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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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...power available in your country. Section 1 - The voltage and current rating of your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 If you must be greater than the ratings marked on the product's electrical ratings label. These cables are electrically rated ...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 electrical ratings label. Doing so can cause a fire or an electric shock by shorting out interior components...
...power available in your country. Section 1 - The voltage and current rating of your location. • Use only approved power cable(s). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 4 If you must be greater than the ratings marked on the product's electrical ratings label. These cables are electrically rated ...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 electrical ratings label. Doing so can cause a fire or an electric shock by shorting out interior components...
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... the Switch. • Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully secured to the power adapter. • Do not cover the ventilation holes on the sides of the Switch, and make sure there is adequate ventilation around it. • Do not place heavy objects on the switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User...
... the Switch. • Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully secured to the power adapter. • Do not cover the ventilation holes on the sides of the Switch, and make sure there is adequate ventilation around it. • Do not place heavy objects on the switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User...
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... Ethernet is an extension of the existing investment in the same amount of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 It is the most cost-effective method to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-...similar data-intensive applications. Product Overview Introduction 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 speed of traditional Ethernet, offering maximum ...
... Ethernet is an extension of the existing investment in the same amount of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 It is the most cost-effective method to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-...similar data-intensive applications. Product Overview Introduction 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 speed of traditional Ethernet, offering maximum ...
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... one of the most common ways of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by higher latencies. Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for 100BASE-TX networks. Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating the problem of increasing the total network capacity...
... one of the most common ways of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by higher latencies. Switches provide full-line speed and dedicated bandwidth for 100BASE-TX networks. Switching LAN technology is an effective way of eliminating the problem of increasing the total network capacity...
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...will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with 4 preconfigured priority queues. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with a priority bit of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can receive frames with an 802.1p priority bit is received by enabling more efficient larger... such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of the frame. In 802.1p a port can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 Jumbo Frame support is always clear and jitter free. Section...
...will have a higher priority then traffic tagged with 4 preconfigured priority queues. The DGS-2208 supports the 802.1p feature with a priority bit of 0-7 and an 802.1p compliant switch can receive frames with an 802.1p priority bit is received by enabling more efficient larger... such as multimedia files or large data files by the switch it places the frame into one of the frame. In 802.1p a port can read this tag and prioritize traffic accordingly. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 10 Jumbo Frame support is always clear and jitter free. Section...
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...; 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) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11
...; 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) • IEEE 802.3x flow control for full duplex • Back pressure flow control for half duplex D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 11
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A description 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 these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Section 2 - Product Overview Hardware Overview...
A description 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 these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, 100/1000Mbps, and Link/Act. Section 2 - Product Overview Hardware Overview...
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... 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 connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of...
... 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 connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of...
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... begin normal operation. So, from the time the Switch is first powered on). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during ... 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 power is first applied to check if the cable is ... It takes about 10 seconds. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is in good working order. If a cable fault is detected, it is good or not. The...
... begin normal operation. So, from the time the Switch is first powered on). D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 14 Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during ... 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 power is first applied to check if the cable is ... It takes about 10 seconds. The initial port scan takes about 2 seconds for each of the Switch, only when the Switch is in good working order. If a cable fault is detected, it is good or not. The...
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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. 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. Section 2 - 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. 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. Section 2 - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 15
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...; Visually inspect the power cord and see that it from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Please follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC power port. • Make sure ... This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the Network The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protect the casing from scratches, and prevent it is adequate space for...
...; Visually inspect the power cord and see that it from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Please follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch. • Install the Switch on a level surface, attach the rubber feet to the AC power port. • Make sure ... This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D-Link switch and how to the Network The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protect the casing from scratches, and prevent it is adequate space for...
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Section 3 - Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. Mounting on a wall. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. ... of the switch for cement wall. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Please refer to view the LEDs. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual ...
Section 3 - Installation Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DGS-2208 can also be mounted on a wood wall 1. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into the wood wall. 2. Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws. Mounting on a wall. Drive the T3 x 15 L screws into a cement wall. ... of the switch for cement wall. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. 3. Please refer to view the LEDs. 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. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual ...
