2M46-04R/2M46-04RDC User’s GuideviiCONTENTSCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-11.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-11.3 2M46-04R Overview.................................................................... 1-21.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-31.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-31.3.3 Auto-Negotiation ............................................................. 1-41.3.4 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-41.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-51.3.6 Management ................................................................... 1-51.3.7 Switching ........................................................................ 1-61.3.8 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-61.3.9 Year 2000 Compliance ................................................... 1-61.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-61.3.11 Optional Features ........................................................... 1-71.4 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-81.5 Getting Help................................................................................. 1-91.6 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-10CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-12.2 100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-12.3 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION3.1 Unpacking the 2M46-04R............................................................ 3-13.2 Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-23.3 Installing the 2M46-04R............................................................... 3-23.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-23.3.2 2M46-04R and 2M46-04RDC Rackmount Installation.... 3-43.4 Connecting Power ....................................................................... 3-83.4.1 Connecting Power to the 2M46-04R............................... 3-83.4.2 Connecting Power to the 2M46-04RDC ......................... 3-93.5 Connecting to the Network ........................................................ 3-113.5.1 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX.............. 3-113.5.2 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to theFE-100FX and FE-100F3 ............................................. 3-133.6 Completing the Installation ........................................................ 3-15