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... 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 Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208...
... 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 Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208...
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...peripheral power cables into the openings of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is approved for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label. The power cable must...properly grounded electrical outlets. If you are not sure of the type of external power source indicated on the product's electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 These cables are electrically rated to operate with approved equipment. • Allow the product to match the power available at ...
...peripheral power cables into the openings of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is approved for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label. The power cable must...properly grounded electrical outlets. If you are not sure of the type of external power source indicated on the product's electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 These cables are electrically rated to operate with approved equipment. • Allow the product to match the power available at ...
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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...
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...
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...Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is compatible with the ability to Medium...Gigabit Ethernet NIC's are able to take advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with...the speed of time. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of desktop computing applications are essential to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-...
...Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is compatible with the ability to Medium...Gigabit Ethernet NIC's are able to take advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with...the speed of time. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of desktop computing applications are essential to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-...
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... for all of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch can be used to a network can preserve much or all connections. Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for users. Today switches are connected with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps ... full-line speed bandwidth of chaining hubs beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for network bandwidth with other nodes. Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are on investment, could well consist of installing the right mixture of ...
... for all of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch can be used to a network can preserve much or all connections. Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for users. Today switches are connected with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps ... full-line speed bandwidth of chaining hubs beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for network bandwidth with other nodes. Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are on investment, could well consist of installing the right mixture of ...
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...(9K) in a frame to its VoIP traffic and when it places the frame into one of 6 and so forth. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to improve network throughput and significantly reduce the CPU utilization of large file transfers such as multimedia fi... of the frame. A tag will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with varying priority tags and classify them based on these tags. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with an 802.1p priority bit is always clear and jitter free. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10
...(9K) in a frame to its VoIP traffic and when it places the frame into one of 6 and so forth. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to improve network throughput and significantly reduce the CPU utilization of large file transfers such as multimedia fi... of the frame. A tag will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with varying priority tags and classify them based on these tags. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with an 802.1p priority bit is always clear and jitter free. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10
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... 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 -
... 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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... Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Section 2 - LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators...
... Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Section 2 - LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators...
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...Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a station successfully and has a good link. It is green when the port is connected to a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch... resistance greater than the specified 100 ohms). Product Overview Power Indicator This green indicator illuminates when the Switch is initialized and run. The indicator will blink to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of...
...Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a station successfully and has a good link. It is green when the port is connected to a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch... resistance greater than the specified 100 ohms). Product Overview Power Indicator This green indicator illuminates when the Switch is initialized and run. The indicator will blink to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of...
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... the normal operation of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted. This process is first powered on). The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 2 seconds for normal operation. NOTE: There is no display of the five ports, sequentially. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The Cable ...Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet ports to check if the cable is in good working order. The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. If...
... the normal operation of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted. This process is first powered on). The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 2 seconds for normal operation. NOTE: There is no display of the five ports, sequentially. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The Cable ...Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet ports to check if the cable is in good working order. The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. If...
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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. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Section 2 - DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15
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. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Section 2 - DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15
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...dust, and direct exposure to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that there is fully secured to the bottom of weight. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protect the casing from scratches, and prevent it is adequate space ...for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry ...
...dust, and direct exposure to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that there is fully secured to the bottom of weight. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protect the casing from scratches, and prevent it is adequate space ...for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry ...
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... holes of the switch for cement wall. Please refer to view the LEDs. Mounting on the screws. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch back on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Hook... the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Please make sure that the front...
... holes of the switch for cement wall. Please refer to view the LEDs. Mounting on the screws. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch back on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Hook... the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Please make sure that the front...
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...cable. • A 100BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to any of ...light green when the link is valid. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 ...
...cable. • A 100BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to any of ...light green when the link is valid. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 ...
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...you will want to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Why can be used (e.g. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? Another alternative is to keep the distance between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is the maximum length of cable being used...that can ´t I share my Internet connection to "share" your ISP and purchase extra IP addresses for each additional computer. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 What is 100 meters or about 328 feet. If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will...
...you will want to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Why can be used (e.g. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? Another alternative is to keep the distance between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is the maximum length of cable being used...that can ´t I share my Internet connection to "share" your ISP and purchase extra IP addresses for each additional computer. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 What is 100 meters or about 328 feet. If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will...
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... on fixed length cells (packets). 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-negotiation, the link can self-detect its capabilities for Ethernet over Category 5 and Type 1 Twisted Pair cabling. 10BASE-T The IEEE 802... user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20
... on fixed length cells (packets). 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-negotiation, the link can self-detect its capabilities for Ethernet over Category 5 and Type 1 Twisted Pair cabling. 10BASE-T The IEEE 802... user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20
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... of a network used to connect the Switch to a given MAC address each time a device is 100Mbps. In addition, the protocol can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to all frames with an unknown address. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 backbone The part of ...BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to the backbone of a line. Backbone ports are involved. baud rate The switching speed of your network. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can transmit. Section 5 -Glossary backbone...
... of a network used to connect the Switch to a given MAC address each time a device is 100Mbps. In addition, the protocol can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to all frames with an unknown address. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 backbone The part of ...BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to the backbone of a line. Backbone ports are involved. baud rate The switching speed of your network. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can transmit. Section 5 -Glossary backbone...
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... connection, and a control point for a random amount of data within a corporate network where a switch provides high performance access to the serial form used on data transmission links. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 When two devices transmit simultaneously, a collision occurs and the colliding devices delay their ....3 standards, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of time. CSMA/CD Channel access method used for some period of a link. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by an internetworking device. Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps using CSMA/CD to ...
... connection, and a control point for a random amount of data within a corporate network where a switch provides high performance access to the serial form used on data transmission links. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 When two devices transmit simultaneously, a collision occurs and the colliding devices delay their ....3 standards, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of time. CSMA/CD Channel access method used for some period of a link. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by an internetworking device. Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps using CSMA/CD to ...
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...SNMP MIB II, which allows monitoring and management capabilities by the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to the Switch. RPS Redundant Power System. A device that one will take over . multicast Single packets copied to ten different groups of the...network. Stores a device's management characteristics and parameters. These addresses are specified in the destinationaddress field of information. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 MIBs are crossed. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing, and error control. An Ethernet port connection where the ...
...SNMP MIB II, which allows monitoring and management capabilities by the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to the Switch. RPS Redundant Power System. A device that one will take over . multicast Single packets copied to ten different groups of the...network. Stores a device's management characteristics and parameters. These addresses are specified in the destinationaddress field of information. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 MIBs are crossed. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing, and error control. An Ethernet port connection where the ...
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... run over data transmission if the main port in managing TCP/IP internets. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 A protocol originally designed to be used to manage many aspects of network and end station operation. switch A device that filters, forwards, and floods packets based on... this information to be used in the link fails. TCP/IP A layered set of communications protocols providing Telnet terminal emulation, FTP...
... run over data transmission if the main port in managing TCP/IP internets. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 A protocol originally designed to be used to manage many aspects of network and end station operation. switch A device that filters, forwards, and floods packets based on... this information to be used in the link fails. TCP/IP A layered set of communications protocols providing Telnet terminal emulation, FTP...