D-Link DGS-108 (DGS-108/E) user manual

Contents

1. INTRODUCTIONp. 8

   Ethernet Technology Switch Description Features Ports Front-Panel Components Ethernet Technology

2. ETHERNET TECHNOLOGYp. 8

   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. SWITCH DESCRIPTIONp. 9

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

6. Featuresp. 9

   The DGS-108 8-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the…

7. FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTSp. 10

   The front panel of the Switch consists of

8. LED Indicatorsp. 10

   , eight (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet ports. Figure 1-1. Front Panel View of the Switch Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the Switch and the…

9. REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONp. 12

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

10. INSTALLATIONp. 13
11. BEFORE YOU CONNECT TO THE NETWORKp. 13

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

12. MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALLp. 14

    The DGS-108 can be mounted on a wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the Switch for this purpose. Make sure that the front panel is exposed…

13. ATTACHING THE RUBBER FEETp. 15

    Use the rubber feet provided. Position and apply the rubber feet to the underside of the DGS-108 Switch. Figure 2- 2. Attaching the Rubber Feet

14. PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATIONp. 15

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

15. POWER ONp. 15

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

16. 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. CAUTION: Do not place any device on top of…

17. CONNECTING THE SWITCHp. 16
18. 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…

19. 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…

20. CONNECTING TO NETWORK BACKBONE OR SERVERp. 17

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

21. 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 802.1p QoS Protocol: CSMA/CD Data Transfer…

22. GLOSSARYp. 20

    1000BASE-LX – A long wavelength for a "long haul" fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 10 kilometers. 1000BASE-SX – A short laser wavelength on multimode…

23. REGISTRATION INFORMATIONp. 25