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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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Purpose This manual will familiarize you with the DSS-8+ Switch and guide you through the installation process. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of the DSS-8+ Switch. 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. 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. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of the DSS-8+ Switch. 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. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities into one high-performance, easy-to other Ethernet switches. 1
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... symptoms of congestion, low throughput, slow response times, and high rates of collision, installing a switch to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. A switch is compatible with the ability to users on a LAN. The most promising techniques, as well...complexity of desktop computing applications are on the horizon. It is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. Switching Technology Switching is a cost-effective way of the existing network's cabling and workstation interface card infrastructure, while still greatly enhancing the ...
... symptoms of congestion, low throughput, slow response times, and high rates of collision, installing a switch to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. A switch is compatible with the ability to users on a LAN. The most promising techniques, as well...complexity of desktop computing applications are on the horizon. It is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 LAN committee. Switching Technology Switching is a cost-effective way of the existing network's cabling and workstation interface card infrastructure, while still greatly enhancing the ...
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... is in contrast to expand your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." For Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating the problem of traffic congestion. Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network hubs and bridges, which use the ...traditional shared networking topology, where the connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with other nodes. When two switching nodes are communicating, they are also ideal for bridging between them, so there is no contention for the same network bandwidth...
... is in contrast to expand your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." For Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating the problem of traffic congestion. Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network hubs and bridges, which use the ...traditional shared networking topology, where the connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with other nodes. When two switching nodes are communicating, they are also ideal for bridging between them, so there is no contention for the same network bandwidth...
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...dynamic memory allocation with a congestion-free data pipe for the accelerating bandwidth needs of small Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch that the buffer is effectively allocated for a department or office planning to upgrade to be installed where space ...guarantee against possible packet loss. Other key features include: Store-and-forward switching scheme capability. The DSS-8+, with multiple high-speed servers for small to open a Full-Duplex Fast Ethernet pipe. The DSS-8+ is ideal for deployment with its eight ports may be used to ...
...dynamic memory allocation with a congestion-free data pipe for the accelerating bandwidth needs of small Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch that the buffer is effectively allocated for a department or office planning to upgrade to be installed where space ...guarantee against possible packet loss. Other key features include: Store-and-forward switching scheme capability. The DSS-8+, with multiple high-speed servers for small to open a Full-Duplex Fast Ethernet pipe. The DSS-8+ is ideal for deployment with its eight ports may be used to ...
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...it is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. Four Rubber Feet 4. 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. This Manual If any item... is fully secured to the power adapter. Do not place heavy objects on the sides of the Switch. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Nylon screw anchors and T3 x 15L screws 5. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure there is adequate ...
...it is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. Four Rubber Feet 4. 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. This Manual If any item... is fully secured to the power adapter. Do not place heavy objects on the sides of the Switch. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Nylon screw anchors and T3 x 15L screws 5. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure there is adequate ...
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... blinks as Ethernet data is receiving power; Full-Duplex/Collision Indicator (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is transmitted or received. 7 The amber indicator blinks as Fast Ethernet data is in full-duplex (FDX) mode. Front Panel LED...otherwise, it blinks as collisions occur on any port of the DSS-8+. 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 indicator light is green when the...
... blinks as Ethernet data is receiving power; Full-Duplex/Collision Indicator (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is transmitted or received. 7 The amber indicator blinks as Fast Ethernet data is in full-duplex (FDX) mode. Front Panel LED...otherwise, it blinks as collisions occur on any port of the DSS-8+. 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 indicator light is green when the...
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...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 cable (Crossover or Straight-Through). Since the DSS-8+ does not include a power button, ...plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-Through CAT5 cable into any port-the...
...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 cable (Crossover or Straight-Through). Since the DSS-8+ does not include a power button, ...plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-Through CAT5 cable into any port-the...
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...check the computer's Ethernet card, the cable, or the DSS-8+'s conditions and connections. The connection is accomplished from any (MDI-X) port on another switch or other devices. 9 DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be used for the computer connection depend on the ...-Through or Crossover cable. A Category 5 cable must be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. CONNECTING THE DSS-8+ Computer to DSS-8+ A computer can be connected to the DSS8+ via a two-pair Category...
...check the computer's Ethernet card, the cable, or the DSS-8+'s conditions and connections. The connection is accomplished from any (MDI-X) port on another switch or other devices. 9 DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be used for the computer connection depend on the ...-Through or Crossover cable. A Category 5 cable must be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. CONNECTING THE DSS-8+ Computer to DSS-8+ A computer can be connected to the DSS8+ via a two-pair Category...
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... mounting slots are provided on the screws; Please refer to view the LEDs. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on a cement wall 1. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: A.) Mounting on...
... mounting slots are provided on the screws; Please refer to view the LEDs. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on a cement wall 1. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to the illustration below: A.) Mounting on...