Ethernet to Token Ring Bridge Connect your Token Ring LAN to an LAN.

Key Features Conforms to the IEEE A PC running Bridge And the Bridge is 802.1d (spanning tree), 802.2 he Ethernet to Token Ring Manager may also be attached compatible with both 4- and TBridge provides a directly to the serial control 16-Mbps token-ring networks. (LLC), 802.5 (token ring), transparent connection to port on the Ethernet to Token You also get two levels of and 802.3 (Ethernet) applications running the same Ring Bridge. password protection. standards. protocol on token-ring and Front-panel LEDs and LCD The Bridge is easily Ethernet LANs. display current bridge and mounted in a standard 19” All bridges are controlled network status. rack. Compatible with SNMP by the Bridge Manager, a Two memory banks allow managers. software program that runs on reliable operating-code a PC on the token-ring LAN. upgrades. You can download Supports TCP/IP, SNA, The Bridge Manager performs code upgrades through the ® control and statistics-gathering token- without NetBIOS, and functions on one or more disrupting bridging IPX™. bridges and can download operations. operating-code upgrades to Supports the Bridge the bridges through the network. Manager Program, IBM® LAN Manager, IBM LAN Network Manager, and NetView®. Typical Application Emulates standard IBM server functions for Connect an Ethernet LAN to a Token Ring LAN, transparent communication with IBM to protocol. LAN Manager, IBM LAN Network Manager, and NetView. 17044 1. The Ethernet to Token Ring Bridge Manager Bridge provides a transparent Program connection between two LANs. Ethernet

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Ethernet to Token Ring Bridge

Technically Speaking ou can set certain options the Bridge Manager. In Yfor the Ethernet to Token startup mode, a bridge will Ring Bridge via software or communicate with each hardware jumpers. network, but frames will not The token-ring LAN speed be bridged. It will accept Additional equipment you may need: can be changed either by configuration changes, using the Bridge Manager commands, and code • Type 1 or Type 3 twisted- • Ethernet transceiver cable Program or by switching a downloads from, and send pair cable • Modem cable jumper on the main circuit reports to, a Bridge Manager. • Media filter (if you are board. The default setting is In bridge mode, the unit will using Type 3 twisted-pair 4 Mbps, software-selected. bridge source-routed frames, cable) The Bridge has two communicate with the Bridge operating modes: startup and Manager, logically filter bridge mode. You can frames, and emulate IBM change the operating mode LAN Management Server by issuing a command from functions. For these and other components... Call our expert Technical Support Staff for all your LAN needs. They‘ll help you find the best equipment for your Specifications Standards—IEEE 802.1d application. (spanning tree), 802.2 Data Rates—4 or 16 Mbps on (LLC), 802.5 (Token the token-ring interface; Ring), 802.3 (Ethernet) 10 Mbps on the Ethernet interface; 300, 600, 1200, Storage Temperature— Ordering Information 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps on -55 to +85°C the control port This information will help you place your order quickly. OperatingTemperature — 0 to 50°C Connectors—Front panel: PRODUCT NAME ORDER CODE (1) female DB9 for connection to the token Operating Humidity— Ethernet to Token Ring Bridge...... LB5000A ring, (1) female DB15 AUI Up to 95% for connection to the noncondensing Ethernet, (1) male DB25 Operating Air Type 1 adapter cable...... EVNTRD9 serial control port; Rear Pressure— Type 3 twisted-pair cable ...... EVMSL10 panel: (1) IEC connector 3048m(10,000 feet ) Media Filter ...... LT158A maximum altitude Indicators—(2) System LEDs: Ethernet Transceiver Cable ...... LCN200 or LCN210 PWR, OK; (3) Ethernet Power—85 to 264 VAC; LEDs: COL, TxD, RxD; (3) Straight-Through DB25 Cable...... ECM25C 35 watts average Token Ring LEDs: H, S, power consumption; DB9 to DB25 Modem Cable ...... BC00301 N; (4) Control Port LEDs: 45 watts maximum DSR, DTR, TxD, RxD Size—8.9H x 48.3W x Diagnostics—Bridge 36D cm (3.5”Hx Manager Software and 19”W x 14”D) LEDs Weight—4.5 kg (10 lb. ) Fuse—1 amp, 250V slo-blo

Protocols Supported—IP, IPX, NetBIOS, SNA

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