Conventions Used in this Manual Chapter 1
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• The managing computer may be connected to the link through an
IDU or a PoE device. In what follows, where ever we refer to an IDU
it includes PoE devices unless stated otherwise. Typically, if we need
to refer to an IDU as such, we will use a model name such as IDU-C.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Notifications
Notifications consist of Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
Typographical conventions
General
Where a term is defined or introduced for the first time, it is shown in Bold-
face. You will have noticed this usage in the Terminology section above.
Software
The RADWIN Manager is a Microsoft Windows application following the user
interface conventions of familiar Microsoft Windows programs.
Note
The purpose of a Note is to
• Draw your attention to something that may not be obvious or coun-
ter-intuitive
• Emphasize a special feature or peculiarity of the WinLink™ 1000
• Offer an external reference for additional information
• Add a caveat that would not qualify as a full Caution or Warning (see
below)
• Provide additional background to what follows
• Offer a recommendation
• Highlight an indication of something to watch out for
• Advise you if an action has “side effects” i.e. it may disturb something
else that would be best left undisturbed
• Remind you of something that should be kept in mind
Caution
A Caution is a notification of risk of damage to equipment or of service
degradation
Warning
A Warning is a notification of risk of danger to persons operating near the
equipment