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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. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of the DSS-8+ Switch. Purpose This manual will familiarize you with the DSS-8+ Switch and guide you through the installation process. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities into one high-performance, easy-to other Ethernet switches. 1
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. Purpose This manual will familiarize you with the DSS-8+ Switch and guide you through the installation process. 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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...and receive nodes to guarantee against possible packet loss. The DSS-8+ can be used to cascade to an additional switch to open a Full-Duplex Fast Ethernet pipe. The DSS-8+ is scalable, allowing two or more DSS-8+s to be cascaded together. As the result of user-...all ports support 200Mbps, any port can provide workstations with store-andforward switching to ensure that offers solutions for the accelerating bandwidth needs of small Ethernet workgroups. Features The DSS-8+ is a high performance switch designed specifically for environments where traffic on the network and the number...
...and receive nodes to guarantee against possible packet loss. The DSS-8+ can be used to cascade to an additional switch to open a Full-Duplex Fast Ethernet pipe. The DSS-8+ is scalable, allowing two or more DSS-8+s to be cascaded together. As the result of user-...all ports support 200Mbps, any port can provide workstations with store-andforward switching to ensure that offers solutions for the accelerating bandwidth needs of small Ethernet workgroups. Features The DSS-8+ is a high performance switch designed specifically for environments where traffic on the network and the number...
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... make sure that it is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Four Rubber Feet 4. UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it . The box should be performed using the following steps: The power ... 5. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure there is adequate ventilation around it . Do not place heavy objects on the sides of the Switch. This Manual If any item is fully secured to the power adapter. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the...
... make sure that it is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Four Rubber Feet 4. UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it . The box should be performed using the following steps: The power ... 5. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure there is adequate ventilation around it . Do not place heavy objects on the sides of the Switch. This Manual If any item is fully secured to the power adapter. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the...
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Front Panel LED Indicators LED Indicators Power Indicator This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is transmitted or received. The green indicator blinks as Fast Ethernet data is receiving power; The indicator light is amber when the port is ... (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is 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 port is connected...
Front Panel LED Indicators LED Indicators Power Indicator This green indicator light is on when the DSS-8+ is transmitted or received. The green indicator blinks as Fast Ethernet data is receiving power; The indicator light is amber when the port is ... (Full Duplex/Collision) This green indicator light is 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 port is connected...
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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-...
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-...
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... a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be used for the computer connection depend on another switch or other devices. 9 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...
... a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be used for the computer connection depend on another switch or other devices. 9 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...
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...have completed the wall-mount. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. B.) Mounting on the screws; MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on a cement wall 1. Please refer to view the LEDs. you have completed the wall-mount. Hook the mounting holes of... the switch back on the bottom of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed ...
...have completed the wall-mount. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose. B.) Mounting on the screws; MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL The DSS-8+ can also be mounted on a cement wall 1. Please refer to view the LEDs. you have completed the wall-mount. Hook the mounting holes of... the switch back on the bottom of the switch back on a wood wall 1. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed ...
