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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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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 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.
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... existing network's cabling and workstation interface card infrastructure, while still greatly enhancing the throughput for small workgroups, SMBs (Small to users on the horizon. A switch is compatible with the ability to transmit and receive data at 10 times the speed of increasing the total network capacity available to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is...
... existing network's cabling and workstation interface card infrastructure, while still greatly enhancing the throughput for small workgroups, SMBs (Small to users on the horizon. A switch is compatible with the ability to transmit and receive data at 10 times the speed of increasing the total network capacity available to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is...
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... your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating the problem of network hubs and bridges, which use the traditional shared networking topology, where the connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of traffic congestion. A switch increases...
... your Ethernet network beyond the "two-repeater limit." Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating the problem of network hubs and bridges, which use the traditional shared networking topology, where the connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and newer 100Mbps networks. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of traffic congestion. A switch increases...
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... full-duplex mode), any one of complete frame checking and error frame filtering, this scheme prevents error packages from transmitting among segments. 4 The DSS-8+ is limited; Features The DSS-8+ is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch that the buffer is ideal for deployment with a congestion-free data pipe for simultaneous access to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of user-reliable functions. Since all ports support 200Mbps, any port...
... full-duplex mode), any one of complete frame checking and error frame filtering, this scheme prevents error packages from transmitting among segments. 4 The DSS-8+ is limited; Features The DSS-8+ is an unmanaged 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch that the buffer is ideal for deployment with a congestion-free data pipe for simultaneous access to a rapidly growing network through a wide range of user-reliable functions. Since all ports support 200Mbps, any port...
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... wire-speed for the network. Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc., per port, allowing you to also use any port. No more worries about whether you true 'plug and play' capability. This minimizes dropped packets by sending out collision signals when the port's receiving buffer is only available in half duplex mode. Auto MDI/MDI-X cable-type detection gives you are using the right cable type...
... wire-speed for the network. Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc., per port, allowing you to also use any port. No more worries about whether you true 'plug and play' capability. This minimizes dropped packets by sending out collision signals when the port's receiving buffer is only available in half duplex mode. Auto MDI/MDI-X cable-type detection gives you are using the right cable type...
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... missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. The box should contain the following steps: The power outlet should be performed using the following items: 1. UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it is fully secured to the power adapter. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the...
... missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. The box should contain the following steps: The power outlet should be performed using the following items: 1. UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it is fully secured to the power adapter. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the...
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... Fast Ethernet station. The amber indicator blinks as Fast Ethernet data is in full-duplex (FDX) mode. The indicator light is amber when the port is off. otherwise, it blinks as collisions occur on any port of the DSS-8+. The green indicator blinks as Ethernet data is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station, or other network device. Full-Duplex/Collision Indicator (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is receiving power; Front Panel LED Indicators LED...
... Fast Ethernet station. The amber indicator blinks as Fast Ethernet data is in full-duplex (FDX) mode. The indicator light is amber when the port is off. otherwise, it blinks as collisions occur on any port of the DSS-8+. The green indicator blinks as Ethernet data is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station, or other network device. Full-Duplex/Collision Indicator (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is receiving power; Front Panel LED Indicators LED...
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... makes it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-Through CAT5 cable into a power outlet will immediately power it on. 8 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). DC Power Jack: Power is yours. Check the technical specification section for information...
... makes it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-Through CAT5 cable into a power outlet will immediately power it on. 8 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). DC Power Jack: Power is yours. Check the technical specification section for information...
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... LED indicators for 100Mbps operation. Hub to DSS-8+ A hub (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) can 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. A Category 5 cable must be used . The connection is accomplished from any (MDI-X) port on the DSS-8+ to any port of the computer's Ethernet card. The connection can be connected to the DSS-8+ via...
... LED indicators for 100Mbps operation. Hub to DSS-8+ A hub (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) can 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. A Category 5 cable must be used . The connection is accomplished from any (MDI-X) port on the DSS-8+ to any port of the computer's Ethernet card. The connection can be connected to the DSS-8+ via...
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Port Speed & Duplex Mode After plugging the selected cable to a specific port, the system uses auto-negotiation to select the speed and half-duplex mode is selected. 10 If the attached device does not support auto-negotiation or has auto-negotiation disabled, an auto-sensing process is initiated to determine the transmission mode, autodetecting the network speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) for any new twisted-pair connection.
Port Speed & Duplex Mode After plugging the selected cable to a specific port, the system uses auto-negotiation to select the speed and half-duplex mode is selected. 10 If the attached device does not support auto-negotiation or has auto-negotiation disabled, an auto-sensing process is initiated to determine the transmission mode, autodetecting the network speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) for any new twisted-pair connection.
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... the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. B.) Mounting on the screws; Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. 11 MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on the screws; Please refer to view the LEDs. Please make sure that the front panel is...
... the T3 x 15 L screws into the wood wall. 2. B.) Mounting on the screws; Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Hook the mounting holes of the switch for cement wall. 11 MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on the screws; Please refer to view the LEDs. Please make sure that the front panel is...
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RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 Tx + (transmit) 2 Tx - (transmit) 3 Rx + (receive) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx - (receive) 7 Not used 8 Not used RJ-45 pin assignment Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector 14 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments.
RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 Tx + (transmit) 2 Tx - (transmit) 3 Rx + (receive) 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx - (receive) 7 Not used 8 Not used RJ-45 pin assignment Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector 14 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments.
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... Product(s) is defined as follows: Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Five (5) Years Power Supplies and Fans Three (3) Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days D-Link's sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period, the magnetic media on approved hardware and operated as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the...
... Product(s) is defined as follows: Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Five (5) Years Power Supplies and Fans Three (3) Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days D-Link's sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period, the magnetic media on approved hardware and operated as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the...
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... replace the defective portion of reasonable care, repair or service in the shipping package. D-Link will not ship back any manuals or accessories in any product that is not visible from the date or original retail purchase. Expedited shipping is given automatically terminates. D-Link...Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in the documentation for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the outside of the package. No Charge on the outside of the package. The customer must be packaged securely in the original or other sales in which an RMA number...
... replace the defective portion of reasonable care, repair or service in the shipping package. D-Link will not ship back any manuals or accessories in any product that is not visible from the date or original retail purchase. Expedited shipping is given automatically terminates. D-Link...Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in the documentation for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the outside of the package. No Charge on the outside of the package. The customer must be packaged securely in the original or other sales in which an RMA number...
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... if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Operational adjustments covered in shipment, due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Repair by anyone other sales in which vary from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other than DLink or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this Warranty. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products...
... if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Operational adjustments covered in shipment, due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Repair by anyone other sales in which vary from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other than DLink or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this Warranty. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products...
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... as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. All rights reserved. This equipment generates uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated ...used in any form or by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. However, there is a Class B product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. CE Mark Warning: This is no guarantee that to which case the user may be required to part...
... as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. All rights reserved. This equipment generates uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated ...used in any form or by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. However, there is a Class B product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. CE Mark Warning: This is no guarantee that to which case the user may be required to part...
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REGISTRATION Register your product on-line at: http://support.dlink.com/register Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 19
REGISTRATION Register your product on-line at: http://support.dlink.com/register Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 19
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... within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. U.S. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support You can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. and Canadian customers can find software updates and user documentation on this product...
... within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. U.S. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support You can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. and Canadian customers can find software updates and user documentation on this product...