User`s guide

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Preface
This document provides instructions for using RingView for FDDI, a SPECTRUM application that
maps, models and graphically displays the contents of FDDI LANs.
Who Should Read This Guide
This guide is intended for SPECTRUM administrators and technicians
responsible for determining network configuration and overseeing network
operations. By following the instructions and procedures described herein, the
reader will be able to use RingView to create and maintain accurate FDDI
LAN models that will facilitate full exploitation of SPECTRUM’s powerful
management and monitoring capabilities.
This guide assumes that the administrative user is experienced with
SPECTRUM and its administration as described in the SPECTRUM
Administrator’s Reference . Any user should also be familiar with the
SpectroGRAPH™ user interface, and with the user functions explained in the
SPECTRUM Operator’s Reference .
How to Use This Guide
This guide contains both general information and detailed instructions. The
document is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 provides an overview of RingView functionality and features.
• Chapter 2 explains the process RingView uses to map and display the
topology of an FDDI LAN.
• Chapter 3 describes the user interface for RingView and provides samples
of the different varieties of FDDI LAN Topology views available.