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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 does not operate correctly when you to the equipment, observe the following conditions occur, unplug the product from radiators and heat sources. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 If any product except as explained in your trained service provider. The product has been exposed to help protect your trained service provider: - Also, do...
.... - The product does not operate correctly when you to the equipment, observe the following conditions occur, unplug the product from radiators and heat sources. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 If any product except as explained in your trained service provider. The product has been exposed to help protect your trained service provider: - Also, do...
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... with three-prong plugs to help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is approved for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Do not use in your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North...
... with three-prong plugs to help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is approved for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Do not use in your location: - 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North...
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... • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. ensure that they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5
... • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. ensure that they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5
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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, such as ...
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, such as ...
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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 inspect the...
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 inspect the...
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... times as well as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 It is the most cost-effective method to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. The increased...Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are able to transmit and receive data at 10 times the speed of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade...
... times as well as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 It is the most cost-effective method to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. The increased...Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are able to transmit and receive data at 10 times the speed of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Since it provides a straightforward upgrade...
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... possible to segment local area networks, but the cost of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch can preserve much or all connections. Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are connected with other nodes. A switch is one of the most promising techniques, as well as multimedia production and video conferencing...
... possible to segment local area networks, but the cost of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch can preserve much or all connections. Switches supporting both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are connected with other nodes. A switch is one of the most promising techniques, as well as multimedia production and video conferencing...
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...traffic tagged with a priority bit of 7 will represent a priority of 6 and so forth. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 When a frame tagged with a priority bit of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. A tag will have a higher priority then traf... is always clear and jitter free. Product Overview 802.1p Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to (9K) in a frame to indicate the priority of 4 queues prioritized according to its tag number. In...
...traffic tagged with a priority bit of 7 will represent a priority of 6 and so forth. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 When a frame tagged with a priority bit of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. A tag will have a higher priority then traf... is always clear and jitter free. Product Overview 802.1p Priority Tagging 802.1p places a tag in size. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to (9K) in a frame to indicate the priority of 4 queues prioritized according to its tag number. In...
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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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... Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). A description of the network. 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs...
... Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). A description of the network. 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs...
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...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 Any of these common 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 a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. Speed...
...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 Any of these common 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 a 1000Mbps Ethernet station. Speed...
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...of the five ports, sequentially. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds is no display of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is indicated by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. The Cable ...does not support 10M/100M. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to the Switch, about 10 seconds. NOTE: There is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. Section 2 - Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal...
...of the five ports, sequentially. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 The initial port scan takes about 17 seconds is no display of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is indicated by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. The Cable ...does not support 10M/100M. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to the Switch, about 10 seconds. NOTE: There is required before the Switch will begin normal operation. Section 2 - Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal...
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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 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.
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...Before You Connect to mount the switch. The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protect the casing from scratches, and prevent it is fully secured to the AC power port. • Make sure that can support at the front and rear of weight. 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 Switch for ventilation. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for proper heat dissipation from strong...
...Before You Connect to mount the switch. The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protect the casing from scratches, and prevent it is fully secured to the AC power port. • Make sure that can support at the front and rear of weight. 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 Switch for ventilation. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for proper heat dissipation from strong...
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Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on the screws. Please refer to view the LEDs. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into a cement wall. 2. Two mounting... illustration below: Mounting on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch back on a wall. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. Mounting on a cement wall 1. Section 3 -
Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on the screws. Please refer to view the LEDs. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into a cement wall. 2. Two mounting... illustration below: Mounting on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the bottom of the switch back on a wall. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. Mounting on a cement wall 1. Section 3 -
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... 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. • A 100BASE-T hub or switch 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 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be connected to any of the...
... 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. • A 100BASE-T hub or switch 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 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be connected to any of the...
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... keep the distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? Usually, you will want to multiple computers. Another alternative is a theoretical limit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Why can be used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328...
... keep the distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? Usually, you will want to multiple computers. Another alternative is a theoretical limit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Why can be used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328...
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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 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. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on multimode ...5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on fixed length cells (packets). aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps Ethernet...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 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. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on multimode ...5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on fixed length cells (packets). aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to carry a complete range of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps Ethernet...
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..., the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet is started. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that a channel can transmit. Backbone ports are involved. Bandwidth Information capacity, measured in...protocol can cause network failure. Section 5 -Glossary backbone port A port that does not learn device addresses, and that receives all destination devices on the network. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21
..., the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet is started. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that a channel can transmit. Backbone ports are involved. Bandwidth Information capacity, measured in...protocol can cause network failure. Section 5 -Glossary backbone port A port that does not learn device addresses, and that receives all destination devices on the network. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21