D-Link DGS-105 (DGS-105/E) user manual

Contents

1. INTRODUCTIONp. 8
2. ETHERNET TECHNOLOGYp. 8

   D-Link’s Green Technology Switch Description Features Ports Front-Panel Components Ethernet Technology

3. Fast Ethernet Technologyp. 8

   The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. A number of…

4. Gigabit Ethernet Technologyp. 8

   Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure, format, and support for CSMA/CD protocol, full duplex, flow…

5. D-LINK’S GREEN TECHNOLOGYp. 8

   Switch Description Features Ports Front-Panel Components Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing…

6. SWITCHING TECHNOLOGYp. 10

   Another key development pushing the limits of Ethernet technology is in the field of switching technology. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address…

7. SWITCH DESCRIPTIONp. 10

   The DGS-105/108 Switch is equipped with five ports providing dedicated 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps bandwidth. These ports can be used for connecting PCs, printers…

8. FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTSp. 11

   The top case of the Switch consists of LED indicators, 5/8 (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet ports. Figure 1-1. Front Panel View of the Switch Comprehensive LED…

9. LED Indicatorsp. 12

   The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Link/Act and Speed. The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of each…

10. REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONp. 13

    DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input…

11. INSTALLATIONp. 14
12. BEFORE YOU CONNECT TO THE NETWORKp. 14

    Installing the Switch Power On Package Contents Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the…

13. POWER ONp. 15

    Plug one end of the AC to DC power adapter into the power connector of the Switch and the other end into the local power source outlet. After the Switch is…

14. Power Failurep. 15

    As a precaution, in the event of a power failure, unplug the Switch. When power is resumed, plug the Switch back in.

15. CONNECTING THE SWITCHp. 16
16. SWITCH TO END NODEp. 16

    Switch To Hub or Switch Connecting To a Server Switch To End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet…

17. SWITCH TO HUB OR SWITCHp. 16

    Connecting To a Server Switch To End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card…

18. CONNECTING TO NETWORK BACKBONE OR SERVERp. 17

    Any of the five/eight Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for uplinking to a network backbone or network server. Figure 3-3. Connection to a Server

19. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSp. 18

    General Standards: IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE)…

20. GLOSSARYp. 20

    1000BASE-SX – A short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 meters. 1000BASE-LX – A long wavelength for a "long haul"…