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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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... Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. - The product does not operate correctly when you to water. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you follow service markings. Section 1 - Only a trained service...
... Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. - The product does not operate correctly when you to water. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you follow service markings. Section 1 - Only a trained service...
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... your service provider or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - If you must be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the product's electrical ratings label. If you are equipped with approved equipment. • Allow the product to...
... your service provider or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - If you must be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the product's electrical ratings label. If you are equipped with approved equipment. • Allow the product to...
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.... • When connecting or disconnecting power to the system. If the system has multiple sources of the ampere ratings limit for site modifications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - route cables so that nothing rests on or tripped...
.... • When connecting or disconnecting power to the system. If the system has multiple sources of the ampere ratings limit for site modifications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - route cables so that nothing rests on or tripped...
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... antistatic container or packaging. 3. Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can also take the following steps to discharge static electricity from your body. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic...
... antistatic container or packaging. 3. Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can also take the following steps to discharge static electricity from your body. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic...
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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 power...
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 power...
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... and servers to transmit and receive data at 10 times the speed of desktop computing applications are able to take advantage of time. In addition, the ... a tenfold increase in the same amount of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is the most cost-...fiber connections to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of ...
... and servers to transmit and receive data at 10 times the speed of desktop computing applications are able to take advantage of time. In addition, the ... a tenfold increase in the same amount of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is the most cost-...fiber connections to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of ...
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... and workstation interface card infrastructure, while still greatly enhancing the throughput for 100BASE-TX networks. Today switches are connected with other nodes. As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood 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...
... and workstation interface card infrastructure, while still greatly enhancing the throughput for 100BASE-TX networks. Today switches are connected with other nodes. As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood 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...
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... priority tags and classify them based on these tags. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with a priority bit of 7 will represent a priority of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it a higher priority so that supports 802.1p can...
... priority tags and classify them based on these tags. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with a priority bit of 7 will represent a priority of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it a higher priority so that supports 802.1p can...
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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
... • 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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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Product Overview Hardware 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. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). A description of...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Product Overview Hardware 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. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). A description of...
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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 The Cable Diagnostic function will display the results of the Ethernet cable or a disconnected cable...function and the LEDs will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. It is not illuminated when the port is initialized and run. Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a station ...
... 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 The Cable Diagnostic function will display the results of the Ethernet cable or a disconnected cable...function and the LEDs will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. It is not illuminated when the port is initialized and run. Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a station ...
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... Speed LED blinking green for normal operation. NOTE: There is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 17 seconds from the time power is first applied to reset. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 It takes about 10 seconds. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds...
... Speed LED blinking green for normal operation. NOTE: There is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 17 seconds from the time power is first applied to reset. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 It takes about 10 seconds. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds...
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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. 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 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. 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 Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage.
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... Make sure that there is adequate space for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the device. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Installation Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet ...devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the Network The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. Do not place...
... Make sure that there is adequate space for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the device. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Installation Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet ...devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the Network The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. Do not place...
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... illustration below: Mounting on the screws. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch back on a cement wall 1. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw...
... illustration below: Mounting on the screws. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch back on a cement wall 1. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw...
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... 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 the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of either 10/100... 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. An end node can be connected to any of the ports of the Switch. Section 3 - A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18
... 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 the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of either 10/100... 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. An end node can be connected to any of the ports of the Switch. Section 3 - A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18
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...or about 328 feet. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Section 4 - If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to "share" your ISP and purchase extra IP addresses for each additional computer. 2. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? ...Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to...
...or about 328 feet. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Section 4 - If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to "share" your ISP and purchase extra IP addresses for each additional computer. 2. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? ...Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to...
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ATM is designed to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can self-detect its capabilities for Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 A connection oriented transmission protocol based on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length...64257;cation for speed, duplex, and flow control. When connected to carry a complete range of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to advertise its optimum operating setup. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, ...
ATM is designed to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can self-detect its capabilities for Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 A connection oriented transmission protocol based on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length...64257;cation for speed, duplex, and flow control. When connected to carry a complete range of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to advertise its optimum operating setup. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, ...
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...Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to a given MAC address each time a device is 100Mbps. Also known as designated downlink ports. bridge A device that... normally used as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. broadcast A message sent to a device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Note that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can transmit. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. In...
...Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to a given MAC address each time a device is 100Mbps. Also known as designated downlink ports. bridge A device that... normally used as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. broadcast A message sent to a device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Note that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can transmit. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. In...