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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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... the product in your system from radiators and heat sources. The product has been dropped or damaged. - Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Do not service any of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to water. - Only a trained service technician should service components inside these...
... the product in your system from radiators and heat sources. The product has been dropped or damaged. - Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Do not service any of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to water. - Only a trained service technician should service components inside these...
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... country. The voltage and current rating 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 use in your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of ...electrical ratings label. Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for any objects into properly grounded electrical outlets. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 These cables are electrically rated to operate with three-prong plugs to cool before removing covers or touching internal components. • ...
... country. The voltage and current rating 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 use in your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of ...electrical ratings label. Safety Instructions • Do not push any AC-powered option intended for any objects into properly grounded electrical outlets. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 These cables are electrically rated to operate with three-prong plugs to cool before removing covers or touching internal components. • ...
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... stabilizers are firmly connected to the power supply. - ensure that nothing rests on or tripped over. Section 1 - Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - Make sure that they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables...
... stabilizers are firmly connected to the power supply. - ensure that nothing rests on or tripped over. Section 1 - Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - Make sure that they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables...
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... your system.To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from its shipping carton, do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Section 1 - When unpacking a static-sensitive component from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to install the component in your body. 2. If...
... your system.To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from its shipping carton, do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Section 1 - When unpacking a static-sensitive component from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to install the component in your body. 2. If...
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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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... software, and trained personnel. Upgrading key components, such as your subnetworks. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Likewise, since data transfers occur 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers...backbone and servers to take advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber...data-intensive applications. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of desktop computing applications are able to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive...
... software, and trained personnel. Upgrading key components, such as your subnetworks. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Likewise, since data transfers occur 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet, servers...backbone and servers to take advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber...data-intensive applications. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of desktop computing applications are able to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive...
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... network capacity available to most network traffic will remain within a single segment, enjoying the full-line speed bandwidth of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Today switches are also ideal for 100BASE-TX networks. Dividing a LAN into different LAN segments. If segmented correctly, most kinds of that segment. When two...
... network capacity available to most network traffic will remain within a single segment, enjoying the full-line speed bandwidth of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Today switches are also ideal for 100BASE-TX networks. Dividing a LAN into different LAN segments. If segmented correctly, most kinds of that segment. When two...
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...file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of the frame. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to its tag number. When a frame tagged with 4 preconfi...switch the switch can give it a higher priority so that supports 802.1p can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. Jumbo Frame support is received by enabling more efficient larger payloads per packet. Product Overview 802.1p Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual...
...file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of the frame. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to its tag number. When a frame tagged with 4 preconfi...switch the switch can give it a higher priority so that supports 802.1p can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. Jumbo Frame support is received by enabling more efficient larger payloads per packet. Product Overview 802.1p Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual...
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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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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The LED indicators of the network. LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. A description of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Section 2 - Product Overview Hardware Overview ... of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). 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 page. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The LED indicators of the network. LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. A description of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Section 2 - Product Overview Hardware Overview ... of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). 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 page. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the...
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...termination (a termination resistance greater than the specified 100 ohms). Product Overview Power Indicator This green indicator illuminates when the Switch is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps/Off This indicator is amber-colored ... 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 Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is receiving power.
...termination (a termination resistance greater than the specified 100 ohms). Product Overview Power Indicator This green indicator illuminates when the Switch is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps/Off This indicator is amber-colored ... 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 Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is receiving power.
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...LED blinking green for the Switch to the Switch, about 17 seconds from the time the Switch is no display of the five ports, sequentially. If a cable fault is detected, it is first powered on). NOTE: There is booted. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The initial port ...scan takes about 2 seconds for each of cable faults detected by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. It takes about 10 seconds. NOTE: The...
...LED blinking green for the Switch to the Switch, about 17 seconds from the time the Switch is no display of the five ports, sequentially. If a cable fault is detected, it is first powered on). NOTE: There is booted. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The initial port ...scan takes about 2 seconds for each of cable faults detected by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. It takes about 10 seconds. NOTE: The...
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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. DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Section 2 - 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
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. DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Section 2 - 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
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... a sturdy, level surface that there is fully secured to the bottom of weight. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Before You Connect to mount the switch. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC power port. • Make sure that can support at the ... cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the device. 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...
... a sturdy, level surface that there is fully secured to the bottom of weight. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Before You Connect to mount the switch. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC power port. • Make sure that can support at the ... cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the device. 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...
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...Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: Mounting on a wood wall 1. Please refer to view the LEDs. Mounting on a cement wall 1. Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch... for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wall. Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on the screws. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the Nylon screw ...
...Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: Mounting on a wood wall 1. Please refer to view the LEDs. Mounting on a cement wall 1. Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch... for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wall. Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on the screws. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the Nylon screw ...
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... cable. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to any of the ports of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of the Switch. A blinking LED on... the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e...
... cable. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to any of the ports of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of the Switch. A blinking LED on... the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e...
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Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? The maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Usually, you will ... distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Switches and hubs do not allow you will want to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to...
Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? The maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Usually, you will ... distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Switches and hubs do not allow you will want to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to...
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When connected 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 ATM is designed to advertise its optimum operating setup. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A ...connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch ...
When connected 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 ATM is designed to advertise its optimum operating setup. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A ...connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch ...
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...A device that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Bandwidth Information capacity, measured in bits per second, that a channel can assign the subnet mask and default gateway...In addition, the protocol can transmit. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that receives all destination devices on the network. baud rate The switching speed of Fast Ethernet is started. broadcast A message sent to a given MAC address each time a device is 100Mbps. The...
...A device that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Bandwidth Information capacity, measured in bits per second, that a channel can assign the subnet mask and default gateway...In addition, the protocol can transmit. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that receives all destination devices on the network. baud rate The switching speed of Fast Ethernet is started. broadcast A message sent to a given MAC address each time a device is 100Mbps. The...