D-Link 8-Port Desktop Gigabit PoE+ Switch (DGS-1008MP) user manual

Contents

1. Prefacep. 4

   The DGS-1008MP Manual is divided into sections that describe the system installation and operating instructions with examples. Section 1, Introduction - A…

2. Notes, Notices, and Cautionsp. 4

   NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or…

3. Safety Instructionsp. 5

   Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. Throughout this safety section…

4. General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Productsp. 8

   D-Link DGS-1008MP Gigabit Ethernet PoE Unmanaged Switch viii Safety Instructions (continued) General Precautions for Rack- Mountable Products • Observe the…

5. Introductionp. 10

   Switch Description Switch Features Gigabit Ethernet Technology D-Link Green Technology Front-Panel Components LED Indicators Power Input on Rear Panel Switch…

6. Switch Descriptionp. 10

   Switch Features Gigabit Ethernet Technology D-Link Green Technology Front-Panel Components LED Indicators Power Input on Rear Panel Switch Description The…

7. Switch Featuresp. 11

   The DGS-1008MP 8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps PoE Switch does not require any management. It’s designed for easy installation, flexibility and high performance.…

8. Front-Panel Componentsp. 13

   On the front panel of the Switch you will see the following. • LED status indicators • 8 Auto-Negotiating 10/100/1000Mbps PoE ports on the DGS- 1008MP Front…

9. Power Input on Rear Panelp. 14

   The power cable connection is located on the rear panel of the Switch.

10. Installationp. 16

    Package Contents Before You Connect to the Network Installing the Switch Power On Package Contents Open the shipping carton of the Switch and carefully unpack…

11. Before You Connect to the Networkp. 17

    The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. Please follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a…

12. Mounting the Switch on a Rackp. 18

    The DGS-1008MP can easily be mounted on a rack. Two mounting ears are provided for this purpose. Make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to view the…

13. Attaching the Rubber Feetp. 19

    Use rubber feet provided. Position and apply rubber feet to the underside of the DGS-1008MP Switch. Attaching the Rubber Feet

14. Provide for Adequate Ventilationp. 19

    CAUTION: Do not place any device on top of Switch, or place the Switch on top of any device or object that will block the free flow of air through the…

15. Power Onp. 20

    To power on the Switch, Plug-in the female connector of the provided power cord into this socket, and the male side of the cord into a suitable power source.…

16. Connecting the Switchp. 21

    Switch to End Node Switch to Hub or Switch Connecting to a Server NOTE: All Ethernet ports auto-detect MDI/MDIX, port speed (10, 100, 1000Mbps) and duplex of…

17. Cable Qualityp. 21

    For all connections to the Switch, use these rules to determine the • For connections to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices, use Category 5 or 5e UTP/STP cable. •…

18. Connect to an End Nodep. 22

    End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and Ethernet ready routers. Use standard…

19. Connect to Hub or Switchp. 23

    Connect to another switch or hub Observe the guidelines for cable quality stated at the beginning of this section. The Link/Act/Speed LEDs for each port lights…

20. Connect to Network Backbone or Serverp. 24

    Any port may be used to uplink the Switch to a network backbone or network server. When linking to a 1000BASE-T device the port operates in full duplex mode.…

21. Technical Specificationsp. 25

    General Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u compliance IEEE 802.3ab compliance IEEE 802.3x Flow Control supports for Full Duplex IEEE 802.3af/at…

22. Glossaryp. 28

    1000BASE-T –1000BASE-T - Known as IEEE 802.3ab which is a standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper wiring. 100BASE-TX – 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over…