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... 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...
... 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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... cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your system, observe the following guidelines: - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. If the system has multiple sources of the ampere ratings... disconnect power from the system by unplugging all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected to the system. Always follow your local/national wiring rules. • When connecting or disconnecting power to the power supply. - ensure that nothing rests on or tripped ...
... cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your system, observe the following guidelines: - D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 5 Safety Instructions • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. If the system has multiple sources of the ampere ratings... disconnect power from the system by unplugging all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected to the system. Always follow your local/national wiring rules. • When connecting or disconnecting power to the power supply. - ensure that nothing rests on or tripped ...
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...backbone and servers to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is the most...Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are essential to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar ...extension of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to coping with a tenfold increase in ...
...backbone and servers to Medium Businesses), and any network supporting bandwidth-intensive applications. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is the most...Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are essential to support video conferencing, complex imaging, and similar ...extension of today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking technologies. Gigabit Ethernet enables fast optical fiber connections to coping with a tenfold increase in ...
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... the 205-meter network diameter limit for all of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood of network hubs and bridges, which use the traditional shared networking topology, where the connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and...
... the 205-meter network diameter limit for all of local area network congestion problems. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 9 As a result, the switch reduces considerably, the likelihood of network hubs and bridges, which use the traditional shared networking topology, where the connected nodes contend for network bandwidth with a dedicated channel between existing 10Mbps networks and...
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...Switch is connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of continuity between the pins at each end 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 indicate that a port is transmitting or receiving data on ),...
...Switch is connected to a remote network device: an open circuit (a lack of continuity between the pins at each end 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 indicate that a port is transmitting or receiving data on ),...
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...process takes about 17 seconds 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 required before the Switch will begin normal operation. If a cable fault is detected, it is fi...Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is then reset for each of the five ports, sequentially. Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal operation of cable faults detected by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. D-Link DGS-2208...
...process takes about 17 seconds 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 required before the Switch will begin normal operation. If a cable fault is detected, it is fi...Switch, only when the Switch is booted up (when the Switch is then reset for each of the five ports, sequentially. Product Overview The Cable Diagnostic function operates only during the normal operation of cable faults detected by the Cable Diagnostic during the Switch boot up or power-cycled. D-Link DGS-2208...
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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. 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 - 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.
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. 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 - 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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...for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Before You Connect to mount the switch. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the... generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to the bottom of the device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Installation Installation 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...
...for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges. • Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Switch. Before You Connect to mount the switch. Do not place heavy objects on a level surface, attach the... generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to the bottom of the device. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 16 Installation Installation 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...
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... LEDs for uplinking to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The end node can be connected to End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and...ports of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of the Switch. Section 3 - Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. An end node can ...
... LEDs for uplinking to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 The end node can be connected to End Node End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and...ports of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of the Switch. Section 3 - Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. An end node can ...
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... (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 What is a theoretical limit. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to multiple computers. 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? Usually...
... (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 What is a theoretical limit. Does the DGS-2208 switch have an uplink port? If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will want to multiple computers. 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? Usually...
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When connected to advertise its optimum operating setup. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 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 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. auto-negotiation...
When connected to advertise its optimum operating setup. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 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 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. auto-negotiation...
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... of your network. broadcast A message sent to the backbone of a line. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. bridge A device that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols are normally used as ... address each time a device is 100Mbps. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. Note that backbone ports were formerly known as designated downlink ports. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21
... of your network. broadcast A message sent to the backbone of a line. backbone The part of a network used to connect the Switch to all frames with an unknown address. bridge A device that interconnects local or remote networks no matter what higher level protocols are normally used as ... address each time a device is 100Mbps. Bridges form a single logical network, centralizing network administration. Note that backbone ports were formerly known as designated downlink ports. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 21
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... data within a corporate network where a switch provides high performance access to the serial form used on data transmission links. CSMA/CD Channel access method used for some period of the connected end station. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox, Intel, and Digital Equipment Corporation. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 Flow Control - (IEEE...
... data within a corporate network where a switch provides high performance access to the serial form used on data transmission links. CSMA/CD Channel access method used for some period of the connected end station. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox, Intel, and Digital Equipment Corporation. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 22 Flow Control - (IEEE...
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... Exchange. MDI Medium Dependent Interface. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 23 A network of a network section, an optional subnet section and a host section. Characterized by high data rates and low error rates. LAN Local Area Network. An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is... Section 5 -Glossary half duplex A system that carries data traffic in a NetWare network. Contrast with full-stops (periods), and is connected to be transmitted and received, but not at the same time. A unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP...
... Exchange. MDI Medium Dependent Interface. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 23 A network of a network section, an optional subnet section and a host section. Characterized by high data rates and low error rates. LAN Local Area Network. An Ethernet port connection where the transmitter of one device is... Section 5 -Glossary half duplex A system that carries data traffic in a NetWare network. Contrast with full-stops (periods), and is connected to be transmitted and received, but not at the same time. A unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP...
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... source of power when connected to ten different groups of rules for IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T networks. Subset of SNMP MIB II, which allows monitoring and management capabilities by the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to a specific subset of the packet. Stores a device's management characteristics and parameters. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 A device...
... source of power when connected to ten different groups of rules for IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T networks. Subset of SNMP MIB II, which allows monitoring and management capabilities by the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to a specific subset of the packet. Stores a device's management characteristics and parameters. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 24 A device...
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... and floods packets based on a wide range of network devices that are operational and enabled if the main paths fail. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. standby port The port in managing TCP/IP internets. TCP/IP A layered set of... to implement parallel paths for the switching decision. switch A device that will take over a serial line connection. STP works by allowing you to ensure that allows IP to form a single logical device. The Switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on ...
... and floods packets based on a wide range of network devices that are operational and enabled if the main paths fail. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 25 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. standby port The port in managing TCP/IP internets. TCP/IP A layered set of... to implement parallel paths for the switching decision. switch A device that will take over a serial line connection. STP works by allowing you to ensure that allows IP to form a single logical device. The Switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on ...
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... were connected directly to the host. Allows you to transfer files (such as if they are on each Switch. An Internet standard protocol that communicate as software upgrades) from a remote device using your switch's local management capabilities. VLT Virtual LAN Trunk. A Switch-to-Switch link which uses ASCII characters. VT100 screens have a text-based appearance. D-Link DGS-2208...
... were connected directly to the host. Allows you to transfer files (such as if they are on each Switch. An Internet standard protocol that communicate as software upgrades) from a remote device using your switch's local management capabilities. VLT Virtual LAN Trunk. A Switch-to-Switch link which uses ASCII characters. VT100 screens have a text-based appearance. D-Link DGS-2208...
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... Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Appendix A - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your router (192.168.0.1).The Secondary DNS is not needed or...Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you may enter a DNS server from your settings. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 28 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save...
... Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Appendix A - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your router (192.168.0.1).The Secondary DNS is not needed or...Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you may enter a DNS server from your settings. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 28 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save...
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... IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 35 Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW...STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK'S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE,...
... IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 35 Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW...STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK'S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE,...
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...reception, which the receiver is a Class B product. This equipment generates, uses, and can be required to radio communication. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 36 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in which case the user may cause harmful ...following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. FCC...
...reception, which the receiver is a Class B product. This equipment generates, uses, and can be required to radio communication. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 36 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in which case the user may cause harmful ...following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. FCC...