Choose either a mid-mount or a front-mount location and the appropriate
L-brackets. Attach the left and right L-brackets using two 10-32 x 3/8
Phillips pan-head screws for each L-bracket (Figure 2-6).

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Figure 2-6. Attaching the L Brackets

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The L-brackets connect the chassis to the rack. You can mount the front L brackets to the
front of the system or you can mount the mid-mount L-brackets to the mid-mounting
holes. If you use the mid-mount L-brackets, you may mount the chassis facing in or out.

Install the chassis in the rack as follows:

a. Position the chassis in the rack. If the chassis front panel is to be in the

front of the rack, insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting
posts. If the rear of the chassis is to be in the front of the rack, insert
the front of the chassis between the mounting posts.

b. Align the mounting holes in the L-bracket with the mounting holes in

the equipment rack.

c. Secure the chassis using either four 10-32 x 5/8 screws or four 12-24 x

5/8 screws (two per side) through the elongated holes in the L-bracket
and into the threaded holes in the mounting post (Figure 2-7).

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