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♦ Before You Begin...
System requirements for Cabletron Quick Start
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Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, or Windows for Workgroups 3.11
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Ethernet network interface card (NIC)
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Microsoft TCP/IP stack installed and running on your PC
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CD-ROM drive
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Web Browser
Information to collect from your Network Service
Provider
Which link protocol should you use?
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PPP
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RFC 1483 (SNAP Encapsulation)
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RFC 1483MER (MAC Encapsulated Routing)