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... the Network 16 Mounting the Switch on the Wall 17 Mounting on a cement wall 17 Mounting on a wood wall 17 Connecting the Switch 18 DGS-2208 to End Node 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or... Server ... 18 Troubleshooting 19 Glossary 20 Networking Basics 27 Check your IP address 27 Statically Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208...
... the Network 16 Mounting the Switch on the Wall 17 Mounting on a cement wall 17 Mounting on a wood wall 17 Connecting the Switch 18 DGS-2208 to End Node 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 18 Connecting To Network Backbone or... Server ... 18 Troubleshooting 19 Glossary 20 Networking Basics 27 Check your IP address 27 Statically Assign an IP address 28 Technical Specifications 29 DGS-2208 Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 31 Warranty 32 Registration 37 D-Link DGS-2208...
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... the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your trained service provider: - If any product except as explained in a wet environment. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you follow service markings. Also, do not...
... the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your trained service provider: - If any product except as explained in a wet environment. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you follow service markings. Also, do not...
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... source required, consult your service provider or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to help prevent an electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into the ...rating of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be greater than the ratings marked on the product's electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Do not use a 3-wire cable with the power available in your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). Doing so can ...
... source required, consult your service provider or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to help prevent an electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into the ...rating of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. • Also be greater than the ratings marked on the product's electrical ratings label. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 Do not use a 3-wire cable with the power available in your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). Doing so can ...
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... system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. Be sure that they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 route cables so that nothing rests on or tripped over. Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Install the power...
... system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. Be sure that they cannot be stepped on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 route cables so that nothing rests on or tripped over. Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Install the power...
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... a sensitive component, first place it in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic grounding strap. Section 1 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can also take the following steps to prevent damage from your body before unwrapping the...
... a sensitive component, first place it in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic grounding strap. Section 1 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can also take the following steps to prevent damage from your body before unwrapping the...
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D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Switch • Manual and Warranty on CD • Four (4) Rubber Feet • Wall Mount Kit • Power Adapter Setup The setup of the DGS-2208 can be performed using the following steps: • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. • Visually...
D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DGS-2208 8-port Switch • Manual and Warranty on CD • Four (4) Rubber Feet • Wall Mount Kit • Power Adapter Setup The setup of the DGS-2208 can be performed using the following steps: • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. • Visually...
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...applications. In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Upgrading key components, such as your backbone and servers to coping with a tenfold increase ...for existing Ethernet-based networks. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is an extension of desktop computing applications are able to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by the ...
...applications. In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Upgrading key components, such as your backbone and servers to coping with a tenfold increase ...for existing Ethernet-based networks. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is an extension of desktop computing applications are able to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by the ...
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..., as well as multimedia production and video conferencing, are on investment, could well consist of installing the right mixture of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood of increasing available bandwidth. If segmented correctly, most common ways of traffic congestion. When two...
..., as well as multimedia production and video conferencing, are on investment, could well consist of installing the right mixture of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood of increasing available bandwidth. If segmented correctly, most common ways of traffic congestion. When two...
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...fic and when it enters the switch the switch can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. In 802.1p a port can assign a priority to improve network throughput and significantly reduce the CPU utilization of the frame. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A VoIP phone that... to (9K) in size. When a frame tagged with varying priority tags and classify them based on these tags. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to indicate the priority of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by...
...fic and when it enters the switch the switch can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. In 802.1p a port can assign a priority to improve network throughput and significantly reduce the CPU utilization of the frame. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A VoIP phone that... to (9K) in size. When a frame tagged with varying priority tags and classify them based on these tags. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to indicate the priority of large file transfers such as multimedia files or large data files by...
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... wire speed reception and transmission • Store-and-Forward switching method • Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses • Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs • Jumbo frame support (9.6Kbytes) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
... wire speed reception and transmission • Store-and-Forward switching method • Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses • Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs • Jumbo frame support (9.6Kbytes) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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... indicator. The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel...
... indicator. The following shows the LED indicators for the Switch along with an explanation of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps, and 100Mbps. LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel...
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... the Cable Diagnostic function is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. Product Overview Power Indicator This green indicator illuminates when the Switch is first powered on the network. It is green when the port is initialized and run. The Cable Diagnostic function... as follows: Open, Short, or Improper Termination: Speed LED: Amber Link/Act LED: Off Cable connection good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is receiving power. Section 2 -
... the Cable Diagnostic function is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. Product Overview Power Indicator This green indicator illuminates when the Switch is first powered on the network. It is green when the port is initialized and run. The Cable Diagnostic function... as follows: Open, Short, or Improper Termination: Speed LED: Amber Link/Act LED: Off Cable connection good: Speed LED: Green Link/Act LED: Off D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 13 Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is receiving power. Section 2 -
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Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal operation of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 NOTE: There is first applied to reset. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for 5 seconds, after...Ethernet ports to check if the cable is in good working order. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to determine if the Ethernet cable is good or not. This process is then reset for each of cable faults detected by the ...
Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal operation of the Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 NOTE: There is first applied to reset. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for 5 seconds, after...Ethernet ports to check if the cable is in good working order. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to determine if the Ethernet cable is good or not. This process is then reset for each of cable faults detected by the ...
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Section 2 - DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps) Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network.
Section 2 - DC Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15 Product Overview Rear Panel (Connections) Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps) Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network.
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... port. • Make sure that can support at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of weight. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on the Switch. • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the device.
... port. • Make sure that can support at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) of weight. Section 3 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on the Switch. • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the device.
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... T3 x 15 L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the wood wall. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch...
... T3 x 15 L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the wood wall. 2. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch...
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...Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to a network backbone or network server. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of ways using a standard Ethernet cable. • A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch...Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The LED over the port label indicates a port speed of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for ...
...Link/Act LEDs for uplinking to a network backbone or network server. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of ways using a standard Ethernet cable. • A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch...Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The LED over the port label indicates a port speed of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for ...
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...3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used (e.g. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to keep the distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Usually, you will want to pass data over ... will need a router to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of cable being used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is to "share" your ISP and purchase extra...
...3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used (e.g. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to keep the distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? Usually, you will want to pass data over ... will need a router to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of cable being used between the DGS-2208 and other devices on a network is to "share" your ISP and purchase extra...
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ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to advertise its optimum operating setup. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on fixed length cells (packets). When ...for Ethernet over Category 5 and Type 1 Twisted Pair cabling. 10BASE-T The IEEE 802.3 specification for speed, duplex, and flow control. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 Section 5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 meters. 1000BASE...
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to advertise its optimum operating setup. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on fixed length cells (packets). When ...for Ethernet over Category 5 and Type 1 Twisted Pair cabling. 10BASE-T The IEEE 802.3 specification for speed, duplex, and flow control. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 Section 5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 meters. 1000BASE...
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... as line speed. baud rate The switching speed of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. bridge A device that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols are normally used as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Also known as designated...
... as line speed. baud rate The switching speed of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. bridge A device that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols are normally used as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Also known as designated...