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....dlink.com. Chapter 2, Installing the DSS-24, covers installing and powering on the DSS-24. Chapter 5, Managing the DSS-24, covers the menus and configurations available. Refer to other D-Link products is contained in general. Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, covers troubleshooting the DSS-24. Features, LED panel and management settings are covered. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide About This Guide...
....dlink.com. Chapter 2, Installing the DSS-24, covers installing and powering on the DSS-24. Chapter 5, Managing the DSS-24, covers the menus and configurations available. Refer to other D-Link products is contained in general. Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, covers troubleshooting the DSS-24. Features, LED panel and management settings are covered. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide About This Guide...
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...configurable with in more detail later in 100 Mbps Introduction 2 The DSS-24 can be dealt with polarity detection and correcting. • Wire speed packet filtering and forwarding. • Per port LED to indicate link, activity, speed and operation modes. • Configuration data held ...3.3V. • RS-232 console port allows user to switch between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. Each section describes the features of the DSS-24. The DSS24 is divided into several sections. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 1 Introduction This chapter gives a physical and functional...
...configurable with in more detail later in 100 Mbps Introduction 2 The DSS-24 can be dealt with polarity detection and correcting. • Wire speed packet filtering and forwarding. • Per port LED to indicate link, activity, speed and operation modes. • Configuration data held ...3.3V. • RS-232 console port allows user to switch between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. Each section describes the features of the DSS-24. The DSS24 is divided into several sections. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 1 Introduction This chapter gives a physical and functional...
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.... The MDI-II port is used for management at a glance. Power Link/ Act/ Collision LEDS MDI-II Uplink Port MDI-X Ports DSS-24 Power 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch Switch II Link/ 100 Mbps/ Collision 10 Mbps 1 234 56 7 9 10 11 12 Link/ 100 Mbps/ D-Link Collision 10 Mbps 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23...
.... The MDI-II port is used for management at a glance. Power Link/ Act/ Collision LEDS MDI-II Uplink Port MDI-X Ports DSS-24 Power 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch Switch II Link/ 100 Mbps/ Collision 10 Mbps 1 234 56 7 9 10 11 12 Link/ 100 Mbps/ D-Link Collision 10 Mbps 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23...
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During installation, leave enough room to allow you to plug in Figure 3. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Side Panel There are located at the rear of the DSS-24, shown in the power cable and attach the RS-232 cable for Local Console Management. The fans and the heat vents help to... RS-232 Console port and rear fan are two fans. The three holes on the side opposite the fans. The fans come on when the DSS-24 is powered on. Always leave two inches of the...
During installation, leave enough room to allow you to plug in Figure 3. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Side Panel There are located at the rear of the DSS-24, shown in the power cable and attach the RS-232 cable for Local Console Management. The fans and the heat vents help to... RS-232 Console port and rear fan are two fans. The three holes on the side opposite the fans. The fans come on when the DSS-24 is powered on. Always leave two inches of the...
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DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Management The DSS-24 is through a physical connection with an RS232 cable. Introduction 5 The only way of changing the default settings is an unmanaged switch. It can not be monitored using SNMP and RMON. The DSS-24 does not have an IP address. The only management options are setting port speed and duplex mode, and enabling and disabling flow control.
DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Management The DSS-24 is through a physical connection with an RS232 cable. Introduction 5 The only way of changing the default settings is an unmanaged switch. It can not be monitored using SNMP and RMON. The DSS-24 does not have an IP address. The only management options are setting port speed and duplex mode, and enabling and disabling flow control.
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... register the DSS-24 immediately. Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 6 You should have all the items on the DSS-24 Unpacking the DSS-24 Open the box and carefully unpack the DSS-24. Be sure to register may void the warranty. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 2 Installing the DSS-24 This chapter covers the following: • Unpacking the DSS-24 • Installation...
... register the DSS-24 immediately. Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 6 You should have all the items on the DSS-24 Unpacking the DSS-24 Open the box and carefully unpack the DSS-24. Be sure to register may void the warranty. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 2 Installing the DSS-24 This chapter covers the following: • Unpacking the DSS-24 • Installation...
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...are : 441 mm (17.44 inches) x 235 mm (9.25 inches) 63 mm (2.44 inches). Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 7 The procedures for network connections. • Crimpers to install the DSS-24 on the desktop/shelf, see Figure 4. 2. Place the four rubber feet at least 5 cm (two inches)... around the DSS-24 for installing the DSS-24: desktop/shelf installation or rack installation. Follow these steps to crimp cable as needed. • RJ-45 connectors as needed. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Installation Options There are two options for ...
