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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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... product except as explained in a wet environment. Section 1 - Do not service any of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to an electrical shock. 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. The product has...
... product except as explained in a wet environment. Section 1 - Do not service any of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to an electrical shock. 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. The product has...
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... you are not sure of the type of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the product. • To help ensure proper grounding. These cables are electrically rated to match the power available at your... for your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are equipped with a power cable for any objects into properly grounded electrical outlets. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 The power cable must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of your system...
... you are not sure of the type of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the product. • To help ensure proper grounding. These cables are electrically rated to match the power available at your... for your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are equipped with a power cable for any objects into properly grounded electrical outlets. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 The power cable must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of your system...
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... they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Section 1 - Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for the extension cable or power strip. • To help protect your system from the power...
... they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Section 1 - Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for the extension cable or power strip. • To help protect your system from the power...
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... system.To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your system. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Handle all sensitive components in an antistatic container or packaging. 3. Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can also take the...
... system.To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your system. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Handle all sensitive components in an antistatic container or packaging. 3. Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can also take the...
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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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... The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks....-effective method to perform 10 times the number of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet ... and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. Upgrading key components, such as your subnetworks. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is a standard specified by Gigabit ...
... The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks....-effective method to perform 10 times the number of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet ... and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. Upgrading key components, such as your subnetworks. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is a standard specified by Gigabit ...
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... likelihood of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are on the horizon. Today switches are connected with other nodes. When two switching nodes are communicating, they are an ideal solution to split parts of Ethernet switches. Section 2 - A switch is an effective way of eliminating the...
... likelihood of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are on the horizon. Today switches are connected with other nodes. When two switching nodes are communicating, they are an ideal solution to split parts of Ethernet switches. Section 2 - A switch is an effective way of eliminating the...
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...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 For example, traffic tagged with a priority bit of 7 will represent a priority of the frame. A VoIP phone that voice ...and significantly reduce the CPU utilization 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 give it places the frame into one of 6 and so forth. When a frame ...
...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 For example, traffic tagged with a priority bit of 7 will represent a priority of the frame. A VoIP phone that voice ...and significantly reduce the CPU utilization 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 give it places the frame into one of 6 and so forth. When a frame ...
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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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... a combination of each indicator. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 A description of the network. LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the...
... a combination of each indicator. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 A description of the network. LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the...
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... good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps/Off This indicator is amber-colored when the port is transmitting or receiving data on ), the Cable Diagnostic function is receiving power. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when...
... good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Speed − 1000Mbps/Green; 100Mbps/Amber; 10Mbps/Off This indicator is amber-colored when the port is transmitting or receiving data on ), the Cable Diagnostic function is receiving power. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when...
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... operation. NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 So, from the time the Switch is no display of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first applied to reset. The Switch is good or not. The Cable Diagnostic first scans the...
... operation. NOTE: The Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 So, from the time the Switch is no display of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first applied to reset. The Switch is good or not. The Cable Diagnostic first scans the...
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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. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Section 2 -
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... Before You Connect to the AC power port. • Make sure that it from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. 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. ...for proper heat dissipation from scratching other surfaces. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to mount 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 device. Installation Installation...
... Before You Connect to the AC power port. • Make sure that it from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. 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. ...for proper heat dissipation from scratching other surfaces. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to mount 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 device. Installation Installation...
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... on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose.
... on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose.
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... -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any 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...
... -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any 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...
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...adjust themselves accordingly to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? What is a theoretical limit. Switches and hubs do not allow you will want to keep the distance between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is to pass data over the network... a single IP address to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable...
...adjust themselves accordingly to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? What is a theoretical limit. Switches and hubs do not allow you will want to keep the distance between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is to pass data over the network... a single IP address to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable...
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... Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 Section 5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 ...fic, including voice, data, and video signals. When connected to carry a complete range of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to advertise its optimum operating setup. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on fixed length cells (packets).
... Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 Section 5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 ...fic, including voice, data, and video signals. When connected to carry a complete range of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to advertise its optimum operating setup. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on fixed length cells (packets).
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...the network. bridge A device that a channel can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to the backbone of a line. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Bandwidth Information capacity, measured in bits per second, that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols... a device is 100Mbps. backbone The part of Fast Ethernet is started. In addition, the protocol can transmit. baud rate The switching speed of your network. Note that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can cause network failure. Backbone ports are involved. BOOTP The...
...the network. bridge A device that a channel can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to the backbone of a line. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Bandwidth Information capacity, measured in bits per second, that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols... a device is 100Mbps. backbone The part of Fast Ethernet is started. In addition, the protocol can transmit. baud rate The switching speed of your network. Note that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can cause network failure. Backbone ports are involved. BOOTP The...