User`s guide

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the FN100 User’s Guide ...................................................................................1-1
Related Manuals............................................................................................................1-2
Software Conventions..................................................................................................1-2
Common FN100 Window Fields .........................................................................1-3
Using the Mouse....................................................................................................1-4
Using Window Buttons.........................................................................................1-5
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................1-6
Using On-line Help................................................................................................1-6
Getting Help from the Global Technical Assistance Center............................1-6
Chapter 2 The FN100 Chassis View
Viewing Chassis Information......................................................................................2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................2-2
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................2-4
The FN100 Port Status Displays..........................................................................2-7
Selecting a Port Status View..........................................................................2-7
Port Status Color Codes.................................................................................2-9
The Chassis Manager Window............................................................................2-9
Viewing Hardware Types...................................................................................2-10
Viewing the Device Type.............................................................................2-10
Viewing the Port Description......................................................................2-10
Managing the Hub.......................................................................................................2-11
Using Device Find Source Address....................................................................2-11
Viewing I/F Summary Information..................................................................2-13
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs...........................................2-14
Viewing Interface Detail..............................................................................2-16
Making Sense of Detail Statistics.........................................................2-18
Viewing CSMACD Statistics..............................................................................2-19
Receive Errors ...............................................................................................2-19
Transmission Errors......................................................................................2-20
Collision Errors.............................................................................................2-21
Enabling and Disabling Ports............................................................................2-21
Chapter 3 FN100 Virtual Switching
Performing Virtual Switching.....................................................................................3-1
Configuring Your Virtual Switch Settings..........................................................3-2
Defining a Default Switch.............................................................................3-3