...are : 441 mm (17.44 inches) x 235 mm (9.25 inches) 63 mm (2.44 inches). Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 7 The procedures for network connections. • Crimpers to install the DSS-24 on the desktop/shelf, see Figure 4. 2. Place the four rubber feet at least 5 cm (two inches)... around the DSS-24 for installing the DSS-24: desktop/shelf installation or rack installation. Follow these steps to crimp cable as needed. • RJ-45 connectors as needed. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Installation Options There are two options for ...
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DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Figure 4: Install Feet on Bottom Figure 5: Attach Feet Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 8
DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Figure 4: Install Feet on Bottom Figure 5: Attach Feet Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 8
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... 6. 2. Connect the power cord and verify that the DSS-24 is receiving adequate power. Figure 6: Attach Mounting Brackets Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 9 DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Rack Installation The DSS-24 can be mounted in a wiring closet along with the screws provided, see Figure 7. 3. DSS-24 can be placed in an EIA standard size...
... 6. 2. Connect the power cord and verify that the DSS-24 is receiving adequate power. Figure 6: Attach Mounting Brackets Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 9 DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Rack Installation The DSS-24 can be mounted in a wiring closet along with the screws provided, see Figure 7. 3. DSS-24 can be placed in an EIA standard size...
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DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Figure 7: Insert into Rack Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 10
DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Figure 7: Insert into Rack Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 10
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... failure, it may be used with power sources in without having any ports that were manually set. Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 11 There is powered on /off switch. The DSS-24 can be plugged in the range 100 to 240 VAC., 50 to reconfigure any or with all LAN segment cables.../100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Power On The power supply will automatically negotiate the proper speed and duplex mode. The DSS24 may be necessary to 60 Hz. The power plug is a problem. Contact D-Link Systems, Inc. The Power LED will light when the DSS-24 is no on . for technical support...
... failure, it may be used with power sources in without having any ports that were manually set. Installing the DSS-16 and DSS-24 11 There is powered on /off switch. The DSS-24 can be plugged in the range 100 to 240 VAC., 50 to reconfigure any or with all LAN segment cables.../100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Power On The power supply will automatically negotiate the proper speed and duplex mode. The DSS24 may be necessary to 60 Hz. The power plug is a problem. Contact D-Link Systems, Inc. The Power LED will light when the DSS-24 is no on . for technical support...
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...work properly. You must be used when connecting to other devices. See Figure 8 for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 3 Network Connections This chapter covers the following guidelines when handling cables: • Do not stretch or ...Cable Specifications • Ports • Connecting the DSS-24 to other devices This section deals with making cables and connecting the DSS-24 to servers, switches, hubs, workstations and other devices. Copper Cable In order for the DSS-24 to Fast Ethernet, make sure the cables are ...
...work properly. You must be used when connecting to other devices. See Figure 8 for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 3 Network Connections This chapter covers the following guidelines when handling cables: • Do not stretch or ...Cable Specifications • Ports • Connecting the DSS-24 to other devices This section deals with making cables and connecting the DSS-24 to servers, switches, hubs, workstations and other devices. Copper Cable In order for the DSS-24 to Fast Ethernet, make sure the cables are ...
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DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Table 1: Cable Specifications Ethernet Type 10BASE-T 100-TX Cable Requirements Category 3, 4, 5 UTP or STP Category 5 UTP or STP Maximum Length 100 m (328 feet) 100 m (328 feet) Network Connections 13
DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Table 1: Cable Specifications Ethernet Type 10BASE-T 100-TX Cable Requirements Category 3, 4, 5 UTP or STP Category 5 UTP or STP Maximum Length 100 m (328 feet) 100 m (328 feet) Network Connections 13
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DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Figure 8: Cable Diagram Network Connections 14
DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Figure 8: Cable Diagram Network Connections 14
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... port allows you to use a crossover cable when connecting another switch to 10 Mbps devices or 100 Mbps devices are the same. If the MDI-II Uplink port is in a crossover cable. Follow these steps to configure the DSS-24. Plug the other end into the port. 2. Plug one...other device that requires a crossover connection, to the DSS-24: 1. MDI-X Ports The remaining ports are three types of a cable into any port except an uplink port on the DSS-24: RS-232, MDI-II Uplink, and MDIX. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Ports There are crossover ports. Verify ...
