2E43-51/2E43-51R User’s Guide1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the 2E43-51/2E43-51R SmartSwitch 2100 User’s Guide.This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operatethe 2E43-51 and the 2E43-51R SmartSwitch 2100 devices and providesinformation concerning network requirements, installation,troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.1.1 USING THIS GUIDERead through this guide to completely understand the 2E43-51 and2E43-51R capabilities and Local Management functions. A generalworking knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type datacommunications networks and their physical layer components is helpfulwhen using this device.1.2 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDEThis guide is organized as follows:Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and brieflydescribes the 2E43-51 features. Directions about how to obtain additionalhelp and a list of related manuals are also included.Chapter 2, Network Requirements, explains the network requirementsto consider before installing the 2E43-51.Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the2E43-51 and connect segments to the device.Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, describes the function of the LANVIEWLEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.NOTEUnless it is noted differently, the information in this guideapplies to both the 2E43-51 and the 2E43-51R SmartSwitch2100 devices. Unless the information pertains only to the2E43-51 or the 2E43-51R, the device is referred to as eitherthe “2E43-51” or the “device”.
