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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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... ensure your system from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your system documentation. If any product except as explained in a wet environment. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments. An object has fallen into the product. - The product has been dropped or...
... ensure your system from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your system documentation. If any product except as explained in a wet environment. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments. An object has fallen into the product. - The product has been dropped or...
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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - The power cable must use an extension cable, use in your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and ... with properly grounded plugs. 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 product's electrical ratings label. Doing so can cause a fire or an electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Use...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Section 1 - The power cable must use an extension cable, use in your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and ... with properly grounded plugs. 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 product's electrical ratings label. Doing so can cause a fire or an electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Use...
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... stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Unplug the power cable before connecting the power cable to the power supply. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. route cables so that nothing rests on or tripped over. Section 1 - Consult a licensed...
... stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Unplug the power cable before connecting the power cable to the power supply. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. route cables so that nothing rests on or tripped over. Section 1 - Consult a licensed...
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... before you are ready to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. 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...
... before you are ready to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. 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 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 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...
Section 2 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 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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...environments, it is an extension of time. In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Fast Ethernet technology operates at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet ... applications. Section 2 - Product Overview Introduction Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are able to perform 10 times the number of operations in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a...
...environments, it is an extension of time. In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Fast Ethernet technology operates at 100Mbps, while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet ... applications. Section 2 - Product Overview Introduction Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are able to perform 10 times the number of operations in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a...
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... remain within a single segment, enjoying the full-line speed bandwidth of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Dividing a LAN into different LAN segments. As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood of Ethernet switches. Routers have also been used to most promising techniques, as well as multimedia production and video conferencing...
... remain within a single segment, enjoying the full-line speed bandwidth of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Dividing a LAN into different LAN segments. As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood of Ethernet switches. Routers have also been used to most promising techniques, as well as multimedia production and video conferencing...
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...or large data files by the switch it a higher priority so that supports 802.1p can assign a priority to its VoIP traffic and when it enters the switch the switch can give it places the frame into one of the frame. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 Product Overview 802.1p ...Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with varying priority tags and ...
...or large data files by the switch it a higher priority so that supports 802.1p can assign a priority to its VoIP traffic and when it enters the switch the switch can give it places the frame into one of the frame. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 Product Overview 802.1p ...Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with varying priority tags and ...
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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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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Section 2 - LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the next page. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the network.... The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The LED indicators...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Section 2 - LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the next page. The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the network.... The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. The LED indicators...
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... 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 initialized and run. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. The indicator will detect three...
... 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 initialized and run. Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. The indicator will detect three...
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...by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal operation of the five ports, sequentially. The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 10 seconds. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 This process is... booted. The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds from the time power is first applied to check if the cable is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. So, from...
...by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal operation of the five ports, sequentially. The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 10 seconds. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 This process is... booted. The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds from the time power is first applied to check if the cable is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. So, from...
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Section 2 - 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. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15
Section 2 - 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. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15
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... follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to mount the switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Installation ...Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the bottom of weight. Before You Connect to the AC power ...
... follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to mount the switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of the device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Installation ...Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the bottom of weight. Before You Connect to the AC power ...
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...x 15L screws into the wood wall. 2. Mounting on a wall. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Please refer to view the LEDs. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a cement wall 1. Section 3 - Two mounting slots are ...provided on the screws. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on ...
...x 15L screws into the wood wall. 2. Mounting on a wall. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Please refer to view the LEDs. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a cement wall 1. Section 3 - Two mounting slots are ...provided on the screws. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on ...
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... activity on that port. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to a network backbone or network server. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. Section 3 - An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The LED over the port...
... activity on that port. Installation Connecting the Switch DGS-2208 to a network backbone or network server. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. Section 3 - An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The LED over the port...
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...Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Why can´t I share my Internet connection to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used ...be used between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? The maximum length of cable being used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is a theoretical limit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 What is the maximum length of Category 3,...
...Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Why can´t I share my Internet connection to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used ...be used between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? The maximum length of cable being used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is a theoretical limit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 What is the maximum length of Category 3,...
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... 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). ATM is designed to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can self-detect its...duplex, and flow control. When connected to carry a complete range of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. Section ...
... 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). ATM is designed to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can self-detect its...duplex, and flow control. When connected to carry a complete range of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. Section ...
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... transporting traffic between network segments. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can transmit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Backbone ports are involved. baud rate The switching speed of your network. In addition, the protocol can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to the backbone of...
... transporting traffic between network segments. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb available network bandwidth and can transmit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Backbone ports are involved. baud rate The switching speed of your network. In addition, the protocol can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to the backbone of...