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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1 PURPOSE 1 TERMS/USAGE 1 OVERVIEW OF THIS USER'S GUIDE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 2 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 3 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 5 UNPACKING 5 SETUP 5 DESKTOP INSTALLATION 6 RACK MOUNTING 6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10 WARRANTY 12 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1 PURPOSE 1 TERMS/USAGE 1 OVERVIEW OF THIS USER'S GUIDE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 2 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 3 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 5 UNPACKING 5 SETUP 5 DESKTOP INSTALLATION 6 RACK MOUNTING 6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10 WARRANTY 12 i
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... the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch. Purpose This guide discusses how to other Ethernet switches. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your DSS-16+. Overview of this guide, the term "Switch" (first letter upper case) refers to DSS-16+ 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) refers to install your purchase of...
... the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch. Purpose This guide discusses how to other Ethernet switches. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your DSS-16+. Overview of this guide, the term "Switch" (first letter upper case) refers to DSS-16+ 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) refers to install your purchase of...
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... guarantee cost-effective and high-performance Fast Ethernet solutions in hardware, software, and personnel training. 2 Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of the DSS-16+ and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. A number of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes...
... guarantee cost-effective and high-performance Fast Ethernet solutions in hardware, software, and personnel training. 2 Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of the DSS-16+ and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. A number of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes...
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...local area network into different collision domains, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for network transmission capacity. Switching LAN technology is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to... users on a local area network. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of local area 3 Switching Technology Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling ...
...local area network into different collision domains, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for network transmission capacity. Switching LAN technology is a cost-effective way of increasing the total network capacity available to... users on a local area network. A switch bridges Ethernet packets at the MAC address level of local area 3 Switching Technology Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling ...
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network congestion problems. Features The DSS-16+ is designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. 16-port 10/100BASE Ethernet Switch with RJ-45 connectors Supports Auto-negotiation of speed and duplex modes... for each port Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X for each port Wire speed reception and transmission Store-and-Forward switching method Integrated address Look-Up...
network congestion problems. Features The DSS-16+ is designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. 16-port 10/100BASE Ethernet Switch with RJ-45 connectors Supports Auto-negotiation of speed and duplex modes... for each port Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X for each port Wire speed reception and transmission Store-and-Forward switching method Integrated address Look-Up...
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... carefully unpack its contents. The carton should be used for replacement. The power outlet should contain the following when setting up the Switch: 1. Visually inspect the power cord and see that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate 5 The surface must support at ...be within 1.42 meters (6 feet) of the device. 3. Unpacking Open the shipping carton for the DSS-16+. Setup Please consider the following items: One DSS-16+ 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch One AC power cord, suitable for your local reseller for shock cushioning Screws and two mounting brackets This ...
... carefully unpack its contents. The carton should be used for replacement. The power outlet should contain the following when setting up the Switch: 1. Visually inspect the power cord and see that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate 5 The surface must support at ...be within 1.42 meters (6 feet) of the device. 3. Unpacking Open the shipping carton for the DSS-16+. Setup Please consider the following items: One DSS-16+ 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch One AC power cord, suitable for your local reseller for shock cushioning Screws and two mounting brackets This ...
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...space between the device and the objects around the Switch. Do not place heavy objects on a Desktop or Shelf Rack Mounting The DSS-16+ can be mounted in a wiring closet with the provided screws. 6 Desktop Installation When installing the Switch on each corner of the device. Attach these cushioning... feet on the bottom at the switch's front panel (one on a desktop, the rubber feet included with the device must be placed in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch rack, which can be attached first. Fast Ethernet Switch installed on the Switch. Attach the mounting brackets at each...
...space between the device and the objects around the Switch. Do not place heavy objects on a Desktop or Shelf Rack Mounting The DSS-16+ can be mounted in a wiring closet with the provided screws. 6 Desktop Installation When installing the Switch on each corner of the device. Attach these cushioning... feet on the bottom at the switch's front panel (one on a desktop, the rubber feet included with the device must be placed in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch rack, which can be attached first. Fast Ethernet Switch installed on the Switch. Attach the mounting brackets at each...
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...Link / Act (Link/Activity) This indicator lights on when the port is off. if the light is blinking, it is connected to the detailed information about each of the DSS-16+'s LED indicators. The figure below shows the front panels of the DSS-16+. LED Indicator Panel Refer to a Fast Ethernet or Ethernet... device; IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of the DSS-16+. 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch 1. Power This indicator lights green when the switch is being...
...Link / Act (Link/Activity) This indicator lights on when the port is off. if the light is blinking, it is connected to the detailed information about each of the DSS-16+'s LED indicators. The figure below shows the front panels of the DSS-16+. LED Indicator Panel Refer to a Fast Ethernet or Ethernet... device; IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of the DSS-16+. 16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch 1. Power This indicator lights green when the switch is being...
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... the respective port in full duplex (FDX) operation mode. Just plug the network cable directly into the Switch. Otherwise, the LED is off when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet device. 2. It makes no difference if the end node is in half duplex operation mode. 100Mbps This... LED indicator lights green when the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. Twisted-Pair Ports These ports support auto-negotiation for giving a true "plug and play" capability. FDX / Col (Full-duplex/Collision) ...
... the respective port in full duplex (FDX) operation mode. Just plug the network cable directly into the Switch. Otherwise, the LED is off when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet device. 2. It makes no difference if the end node is in half duplex operation mode. 100Mbps This... LED indicator lights green when the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station. Twisted-Pair Ports These ports support auto-negotiation for giving a true "plug and play" capability. FDX / Col (Full-duplex/Collision) ...