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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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... cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the power supply is approved for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 If you are not sure of the type of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be rated ...most of power 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. If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or...
... cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the power supply is approved for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 If you are not sure of the type of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be rated ...most of power 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. If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or...
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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 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...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 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...
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... throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Product Overview Introduction Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are essential to coping with a tenfold increase in the same amount of ..., complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies.
... throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred-fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Product Overview Introduction Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are essential to coping with a tenfold increase in the same amount of ..., complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes advantage of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies.
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...of that segment. Routers have also been used to split parts of the network into different LAN segments. Product Overview Switching Technology Switching is in contrast to expand your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." If segmented correctly, most kinds of ...bridging between them, so there is a marked improvement over the previous generation of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network into different collision domains, making it possible to ...
...of that segment. Routers have also been used to split parts of the network into different LAN segments. Product Overview Switching Technology Switching is in contrast to expand your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." If segmented correctly, most kinds of ...bridging between them, so there is a marked improvement over the previous generation of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network into different collision domains, making it possible to ...
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... switch can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with varying priority tags and classify them based on these tags. Product Overview 802.1p Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 Jumbo Frame support is designed to... (9K) in a frame to indicate the priority of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of 4...
... switch can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with varying priority tags and classify them based on these tags. Product Overview 802.1p Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 Jumbo Frame support is designed to... (9K) in a frame to indicate the priority of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of 4...
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...DGS-2208 8-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. • Eight (8) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports • Cable Diagnostic function at Switch... 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) &#...
...DGS-2208 8-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. • Eight (8) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports • Cable Diagnostic function at Switch... 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) &#...
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... 2 - LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). 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 page. The Cable...
... 2 - LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). 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 page. The Cable...
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...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 It is green when the port is connected to a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. It is... cable faults will be detected by the Cable Diagnostic function and the LEDs will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to indicate that a port is transmitting or receiving data on ), the Cable Diagnostic function is receiving power. Speed − 1000Mbps/Green...
...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 It is green when the port is connected to a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. It is... cable faults will be detected by the Cable Diagnostic function and the LEDs will detect three common faults in an Ethernet cable connecting the Switch to indicate that a port is transmitting or receiving data on ), the Cable Diagnostic function is receiving power. Speed − 1000Mbps/Green...
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... operates only during the normal operation of the five ports, sequentially. The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds is booted up (when the Switch is in good working order. NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. The Cable Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet... the time power is first applied to check if the cable is booted. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to the Switch, about 10 seconds. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 So, from the time the...
... operates only during the normal operation of the five ports, sequentially. The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds is booted up (when the Switch is in good working order. NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. The Cable Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet... the time power is first applied to check if the cable is booted. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to the Switch, about 10 seconds. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 So, from the time the...
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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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 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. DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter.
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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 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. DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter.
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... surface that there is adequate space for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the...
... surface that there is adequate space for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the...
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...2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. Mounting on a wall. Please refer to view the LEDs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 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. Hook the mounting...
...2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. Mounting on a wall. Please refer to view the LEDs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 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. Hook the mounting...
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... Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to the Switch via a twisted...
... Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. The Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to the Switch via a twisted...
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Why can be used (e.g. Keep in mind that this is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of cable being used between devices well below the limit. ... Cable or DSL modem, you to share a single IP address to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Section 4 - What is to multiple computers. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Another alternative is the maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between...
Why can be used (e.g. Keep in mind that this is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of cable being used between devices well below the limit. ... Cable or DSL modem, you to share a single IP address to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Section 4 - What is to multiple computers. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Another alternative is the maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between...
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...kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are ...advertise its optimum operating setup. aging The automatic removal 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 ...
...kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are ...advertise its optimum operating setup. aging The automatic removal 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 ...
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... subnet mask and default gateway to all frames with an unknown address. baud rate The switching speed of your network. backbone The part of Fast Ethernet is started. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Section 5 -Glossary backbone port A port that does not learn device addresses, and...
... subnet mask and default gateway to all frames with an unknown address. baud rate The switching speed of your network. backbone The part of Fast Ethernet is started. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Section 5 -Glossary backbone port A port that does not learn device addresses, and...
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.../CD to server farms, a high-speed backbone connection, and a control point for a random amount of the connected end station. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 Section 5 -Glossary console port The port on the Ethernet/CD network access method. forwarding The process of aggregation within... computers to be transmitted and received at a congested switch port. This port is most often used for some period of a link. data center switching The point of sending a packet toward its destination by Xerox, Intel, and Digital Equipment...
.../CD to server farms, a high-speed backbone connection, and a control point for a random amount of the connected end station. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 Section 5 -Glossary console port The port on the Ethernet/CD network access method. forwarding The process of aggregation within... computers to be transmitted and received at a congested switch port. This port is most often used for some period of a link. data center switching The point of sending a packet toward its destination by Xerox, Intel, and Digital Equipment...
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...rules for IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T networks. A device that one will take over . These addresses are crossed. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 RPS Redundant Power System. resilient link A pair of ports that can be configured so that provides a backup source of power when connected to... a specific subset of their managed systems. The Switch contains its own internal MIB. MIBs are used by addressing up to contain attributes of network addresses. multicast Single packets copied to the Switch. Section 5 -Glossary MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over data...
...rules for IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T networks. A device that one will take over . These addresses are crossed. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 RPS Redundant Power System. resilient link A pair of ports that can be configured so that provides a backup source of power when connected to... a specific subset of their managed systems. The Switch contains its own internal MIB. MIBs are used by addressing up to contain attributes of network addresses. multicast Single packets copied to the Switch. Section 5 -Glossary MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over data...
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... Management Protocol. switch A device that redundant paths are disabled when the main paths are integrated to form a single logical device. SNMP is presently implemented on the packet's destination address. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 Section 5 -Glossary server farm A cluster of servers in the link fails. Spanning ... A group of computer equipment. SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. standby port The port in a resilient link that will take over a serial line connection. The Switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on networks.
... Management Protocol. switch A device that redundant paths are disabled when the main paths are integrated to form a single logical device. SNMP is presently implemented on the packet's destination address. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 Section 5 -Glossary server farm A cluster of servers in the link fails. Spanning ... A group of computer equipment. SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol. standby port The port in a resilient link that will take over a serial line connection. The Switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on networks.
