Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T User Manual

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INTRODUCTIONPage 1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONWelcome to Cabletron Systems MRXI/LM Local Management forthe Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T HUB User's Manual.This manual serves as a simple reference guide for using MRXI/LM™,providing information to help you configure the MRXI™ and MRXI-2and, if necessary, diagnose problems with your network.NOTE: This manual covers both the MRXI and MRXI-2. The two unitsare functionally identical. The MRXI provides connections for ports 1through 12 via a 50 pin Champ connector, while the MRXI-2 providestwelve RJ-45 connectors. Throughout this manual the term MRXI isused to cover both units unless otherwise specified.1.1 USING THIS MANUALRead through this manual to become familiar with its contents and togain an understanding of the features and capabilities of MRXI/LM. Ageneral working knowledge of Ethernet networks and the IEEE 802.3standard is necessary for interpreting and using MRXI/LM.Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, brieflydescribes features and functions performed by the Hub and MRXI/LM,and concludes with a list of related manuals.Chapter 2, Attaching the Console, describes terminalcharacteristics, connecting console cabling, and configuring themanagement console.Chapter 3, Getting Started, describes the initial steps required toaccess MRXI/LM. It describes each of the screens and the availablecommands.Chapter4, Using the Device/Board/Port Counters Screen,describes the status and statistics information available for the MRXI.Chapter 5, Using Community Names, describes entering and usinga community names table.Chapter 6, MRXI/LM Messages, explains messages that can appearat the top of the MRXI/LM terminal display.