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... 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 Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual...
... 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 Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual...
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... technician should service components inside these compartments. Also, do not block cooling vents. • Do not spill food or liquids on your trained service provider: - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 The product does not operate correctly when you to water. - Section 1 - Safety Cautions To reduce the risk of the following conditions occur, unplug the...
... technician should service components inside these compartments. Also, do not block cooling vents. • Do not spill food or liquids on your trained service provider: - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 The product does not operate correctly when you to water. - Section 1 - Safety Cautions To reduce the risk of the following conditions occur, unplug the...
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... source required, consult your service provider or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the product. • To help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from...and Taiwan. - 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan. - 230 V/50 Hz in your system. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are electrically rated...
... source required, consult your service provider or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the product. • To help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from...and Taiwan. - 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan. - 230 V/50 Hz in your system. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are electrically rated...
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... power supply before removing the power supply. - Unplug the power cable before connecting the power cable to the system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Always follow your system, observe the following guidelines: - If the system has multiple sources of all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected...
... power supply before removing the power supply. - Unplug the power cable before connecting the power cable to the system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Always follow your system, observe the following guidelines: - If the system has multiple sources of all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected...
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... also take the following steps to discharge static electricity from your system. When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in a static-safe area. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can do not remove the component from electrostatic discharge (ESD): 1. You can harm delicate components inside your...
... also take the following steps to discharge static electricity from your system. When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in a static-safe area. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can do not remove the component from electrostatic discharge (ESD): 1. You can harm delicate components inside your...
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Section 2 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Switch • Manual and Warranty on CD • Four (4) Rubber Feet • Wall Mount Kit • Power Adapter Setup The setup of the DGS-2208 can be performed using the following steps: • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. • Visually inspect the DC...
Section 2 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Switch • Manual and Warranty on CD • Four (4) Rubber Feet • Wall Mount Kit • Power Adapter Setup The setup of the DGS-2208 can be performed using the following steps: • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. • Visually inspect the DC...
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...as well as computers and their busses get faster and more traffic. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to perform 10 times the... and receive data at 10 times the speed of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. It is the most cost-effective method to take advantage ...networks. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with a tenfold increase in the same amount of desktop computing applications are able to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive...
...as well as computers and their busses get faster and more traffic. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to perform 10 times the... and receive data at 10 times the speed of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. It is the most cost-effective method to take advantage ...networks. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with a tenfold increase in the same amount of desktop computing applications are able to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive...
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...connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by higher latencies. This is in contrast to expand your Ethernet network beyond the...required, make routers relatively impractical. A switch can preserve much or all connections. Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to split parts of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Routers have also been used to...
...connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by higher latencies. This is in contrast to expand your Ethernet network beyond the...required, make routers relatively impractical. A switch can preserve much or all connections. Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are an ideal solution to split parts of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Routers have also been used to...
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...reduce the CPU utilization of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it enters the switch the switch can assign a priority to (9K) in a frame to its VoIP traffic and when it places the frame into...The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to its tag number. Jumbo Frame support is received by enabling more efficient larger payloads per packet. A tag will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with 4 preconfigured priority queues. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 The DGS-2208 supports ...
...reduce the CPU utilization of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it enters the switch the switch can assign a priority to (9K) in a frame to its VoIP traffic and when it places the frame into...The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to its tag number. Jumbo Frame support is received by enabling more efficient larger payloads per packet. A tag will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with 4 preconfigured priority queues. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 The DGS-2208 supports ...
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...; 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 Section 2 -
...; 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 Section 2 -
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...LED Indicators). A description of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of each indicator. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of the ...Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the next ...
...LED Indicators). A description of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of each indicator. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of the ...Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the next ...
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... 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 It is not illuminated when the port is receiving power. Any of the Ethernet cable...connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. The Cable Diagnostic function will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack...
... 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 It is not illuminated when the port is receiving power. Any of the Ethernet cable...connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. The Cable Diagnostic function will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack...
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... up or power-cycled. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. If the port is connected to... the Link LED to the Switch, about 17 seconds is first powered on). It takes about 10 seconds. The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 17 seconds from the time power is first applied to check if the cable is in good working order. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 ...
... up or power-cycled. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. If the port is connected to... the Link LED to the Switch, about 17 seconds is first powered on). It takes about 10 seconds. The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 17 seconds from the time power is first applied to check if the cable is in good working order. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 ...
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Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 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. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Section 2 -
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... for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the...
... for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the...
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...Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: Mounting on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. Please refer to view the LEDs. Hook the mounting ...holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. Mounting on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood ...
...Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: Mounting on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. Please refer to view the LEDs. Hook the mounting ...holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. Mounting on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood ...
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... packet activity on that port. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to End Node...1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to a network backbone or network server. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18...
... packet activity on that port. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to End Node...1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to a network backbone or network server. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18...
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... or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Usually, you to share a single IP address to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair...
... or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Usually, you to share a single IP address to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair...
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... (packets). ATM is designed to advertise its optimum operating setup. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers...
... (packets). ATM is designed to advertise its optimum operating setup. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers...
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... all frames with an unknown address. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 backbone The part of Fast Ethernet is started. Also known as line speed. broadcast A message sent to a given...
... all frames with an unknown address. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 backbone The part of Fast Ethernet is started. Also known as line speed. broadcast A message sent to a given...