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DGS-3208F Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Second Edition (October 2004) 6DGS3208F.02 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE
DGS-3208F Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Second Edition (October 2004) 6DGS3208F.02 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE
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... security. ♦ Chapter 7, "Web-Based Network Management." Lists the technical specifications of the Switch. ♦ Chapter 4, "Connecting the Switch." Helps you how to install your DGS-3208F stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, "Switch Management Concepts." Tells how to use the built-in console interface or Webbased management...
... security. ♦ Chapter 7, "Web-Based Network Management." Lists the technical specifications of the Switch. ♦ Chapter 4, "Connecting the Switch." Helps you how to install your DGS-3208F stand-alone Switch, how to connect it to your Gigabit Ethernet network. ♦ Chapter 5, "Switch Management Concepts." Tells how to use the built-in console interface or Webbased management...
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... between the individual segments. Since it possible for network transmission capacity, giving some background information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching technology. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 1 1 INTRODUCTION This section describes the features of the DGS-3208F, as well as a high-speed selective bridge between your network with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100...
... between the individual segments. Since it possible for network transmission capacity, giving some background information about Gigabit Ethernet and switching technology. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 1 1 INTRODUCTION This section describes the features of the DGS-3208F, as well as a high-speed selective bridge between your network with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100...
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... an ideal solution to segment local area networks, but the cost of local area network congestion problems. Features The DGS-3208F Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for 1000-Mbps speed. ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ... used to most kinds of a router and the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Performance features ♦ Store and forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation and protocol conversion. ♦ Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to a PC and console/out-...
... an ideal solution to segment local area networks, but the cost of local area network congestion problems. Features The DGS-3208F Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for 1000-Mbps speed. ♦ 12K active MAC address entry table per device with automatic learning and aging. ... used to most kinds of a router and the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Performance features ♦ Store and forward switching scheme capability to support rate adaptation and protocol conversion. ♦ Full duplex to allow two communicating stations to a PC and console/out-...
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...should be performed using the following items: ♦ One DGS-3208F Gigabit Ethernet Switch ♦ Accessory pack: 2 mounting brackets and screws ♦ Four rubber feet with the device must support at each corner of the device. Desktop or Shelf Installation When installing the Switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with... carton of the device. ♦ Visually inspect the power cord and see that there is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for the Switch. Setup The setup of the Switch can be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the...
...should be performed using the following items: ♦ One DGS-3208F Gigabit Ethernet Switch ♦ Accessory pack: 2 mounting brackets and screws ♦ Four rubber feet with the device must support at each corner of the device. Desktop or Shelf Installation When installing the Switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included with... carton of the device. ♦ Visually inspect the power cord and see that there is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for the Switch. Setup The setup of the Switch can be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the...
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... any or all LAN segment cables connected. 5 Figure 2- 2A. Figure 2-2B. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the switch's front panel (one on The DGS-3208F Switch can be used with the equipment rack to the local power source automatically and may be turned on a Desktop or Shelf Rack Installation... The DGS-3208F can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in the rack. Attaching...
... any or all LAN segment cables connected. 5 Figure 2- 2A. Figure 2-2B. To install, attach the mounting brackets on the switch's front panel (one on The DGS-3208F Switch can be used with the equipment rack to the local power source automatically and may be turned on a Desktop or Shelf Rack Installation... The DGS-3208F can be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in the rack. Attaching...
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..., and LED indicators. Rear panel view of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). A description of the DGS-3208F 7 The following shows the rear panel of the network. Figure 3-2. Figure 3-1. Front panel view of the DGS-3208F Switch ♦ Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multimode fiber interface for connections to workstations, servers...
..., and LED indicators. Rear panel view of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). A description of the DGS-3208F 7 The following shows the rear panel of the network. Figure 3-2. Figure 3-1. Front panel view of the DGS-3208F Switch ♦ Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports of fixed 1000BASE-SX multimode fiber interface for connections to workstations, servers...
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... fans are used to serve the same purpose. Plug in the female connector of the Switch include Power, Console, Link/ACT, and Full. Right side panel view of the system also provide heat vents to dissipate heat. The DGS-3208F Switch LED indicators ♦ Power After turning on the power, the Power indicator on the...
... fans are used to serve the same purpose. Plug in the female connector of the Switch include Power, Console, Link/ACT, and Full. Right side panel view of the system also provide heat vents to dissipate heat. The DGS-3208F Switch LED indicators ♦ Power After turning on the power, the Power indicator on the...
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Figure 4-1. DGS-3208F Switch connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a fiber optic cable. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3208F to any of the eight ports (1x - 8x) of the DGS-3208F. If LED ... illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC's LAN card, the cable, Switch conditions, and connections. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to Switch connection: ♦ The Link/ACT LED indicator lights up upon hookup. The following is required) The LED indicators...