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... or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to any of the ports of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual...
... or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable. • A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to any of the ports of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual...
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... Troubleshooting 1. What is the maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is a theoretical limit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to keep the distance between devices well below the limit. The maximum...address to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Another alternative is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Section 4 - ...
... Troubleshooting 1. What is the maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that this is a theoretical limit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to keep the distance between devices well below the limit. The maximum...address to multiple computers when using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. Switches and hubs do not allow you will need a router to contact your Internet connection or a computer using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch? Another alternative is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Section 4 - ...
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ATM is designed to carry a complete range 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 Category 5 and Type 1 Twisted Pair cabling. 10BASE-T The...control. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. 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...
ATM is designed to carry a complete range 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 Category 5 and Type 1 Twisted Pair cabling. 10BASE-T The...control. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on a port, which have timed-out and are no longer valid. 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...
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backbone The part of a line. baud rate The switching speed of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. BOOTP The BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to a device. ... broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 broadcast A message sent to the backbone of Fast Ethernet is 100Mbps. Backbone ports are involved. The bandwidth of Ethernet is ...
backbone The part of a line. baud rate The switching speed of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. BOOTP The BOOTP protocol allows you to automatically map an IP address to a device. ... broadcast storm Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that backbone ports were formerly known as line speed. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21 broadcast A message sent to the backbone of Fast Ethernet is 100Mbps. Backbone ports are involved. The bandwidth of Ethernet is ...
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... occurs and the colliding devices delay their retransmissions for some period of sending a packet toward its destination by an internetworking device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 Flow Control - (IEEE 802.3x) A means of holding packets back at the same time and, in which...arrangement of data within a corporate network where a switch provides high performance access to run over cabling. Fast Ethernet 100Mbps technology based on the Switch accepting a terminal or modem connector. Ethernet networks operate at a congested switch port. Section 5 -Glossary console port The port ...
... occurs and the colliding devices delay their retransmissions for some period of sending a packet toward its destination by an internetworking device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 Flow Control - (IEEE 802.3x) A means of holding packets back at the same time and, in which...arrangement of data within a corporate network where a switch provides high performance access to run over cabling. Fast Ethernet 100Mbps technology based on the Switch accepting a terminal or modem connector. Ethernet networks operate at a congested switch port. Section 5 -Glossary console port The port ...
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RMON Remote Monitoring. RPS Redundant Power System. These addresses are crossed. See also main port and standby port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 Section 5 -Glossary MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over data transmission should the other fail. MIB ...which allows monitoring and management capabilities by the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to a specific subset of their managed systems. The Switch contains its own internal MIB. multicast Single packets copied to contain attributes of network addresses. protocol A set of information. RJ-45 Standard...
RMON Remote Monitoring. RPS Redundant Power System. These addresses are crossed. See also main port and standby port. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 Section 5 -Glossary MDI-X Medium Dependent Interface Cross-over data transmission should the other fail. MIB ...which allows monitoring and management capabilities by the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to a specific subset of their managed systems. The Switch contains its own internal MIB. multicast Single packets copied to contain attributes of network addresses. protocol A set of information. RJ-45 Standard...
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.... STP works by allowing you to implement parallel paths for the switching decision. standby port The port in a resilient link that are operational and enabled if the main paths fail. switch A device that allows IP to be used for network traffi...Switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on the packet's destination address. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. Spanning Tree Protocol - (STP) A bridge-based system for communication among a wide range of network devices that will take over a serial line connection. D-Link DGS-2208...
.... STP works by allowing you to implement parallel paths for the switching decision. standby port The port in a resilient link that are operational and enabled if the main paths fail. switch A device that allows IP to be used for network traffi...Switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on the packet's destination address. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. Spanning Tree Protocol - (STP) A bridge-based system for communication among a wide range of network devices that will take over a serial line connection. D-Link DGS-2208...