... port allows you to use a crossover cable when connecting another switch to 10 Mbps devices or 100 Mbps devices are the same. If the MDI-II Uplink port is in a crossover cable. Follow these steps to configure the DSS-24. Plug the other end into the port. 2. Plug one...other device that requires a crossover connection, to the DSS-24: 1. MDI-X Ports The remaining ports are three types of a cable into any port except an uplink port on the DSS-24: RS-232, MDI-II Uplink, and MDIX. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Ports There are crossover ports. Verify ...
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Power The power LED lights when the DSS-24 is no link at the port. Dark (off . DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 4 LEDs The LED panel of the DSS-24, displayed in detail. Link/ Act/ Collision Solid green indicates the port is designed to give you critical information at the port.... port. Flashing yellow indicates collisions are described in Figure 9, is linked up. See Table 2: Per Port LEDs, to confirm that the DSS-24 is activity (transmitting or receiving) at a glance. The power LED is green when the DSS-24 is powered on . The LED is lit when the port is...
Power The power LED lights when the DSS-24 is no link at the port. Dark (off . DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 4 LEDs The LED panel of the DSS-24, displayed in detail. Link/ Act/ Collision Solid green indicates the port is designed to give you critical information at the port.... port. Flashing yellow indicates collisions are described in Figure 9, is linked up. See Table 2: Per Port LEDs, to confirm that the DSS-24 is activity (transmitting or receiving) at a glance. The power LED is green when the DSS-24 is powered on . The LED is lit when the port is...
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DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Link Power Power Act Collision Link/ 100Mbps/ Collision 10Mbps 1 234 56 7 9 10 11 12 Link/ 100Mbps/ Collision 10Mbps 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 100Mbps/ 10Mbps Figure 9: DSS-24 LED Panel Table 2: Per Port LEDs LED Dark (Off) Link/ Act/ Collision 100Mbps/ 10Mbps No Link Port is running at 10Mbps Solid Green Link Up but No Activity Port is running at 100Mbps Flashing Green Transmitting or Receiving Not applicable Flashing Yellow Collisions are occurring Not applicable LEDs 17
DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Link Power Power Act Collision Link/ 100Mbps/ Collision 10Mbps 1 234 56 7 9 10 11 12 Link/ 100Mbps/ Collision 10Mbps 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 100Mbps/ 10Mbps Figure 9: DSS-24 LED Panel Table 2: Per Port LEDs LED Dark (Off) Link/ Act/ Collision 100Mbps/ 10Mbps No Link Port is running at 10Mbps Solid Green Link Up but No Activity Port is running at 100Mbps Flashing Green Transmitting or Receiving Not applicable Flashing Yellow Collisions are occurring Not applicable LEDs 17
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...the configuration is established. Power the DSS-24 on the DSS-24 for more than five minutes, it will time out. See Chapter 6, Troubleshooting if the panel does not display properly. This setting cannot be changed or disabled. The DSS24 is an unmanaged switch. If you have not done ...anything on after five minutes. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 5 Managing the DSS-24 The DSS-24 is not password protected. Anyone who connects to the RS-232 serial port...
...the configuration is established. Power the DSS-24 on the DSS-24 for more than five minutes, it will time out. See Chapter 6, Troubleshooting if the panel does not display properly. This setting cannot be changed or disabled. The DSS24 is an unmanaged switch. If you have not done ...anything on after five minutes. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 5 Managing the DSS-24 The DSS-24 is not password protected. Anyone who connects to the RS-232 serial port...
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If settings have been modified, changes take effect. • EXIT ends the management session. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Panel Conventions The following panel conventions are used on the DSS-24: • The Arrow and Tab keys can be used to select items. • The Spacebar is used to toggle to different.... • NEXT takes you forward to the next panel. • PREV takes you back to the previous panel. • SAVE saves your changes. Managing the DSS-24 19
If settings have been modified, changes take effect. • EXIT ends the management session. DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide Panel Conventions The following panel conventions are used on the DSS-24: • The Arrow and Tab keys can be used to select items. • The Spacebar is used to toggle to different.... • NEXT takes you forward to the next panel. • PREV takes you back to the previous panel. • SAVE saves your changes. Managing the DSS-24 19