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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1 PURPOSE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 2 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 6 UNPACKING 6 SETUP 6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 7 FRONT PANEL 7 LED INDICATORS 7 REAR PANEL 8 CONNECTING THE SWITCH 9 COMPUTER TO DSS-8 9 HUB TO DSS-8 9 DSS-8+ TO OTHER DEVICES 9 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 10 MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 14 WARRANTY 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 20 ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1 PURPOSE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 2 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 6 UNPACKING 6 SETUP 6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 7 FRONT PANEL 7 LED INDICATORS 7 REAR PANEL 8 CONNECTING THE SWITCH 9 COMPUTER TO DSS-8 9 HUB TO DSS-8 9 DSS-8+ TO OTHER DEVICES 9 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 10 MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 14 WARRANTY 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 20 ii
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of the DSS-8+ Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities into one high-performance, easy-to other Ethernet switches. 1 Purpose This manual will familiarize you with the DSS-8+ Switch and guide you through the installation process. Conventions For simplicity, this documentation uses the term "Switch" (first letter upper case) to refer to the DSS-8+ Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) to refer to -use solution.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of the DSS-8+ Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities into one high-performance, easy-to other Ethernet switches. 1 Purpose This manual will familiarize you with the DSS-8+ Switch and guide you through the installation process. Conventions For simplicity, this documentation uses the term "Switch" (first letter upper case) to refer to the DSS-8+ Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) to refer to -use solution.
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... the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. Switching Technology Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive ... fueling the need for high performance networks. 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet) provides a costeffective and high-performance solution for users. A switch is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with all of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training. If an...
... the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. Switching Technology Switching is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive ... fueling the need for high performance networks. 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet) provides a costeffective and high-performance solution for users. A switch is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with all of the existing investment in hardware, software, and personnel training. If an...
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...Ethernet are connected with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for the same network bandwidth. A switch can be used to hubs, which were characterized by dividing a local area network into... different LAN segments. Today switches are an ideal solution for 100BASETX networks. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to expand your...
...Ethernet are connected with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for the same network bandwidth. A switch can be used to hubs, which were characterized by dividing a local area network into... different LAN segments. Today switches are an ideal solution for 100BASETX networks. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to expand your...
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...100Mbps shared-bandwidth workgroups. Other key features include: Store-and-forward switching scheme capability. The DSS-8+ can accommodate 10Mbps or 100Mbps devices, providing a flexible solution for existing (10Mbps) Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ can be installed where space is ideal for deployment with a ...port; With the highest bandwidth at 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any one of users increase continuously. The DSS-8+ is a high performance switch designed specifically for environments where traffic on the network and the number of its small, compact size, was ...
...100Mbps shared-bandwidth workgroups. Other key features include: Store-and-forward switching scheme capability. The DSS-8+ can accommodate 10Mbps or 100Mbps devices, providing a flexible solution for existing (10Mbps) Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ can be installed where space is ideal for deployment with a ...port; With the highest bandwidth at 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any one of users increase continuously. The DSS-8+ is a high performance switch designed specifically for environments where traffic on the network and the number of its small, compact size, was ...
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...anchors and T3 x 15L screws 5. This Manual If any item is adequate ventilation around it. Setup The setup of the DSS-8+ can be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch, and make sure that it . UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it is fully secured to the... and make sure there is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the switch. 6 The box should be performed using the following steps: The power outlet should contain the following items: 1. One External Power Adapter 3. One...
...anchors and T3 x 15L screws 5. This Manual If any item is adequate ventilation around it. Setup The setup of the DSS-8+ can be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch, and make sure that it . UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it is fully secured to the... and make sure there is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the switch. 6 The box should be performed using the following steps: The power outlet should contain the following items: 1. One External Power Adapter 3. One...
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... on any port of the DSS-8+. The green indicator blinks as Ethernet data is transmitted or received. 7 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the Switch. 100Mbps Link/Activity, 10Mbps Link/Activity Indicator (100 Link/Act (green), 10 Link/Act (amber)) This LED ...port is in full-duplex (FDX) mode. Full-Duplex/Collision Indicator (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. The indicator light is amber when the port is receiving power; The amber indicator blinks...
... on any port of the DSS-8+. The green indicator blinks as Ethernet data is transmitted or received. 7 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the Switch. 100Mbps Link/Activity, 10Mbps Link/Activity Indicator (100 Link/Act (green), 10 Link/Act (amber)) This LED ...port is in full-duplex (FDX) mode. Full-Duplex/Collision Indicator (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. The indicator light is amber when the port is receiving power; The amber indicator blinks...
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...Jack: Power is yours. Since the DSS-8+ does not include a power button, plugging its power adapter into any port-the choice is supplied through an external DC power adapter. The Auto MDI/MDI-X function makes it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-...outlet will immediately power it on. 8 Check the technical specification section for information about the DC power input voltage. Rear Panel DSS-8+ 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: All ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X cable-type detection, which eliminates the issue of choosing the right ...
...Jack: Power is yours. Since the DSS-8+ does not include a power button, plugging its power adapter into any port-the choice is supplied through an external DC power adapter. The Auto MDI/MDI-X function makes it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-...outlet will immediately power it on. 8 Check the technical specification section for information about the DC power input voltage. Rear Panel DSS-8+ 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: All ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X cable-type detection, which eliminates the issue of choosing the right ...
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... and connections. The connection can be accomplished from any port of the hub to another switch or other devices The DSS-8+ can be connected to any port of the DSS-8+. The LED indicators for 100Mbps operation. A Category 5 cable must be used for the computer connection ... Straight-Through or Crossover cable. The connection is accomplished from any (MDI-X) port on another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. DSS-8+ to other devices. 9 A computer equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps port can be...
... and connections. The connection can be accomplished from any port of the hub to another switch or other devices The DSS-8+ can be connected to any port of the DSS-8+. The LED indicators for 100Mbps operation. A Category 5 cable must be used for the computer connection ... Straight-Through or Crossover cable. The connection is accomplished from any (MDI-X) port on another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. DSS-8+ to other devices. 9 A computer equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps port can be...
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... make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: A.) Mounting on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. 11 Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wall. B.) Mounting on the screws; Drive the T3 x 15L screws into a cement wall. 2. you have completed the... wall-mount. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on the screws; Please refer to view the LEDs.
... make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: A.) Mounting on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. 11 Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wall. B.) Mounting on the screws; Drive the T3 x 15L screws into a cement wall. 2. you have completed the... wall-mount. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on the screws; Please refer to view the LEDs.