Figure 4-1. DGS-3208F Switch connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a fiber optic cable. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 4 4 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3208F to any of the eight ports (1x - 8x) of the DGS-3208F. If LED ... illuminated after making a proper connection, check the PC's LAN card, the cable, Switch conditions, and connections. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to Switch connection: ♦ The Link/ACT LED indicator lights up upon hookup. The following is required) The LED indicators...
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Figure 4-2. DGS-3208F Switch to switch connection. 11
Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide Figure 4-2. DGS-3208F Switch to switch connection. 11
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... Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) provides the capability for the Switch to operate properly with these components, while the Switch can change the default Switch IP Address to meet the specification of the DGS-3208F Switch via management platforms. The console port is accomplished through a...Menu screen of the console program, an Administrator or Normal User (defined in the event of the Switch. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 5 5 SWITCH MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS Local Console Management Local console management involves the administration of your networking address scheme. 12...
... Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) provides the capability for the Switch to operate properly with these components, while the Switch can change the default Switch IP Address to meet the specification of the DGS-3208F Switch via management platforms. The console port is accomplished through a...Menu screen of the console program, an Administrator or Normal User (defined in the event of the Switch. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 5 5 SWITCH MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS Local Console Management Local console management involves the administration of your networking address scheme. 12...
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...VLAN. Broadcast storms can be forwarded to ports in limiting the scope of broadcast packets on switch ports and act on the network over time. Also, many switches, including the DGS-3208F, have expired, whereupon the packets will be discarded and the network will only be quite effective... Basically, they are members of broadcast packets that generate broadcast traffic, among others. In effect, broadcast storms can only belong to the switch. Furthermore, ports can originate from the attached segment. When the number of broadcast packets on the data. It does this by network ...
...VLAN. Broadcast storms can be forwarded to ports in limiting the scope of broadcast packets on switch ports and act on the network over time. Also, many switches, including the DGS-3208F, have expired, whereupon the packets will be discarded and the network will only be quite effective... Basically, they are members of broadcast packets that generate broadcast traffic, among others. In effect, broadcast storms can only belong to the switch. Furthermore, ports can originate from the attached segment. When the number of broadcast packets on the data. It does this by network ...
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.... View/Delete User Account screen To delete your user password: Choose View/Delete User Accounts from the User Account Management menu. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide View/Delete User Account Access to prevent accidentally deleting all of the user you delete the current logged-in user, however, ... privilege can be defined. Press APPLY to three user names can delete users. Setting Up The Switch This section will not let you wish to remove to access the first item on the DGS-3208F main menu. To view your user password: 1. The following menu appears: 31 Only users with...
.... View/Delete User Account screen To delete your user password: Choose View/Delete User Accounts from the User Account Management menu. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide View/Delete User Account Access to prevent accidentally deleting all of the user you delete the current logged-in user, however, ... privilege can be defined. Press APPLY to three user names can delete users. Setting Up The Switch This section will not let you wish to remove to access the first item on the DGS-3208F main menu. To view your user password: 1. The following menu appears: 31 Only users with...
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... window along the left side of the Switch's front panel. The Web browser acts as Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 7 7 WEB-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT Introduction The DGS-3208F offers an embedded Web-based (hypertext) ...interface allowing users to manage the Switch from the screen shots (pictures) in the section entitled...
... window along the left side of the Switch's front panel. The Web browser acts as Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide 7 7 WEB-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT Introduction The DGS-3208F offers an embedded Web-based (hypertext) ...interface allowing users to manage the Switch from the screen shots (pictures) in the section entitled...
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...Forwarding Table Configuration, 40, 41, 43 Filtering Database, 14 Firmware and Configuration Update, 57 Firmware Update, 57, 78 First time connecting to the Switch, 26 Flash memory, 3 Flow Control, 75, 79 Flow Ctrl, 36 Forward Delay, 18 Forward Delay(4-30 sec), 39 Forward Delay(4-30 Sec),... Late Collisions, 65 Learned, 67 LED Indicators, 8 Link Change Event, 13 Link Status, 101, 103 Link/Act LED indicator, 9 Local console management, 12 Lock Address Table(STOPs Learning), 41 Login On The Switch Console By Registered Users, 29 Login to DGS-3200 Manager, 71 Logout, 70 Lower Bridge Identifier, 15...
...Forwarding Table Configuration, 40, 41, 43 Filtering Database, 14 Firmware and Configuration Update, 57 Firmware Update, 57, 78 First time connecting to the Switch, 26 Flash memory, 3 Flow Control, 75, 79 Flow Ctrl, 36 Forward Delay, 18 Forward Delay(4-30 sec), 39 Forward Delay(4-30 Sec),... Late Collisions, 65 Learned, 67 LED Indicators, 8 Link Change Event, 13 Link Status, 101, 103 Link/Act LED indicator, 9 Local console management, 12 Lock Address Table(STOPs Learning), 41 Login On The Switch Console By Registered Users, 29 Login to DGS-3200 Manager, 71 Logout, 70 Lower Bridge Identifier, 15...