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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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... as explained in your system documentation. The product has been dropped or damaged. - If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in a wet environment. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep your system away from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your own...
... as explained in your system documentation. The product has been dropped or damaged. - If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in a wet environment. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep your system away from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your own...
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... Japan. - 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the electrical ratings label. If you must be greater than the ratings marked on the product's electrical ratings label. If you ... into the openings of power source required, consult your service provider or local power company. • To help ensure proper grounding. Section 1 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 The power cable must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with three-prong plugs to match the power available at your ...
... Japan. - 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the electrical ratings label. If you must be greater than the ratings marked on the product's electrical ratings label. If you ... into the openings of power source required, consult your service provider or local power company. • To help ensure proper grounding. Section 1 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 The power cable must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with three-prong plugs to match the power available at your ...
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..., transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Always follow your system, observe the following guidelines: -
..., transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Always follow your system, observe the following guidelines: -
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... an antistatic grounding strap. Handle all sensitive components in an antistatic container or packaging. 3. You can do not remove the component from electrostatic discharge (ESD): 1. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from the antistatic packing material until you touch any of the electronic components...
... an antistatic grounding strap. Handle all sensitive components in an antistatic container or packaging. 3. You can do not remove the component from electrostatic discharge (ESD): 1. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from the antistatic packing material until you touch any of the electronic components...
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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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...Ethernet standard with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it is an extension of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. 100BASE-TX (Fast...data at 10 times the speed of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections...effective method to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Upgrading key components, such as your subnetworks. Likewise, since data ...
...Ethernet standard with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it is an extension of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high performance networks. 100BASE-TX (Fast...data at 10 times the speed of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections...effective method to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Upgrading key components, such as your subnetworks. Likewise, since data ...
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... are an ideal solution to segment local area networks, but the cost of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for the same network bandwidth. Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network hubs and bridges, which were characterized...
... are an ideal solution to segment local area networks, but the cost of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for the same network bandwidth. Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network hubs and bridges, which were characterized...
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Section 2 - Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to (9K) in a frame to indicate the priority of the frame. A VoIP phone that supports 802.1p can assign a priority to its VoIP traffic and when it enters the switch the switch can give it a higher priority so ... utilization of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of 6 and so forth. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 When a frame tagged with 4 preconfigured priority queues. Product Overview 802.1p Priority ...
Section 2 - Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to (9K) in a frame to indicate the priority of the frame. A VoIP phone that supports 802.1p can assign a priority to its VoIP traffic and when it enters the switch the switch can give it a higher priority so ... utilization of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of 6 and so forth. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 When a frame tagged with 4 preconfigured priority queues. Product Overview 802.1p Priority ...
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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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... indicator. The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Section 2 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs...
... indicator. The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Section 2 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs...
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... 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 Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. Product Overview Power Indicator This...
... 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 Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. Product Overview Power Indicator This...
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...cycled. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to check if the cable is booted up (when the Switch is indicated by the Speed LED blinking green for the Switch to determine if the Ethernet cable is booted. Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function... 2 - The Cable Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet ports to reset. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is good or not. This process is indicated by the corresponding port's Speed LED glowing amber for...
...cycled. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to check if the cable is booted up (when the Switch is indicated by the Speed LED blinking green for the Switch to determine if the Ethernet cable is booted. Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function... 2 - The Cable Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet ports to reset. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is good or not. This process is indicated by the corresponding port's Speed LED glowing amber for...
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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. 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 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. Section 2 -
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. 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 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. Section 2 -
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... its performance. Please follow these guidelines for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a site free from scratching other surfaces. 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...
... its performance. Please follow these guidelines for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a site free from scratching other surfaces. 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...
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... on the screws. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: Mounting on a cement wall 1. Please refer to view the LEDs. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch back on a wall....Mount the Nylon screw anchors into a cement wall. 2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. 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) ...
... on the screws. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: Mounting on a cement wall 1. Please refer to view the LEDs. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch back on a wall....Mount the Nylon screw anchors into a cement wall. 2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. 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) ...
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... 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. • A 100BASE-T hub or switch can be connected 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 An end node can be connected to the... Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP ...
... 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. • A 100BASE-T hub or switch can be connected 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 An end node can be connected to the... Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP ...
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... of cable being used between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Usually, you to share a single IP address to "share" your ISP and purchase extra IP addresses for each additional computer. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Another alternative is 100 meters or about... If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? What is a theoretical limit.
... of cable being used between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Usually, you to share a single IP address to "share" your ISP and purchase extra IP addresses for each additional computer. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Another alternative is 100 meters or about... If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? What is a theoretical limit.
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... for a "long haul" fiber optic cable for a maximum length of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM is designed to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps... duplex, and flow control. 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 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. When ...
... for a "long haul" fiber optic cable for a maximum length of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 ATM is designed to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps... duplex, and flow control. 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 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. When ...
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... for transporting traffic between network segments. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. Note that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. Also...
... for transporting traffic between network segments. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. Note that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps, the bandwidth of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. Also...