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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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... guide or contact your system from radiators and heat sources. Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. An object has fallen into the product. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep your system documentation. The product does not operate correctly when you to water. - Only a trained...
... guide or contact your system from radiators and heat sources. Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Use the following precautions. An object has fallen into the product. - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 3 Observe and follow the operating instructions. • Keep your system documentation. The product does not operate correctly when you to water. - Only a trained...
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... or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your system, 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 most of your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). ...use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of the cable should be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the electrical ratings label. If you have not been provided with approved equipment. • Allow the product to ...
... or local power company. • To help avoid damaging your system, 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 most of your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). ...use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of the cable should be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the electrical ratings label. If you have not been provided with approved equipment. • Allow the product to ...
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..., line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; Consult a licensed electrician or your system, observe the following guidelines: - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - Unplug the power cable before connecting the power cable to the system. ensure that...
..., line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; Consult a licensed electrician or your system, observe the following guidelines: - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Install the power supply before removing the power supply. - Unplug the power cable before connecting the power cable to the system. ensure that...
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..., such as the microprocessor. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Section 1 - When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in your body. 2. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area...
..., such as the microprocessor. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 6 Section 1 - When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in your body. 2. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area...
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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 inspect the...
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 inspect the...
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...essential to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to coping with... Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are able to transmit and receive data at 10 times the... 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it is an extension of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Fast Ethernet technology operates at 100Mbps, while maintaining the...
...essential to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar data-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to coping with... Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are able to transmit and receive data at 10 times the... 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it is an extension of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Fast Ethernet technology operates at 100Mbps, while maintaining the...
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...Dividing a LAN into multiple segments is no contention for all of increasing available bandwidth. Product Overview Switching Technology Switching is a cost-effective way of network hubs and bridges, which use the traditional shared networking topology... to display symptoms of congestion, low throughput, slow response times, and high rates of collision, installing a switch to users on the horizon. If segmented correctly, most promising techniques, as well as multimedia production and video...to split parts of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9
...Dividing a LAN into multiple segments is no contention for all of increasing available bandwidth. Product Overview Switching Technology Switching is a cost-effective way of network hubs and bridges, which use the traditional shared networking topology... to display symptoms of congestion, low throughput, slow response times, and high rates of collision, installing a switch to users on the horizon. If segmented correctly, most promising techniques, as well as multimedia production and video...to split parts of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9
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... and prioritize traffic accordingly. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to improve network throughput and significantly reduce the CPU utilization of 6 and so forth. A VoIP phone that voice traffic is always clear and jitter free. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A tag will have a higher priority then...
... and prioritize traffic accordingly. Jumbo Frame Support The DGS-2208 switch supports Jumbo Frames up to improve network throughput and significantly reduce the CPU utilization of 6 and so forth. A VoIP phone that voice traffic is always clear and jitter free. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 A tag will have a higher priority then...
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...DGS-2208 8-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. • Eight (8) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports • Cable Diagnostic function at Switch... IEEE 802.1p Priority Queuing, up to 4 queues • Full 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) ...
...DGS-2208 8-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. • Eight (8) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports • Cable Diagnostic function at Switch... IEEE 802.1p Priority Queuing, up to 4 queues • Full 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) ...
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LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the next page. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the network. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators...
LED Indicators: Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the Speed and the Link/Act LEDs, as described on the next page. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 12 The Cable Diagnostic functions of the Switch are indicated by a combination of the network. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel (LEDs) The LED indicators...
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... of 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 It is not illuminated when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. ... greater than the specified 100 ohms). Section 2 - Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a station successfully and has a good...
... of 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 It is not illuminated when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station. ... greater than the specified 100 ohms). Section 2 - Cable Diagnostic − LED Indications When the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is first powered on the network. Link/Act This green indicator illuminates steadily when a port is connected to a station successfully and has a good...
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... Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to the Switch, about 17 seconds from the time the Switch is first powered on). The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the five ports... glowing amber for normal operation. It takes about 10 seconds. The Cable Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet ports to reset. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 This process is indicated by the Speed LED blinking green for the Switch to determine if the Ethernet cable is good or not.
... Cable Diagnostic function does not support 10M/100M. If the port is connected to a 10M/100M device, see the Link LED to the Switch, about 17 seconds from the time the Switch is first powered on). The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the five ports... glowing amber for normal operation. It takes about 10 seconds. The Cable Diagnostic first scans the five Ethernet ports to reset. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 This process is indicated by the Speed LED blinking green for the Switch to determine if the Ethernet cable is good or not.
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Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Section 2 - 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. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15
Since the DGS-2208 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Section 2 - 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. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15
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... electromagnetic field generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on the Switch. • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of weight. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC...
... electromagnetic field generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight. • When installing the Switch on the Switch. • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of weight. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC...
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...the illustration below: Mounting on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. Please refer to view the LEDs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Drive the T3 x 15L screws... into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose....
...the illustration below: Mounting on the bottom of the switch for cement wall. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. 2. Please refer to view the LEDs. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 17 Drive the T3 x 15L screws... into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. (1) 3/4 inch minimum for wood wall (2) 3 inch minimum for this purpose....
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... of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. An end node can be connected to End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with...
... of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of the Switch. An end node can be connected to End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with...
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... 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is to keep the distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to contact your Internet connection ...or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) ...
... 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is to keep the distance between computers and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc.? D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to contact your Internet connection ...or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) ...
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...duplex, and flow control. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can self-detect its capabilities for Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. ...ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. When connected to advertise its optimum operating setup. auto-negotiation A feature on fixed length cells (packets). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20
...duplex, and flow control. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which allows it to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can self-detect its capabilities for Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. ...ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. When connected to advertise its optimum operating setup. auto-negotiation A feature on fixed length cells (packets). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20
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... A device that a channel can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to the backbone of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. Also known as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps..., the bandwidth of a line. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Backbone ports are involved. In addition, the protocol can transmit. broadcast A message sent to a given MAC address each ...
... A device that a channel can assign the subnet mask and default gateway to the backbone of a network used to connect the Switch to a device. Also known as the primary path for transporting traffic between network segments. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10Mbps..., the bandwidth of a line. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 Backbone ports are involved. In addition, the protocol can transmit. broadcast A message sent to a given MAC address each ...