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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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...growing network through a wide range of user-reliable functions. and it provides immediate access to guarantee against possible packet loss. The DSS-8+ is ideal for the accelerating bandwidth needs of users increase continuously. As the result of its small, compact size, was specifically ...designed for existing (10Mbps) Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ is the perfect choice for a department or office planning to upgrade to ensure that offers solutions for deployment with store-andforward...
...growing network through a wide range of user-reliable functions. and it provides immediate access to guarantee against possible packet loss. The DSS-8+ is ideal for the accelerating bandwidth needs of users increase continuously. As the result of its small, compact size, was specifically ...designed for existing (10Mbps) Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ is the perfect choice for a department or office planning to upgrade to ensure that offers solutions for deployment with store-andforward...
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... the power adapter. The box should contain the following steps: The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the DSS-8+ can be performed using the following items: 1. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the switch. 6 Nylon screw anchors and T3 x 15L screws...
... the power adapter. The box should contain the following steps: The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the DSS-8+ can be performed using the following items: 1. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the switch. 6 Nylon screw anchors and T3 x 15L screws...
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...as Fast Ethernet data is receiving power; Front Panel LED Indicators LED Indicators Power Indicator This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is transmitted or received. Otherwise, it is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. The amber indicator blinks as collisions occur on...port is off. 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 port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station, ...
...as Fast Ethernet data is receiving power; Front Panel LED Indicators LED Indicators Power Indicator This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is transmitted or received. Otherwise, it is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. The amber indicator blinks as collisions occur on...port is off. 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 port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station, ...
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Check the technical specification section for information about the DC power input voltage. DC Power Jack: Power is yours. 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... cable into any port-the choice is supplied through an external DC power adapter. The Auto MDI/MDI-X function makes 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 ...
Check the technical specification section for information about the DC power input voltage. DC Power Jack: Power is yours. 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... cable into any port-the choice is supplied through an external DC power adapter. The Auto MDI/MDI-X function makes 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 ...
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... 5 cable must be connected to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) ports on the capability of the eight DSS-8+ ports. DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be connected to the DSS-8+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A computer equipped with a ... 5 cable must be connected to the DSS8+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. CONNECTING THE DSS-8+ Computer to DSS-8+ A computer can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight...
... 5 cable must be connected to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) ports on the capability of the eight DSS-8+ ports. DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be connected to the DSS-8+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A computer equipped with a ... 5 cable must be connected to the DSS8+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. CONNECTING THE DSS-8+ Computer to DSS-8+ A computer can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight...
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.... (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the wood wall. 2. MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on the screws; Two mounting slots are provided on a cement wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into a cement wall. 2. Hook the...
.... (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the wood wall. 2. MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on the screws; Two mounting slots are provided on a cement wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into a cement wall. 2. Hook the...