3Com 5012 Installation Guide - Page 5

ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and configure the 3Com® 5000 Router. The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). Before You Start This section contains information about the documents and CD-ROM that accompany your Router 5000. Release Notes The Release Notes provide important information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. You should read the Release Notes before installing the router in your network. If the information in the Release Notes differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the Release Notes. Organization of the Manual The 3Com® Router 5000 Family Installation Guide consists of the following chapters: ■ Overview-Provides a brief overview of the main features of the Router 5000 Family. ■ System Specifications-Provides system descriptions and LED information. ■ Installation Preparation-Provides environmental requirements, ESD information and tool and meter information. ■ Startup and Configuration-Provides instructions an how to set up the configuration environment, and power up and configure the router. Conventions Table 1 and lists conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions. Caution Warning Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Information that alerts you to potential personal injury.