CyberMONITOR User’s Guide1-11 IntroductionWelcome to the Cabletron Systems CyberMONITOR User’s Guide. This guide providesinformation on how to use this utility, plus software specifications and troubleshooting tips. Thisguide also provides background information about Ethernet Port Interfaces, and Wide Area PortInterfaces, and a discussion of routing and bridging over Wide Area Networks (WANs).Related DocumentationRead the Advanced User Information for the various Cabletron WAN products to gain a betterunderstanding of the underlying technology and functionality. You should also read the CabletronSystems WPIM Local Management Guides to get a better understanding of the functionality ofWide Area Network Port Interfaces.How to Use This GuideThis guide provides all the information necessary to use the CyberMONITOR utility to monitorand record the status conditions and data throughput of various Cabletron Systems LAN (LocalArea Networking) and WAN (Wide Area Networking) devices. We suggest that you read all ofthese chapters before attempting to use the CyberMONITOR Utility.This guide is organized as follows:Chapter 1, Introduction, details document conventions and information on getting help.Chapter 2, CyberMONITOR Overview, describes the CyberMONITOR utility, the devices it isintended to monitor, and the kinds of information that can be collected by the monitor utility.Chapter 3, Using CyberMONITOR, shows how to use this software to collect statistical data.Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, explains the possible error conditions that can occur while using theCyberMONITOR utility, and how to resolve these problems.Appendix A, Glossary, is a comprehensive glossary containing a list of technical terms used inthis document and their definitions.