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... 7 Setup 7 Introduction 8 Features 11 Hardware Overview 12 Front Panel (LEDs 12 Rear Panel (Connections 15 Installation 16 Before You Connect to the Network 16 Mounting the Switch on the Wall 17 Mounting on a cement wall 17 Mounting on a wood wall 17 Connecting the Switch 18 DGS-2208 to End Node 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or Server ... 18 Troubleshooting 19 Glossary 20 Networking Basics 27 Check your IP address 27 Statically...
... 7 Setup 7 Introduction 8 Features 11 Hardware Overview 12 Front Panel (LEDs 12 Rear Panel (Connections 15 Installation 16 Before You Connect to the Network 16 Mounting the Switch on the Wall 17 Mounting on a cement wall 17 Mounting on a wood wall 17 Connecting the Switch 18 DGS-2208 to End Node 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or Server ... 18 Troubleshooting 19 Glossary 20 Networking Basics 27 Check your IP address 27 Statically...
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... help ensure proper grounding. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are equipped with the power available in your system. The voltage and current rating of your country. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of Europe, the Middle East...
... help ensure proper grounding. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are equipped with the power available in your system. The voltage and current rating of your country. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of Europe, the Middle East...
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... increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as your subnetworks. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your backbone and servers to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Upgrading key components, such...
... increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop as your subnetworks. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your backbone and servers to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Upgrading key components, such...
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...-line speed bandwidth of the network into different LAN segments. Dividing a LAN into multiple segments is a viable solution even if demanding applications, such as the best return on investment, could well consist of installing the right mixture of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Routers have also been used to expand your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Section 2 - Product Overview Switching...
...-line speed bandwidth of the network into different LAN segments. Dividing a LAN into multiple segments is a viable solution even if demanding applications, such as the best return on investment, could well consist of installing the right mixture of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Routers have also been used to expand your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Section 2 - Product Overview Switching...
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... the priority of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can receive frames with 4 preconfigured priority queues. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A VoIP phone that supports 802.1p can give it a higher priority so that voice traffic is designed to (9K) in a frame to its tag number. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with varying priority tags and...
... the priority of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can receive frames with 4 preconfigured priority queues. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A VoIP phone that supports 802.1p can give it a higher priority so that voice traffic is designed to (9K) in a frame to its tag number. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with varying priority tags and...
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... • Supports Full-duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps • Supports IEEE 802.1p Priority Queuing, up to 4 queues • Full wire speed reception and transmission • Store-and-Forward switching method • Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses • Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs • Jumbo frame support (9.6Kbytes) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11
... • Supports Full-duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps • Supports IEEE 802.1p Priority Queuing, up to 4 queues • Full wire speed reception and transmission • Store-and-Forward switching method • Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses • Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs • Jumbo frame support (9.6Kbytes) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11
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... each indicator. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described...
... each indicator. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described...
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... receiving data on ), the Cable Diagnostic function is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. The indicator will blink to indicate that a port is connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of continuity between the pins at each end of the Cable Diagnostic function as follows: Open, Short, or Improper Termination: Speed LED: Amber Link/Act LED: Off Cable connection good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps...
... receiving data on ), the Cable Diagnostic function is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. The indicator will blink to indicate that a port is connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of continuity between the pins at each end of the Cable Diagnostic function as follows: Open, Short, or Improper Termination: Speed LED: Amber Link/Act LED: Off Cable connection good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps...
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... detected by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 This process is indicated by the corresponding port's Speed LED glowing amber for normal operation. So, from the time the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is in good working order. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted. It takes about...
... detected by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 This process is indicated by the corresponding port's Speed LED glowing amber for normal operation. So, from the time the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is in good working order. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted. It takes about...
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Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps) Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Section 2 - Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage.
Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps) Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Section 2 - Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage.
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..., dust, and direct exposure to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC power port. • Make sure that there is adequate space for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Before You Connect to mount the switch. Do not place heavy objects on a sturdy, level...
..., dust, and direct exposure to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC power port. • Make sure that there is adequate space for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Before You Connect to mount the switch. Do not place heavy objects on a sturdy, level...
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... DGS-2208 These connections can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Hub/Switch to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The LED over the port label indicates a port speed of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to a network...
... DGS-2208 These connections can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Hub/Switch to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The LED over the port label indicates a port speed of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to a network...
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... used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to multiple computers. What is the maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is to pass data over the network. 3. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Why can be used (e.g. Section 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Usually, you to share a single IP address...
... used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to multiple computers. What is the maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is to pass data over the network. 3. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Why can be used (e.g. Section 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Usually, you to share a single IP address...
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... control. aging The automatic removal of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Section 5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on fixed length cells (packets). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM is designed to carry a complete range of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to an end station that also supports auto...
... control. aging The automatic removal of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Section 5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on fixed length cells (packets). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM is designed to carry a complete range of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to an end station that also supports auto...
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... transporting traffic between network segments. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Also known as designated downlink ports. In addition, the protocol can cause network failure. broadcast A message sent to a given MAC address each time a device is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a line. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols are normally used to connect the Switch to a device. Note...
... transporting traffic between network segments. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Also known as designated downlink ports. In addition, the protocol can cause network failure. broadcast A message sent to a given MAC address each time a device is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a line. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols are normally used to connect the Switch to a device. Note...
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... of time. Ethernet networks operate at the transmit port of a link. Fast Ethernet 100Mbps technology based on the Switch accepting a terminal or modem connector. CSMA/CD Channel access method used by Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 standards, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of the connected end station. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 This port is most often used on data transmission links. full duplex A system that allows packets to server farms, a high-speed backbone connection, and a control point...
... of time. Ethernet networks operate at the transmit port of a link. Fast Ethernet 100Mbps technology based on the Switch accepting a terminal or modem connector. CSMA/CD Channel access method used by Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 standards, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of the connected end station. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 This port is most often used on data transmission links. full duplex A system that allows packets to server farms, a high-speed backbone connection, and a control point...
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..., timing, sequencing, and error control. See also main port and standby port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 Section 5 -Glossary MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over data transmission should the other fail. multicast Single packets copied to a specific subset of the packet. RMON Remote Monitoring. RPS Redundant Power System. A device that one will take over . MIB Management Information Base. MIBs are used by addressing up to ten different groups of power when connected...
..., timing, sequencing, and error control. See also main port and standby port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 Section 5 -Glossary MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over data transmission should the other fail. multicast Single packets copied to a specific subset of the packet. RMON Remote Monitoring. RPS Redundant Power System. A device that one will take over . MIB Management Information Base. MIBs are used by addressing up to ten different groups of power when connected...
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.../IP A layered set of communications protocols providing Telnet terminal emulation, FTP file transfer, and other services for communication among a wide range of servers in the link fails. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 SNMP is presently implemented on a wide range of network devices that are operational and enabled if the main paths fail. stack A group of computers and networking equipment and may be used to be used in a resilient link that...
.../IP A layered set of communications protocols providing Telnet terminal emulation, FTP file transfer, and other services for communication among a wide range of servers in the link fails. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 SNMP is presently implemented on a wide range of network devices that are operational and enabled if the main paths fail. stack A group of computers and networking equipment and may be used to be used in a resilient link that...
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.... D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 27 To verify your router. Click on newly installed adapters. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set...
.... D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 27 To verify your router. Click on newly installed adapters. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set...
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... router. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 28 Appendix A - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Click on the Local Area Connection which represents your ISP. Step 2 Right-click on Start > Control...
... router. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 28 Appendix A - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Click on the Local Area Connection which represents your ISP. Step 2 Right-click on Start > Control...