2M46-04R/2M46-04RDC User’s Guide vii
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1
1.3 2M46-04R Overview.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-3
1.3.3 Auto-Negotiation............................................................. 1-4
1.3.4 SmartTrunk..................................................................... 1-4
1.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Management................................................................... 1-5
1.3.7 Switching ........................................................................ 1-6
1.3.8 Standards Compatibility.................................................. 1-6
1.3.9 Year 2000 Compliance ................................................... 1-6
1.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-6
1.3.11 Optional Features ........................................................... 1-7
1.4 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-8
1.5 Getting Help................................................................................. 1-9
1.6 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-10
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 100BASE-TX Network................................................................. 2-1
2.3 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking the 2M46-04R............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installing Options......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Installing the 2M46-04R............................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-2
3.3.2 2M46-04R and 2M46-04RDC Rackmount Installation.... 3-4
3.4 Connecting Power ....................................................................... 3-8
3.4.1 Connecting Power to the 2M46-04R............................... 3-8
3.4.2 Connecting Power to the 2M46-04RDC ......................... 3-9
3.5 Connecting to the Network ........................................................ 3-11
3.5.1 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX.............. 3-11
3.5.2 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 ............................................. 3-13
3.6 Completing the Installation ........................................................ 3-15
