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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1 PURPOSE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 2 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 6 UNPACKING 6 SETUP 6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 7 FRONT PANEL 7 LED INDICATORS 7 REAR PANEL 8 CONNECTING THE SWITCH 9 COMPUTER TO DSS-8 9 HUB TO DSS-8 9 DSS-8+ TO OTHER DEVICES 9 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 10 MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 14 WARRANTY 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 20 ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1 PURPOSE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FAST ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY 2 SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 2 FEATURES 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP 6 UNPACKING 6 SETUP 6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 7 FRONT PANEL 7 LED INDICATORS 7 REAR PANEL 8 CONNECTING THE SWITCH 9 COMPUTER TO DSS-8 9 HUB TO DSS-8 9 DSS-8+ TO OTHER DEVICES 9 PORT SPEED & DUPLEX MODE 10 MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON A WALL 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 RJ-45 PIN SPECIFICATION 14 WARRANTY 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 20 ii
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... with a congestion-free data pipe for existing (10Mbps) Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ combines dynamic memory allocation with its eight ports may be installed where space is limited; Other key features include: Store-and-forward switching scheme capability. The DSS-8+, with store-andforward switching to ensure that offers solutions for a department or office planning to upgrade...
... with a congestion-free data pipe for existing (10Mbps) Ethernet workgroups. The DSS-8+ combines dynamic memory allocation with its eight ports may be installed where space is limited; Other key features include: Store-and-forward switching scheme capability. The DSS-8+, with store-andforward switching to ensure that offers solutions for a department or office planning to upgrade...
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...steps: The power outlet should be performed using the following items: 1. One External Power Adapter 3. Setup The setup of the DSS-8+ can be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch, and make sure that it . Four Rubber Feet 4. Nylon screw anchors and T3 x 15L screws 5. Do not cover... the ventilation holes on the switch. 6 UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it is fully secured to the power adapter. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure there is missing ...
...steps: The power outlet should be performed using the following items: 1. One External Power Adapter 3. Setup The setup of the DSS-8+ can be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch, and make sure that it . Four Rubber Feet 4. Nylon screw anchors and T3 x 15L screws 5. Do not cover... the ventilation holes on the switch. 6 UNPACKING AND SETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it is fully secured to the power adapter. One DSS-8+ 8-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch 2. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure there is missing ...
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...port of the DSS-8+. Front Panel LED Indicators LED Indicators Power Indicator This green indicator light is on when the port is transmitted or received. 7 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the Switch. 100Mbps Link/Activity, 10Mbps Link/Activity Indicator (100 Link/Act (green), 10 Link.../Act (amber)) This LED indicator light is green when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station, or other...
...port of the DSS-8+. Front Panel LED Indicators LED Indicators Power Indicator This green indicator light is on when the port is transmitted or received. 7 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the Switch. 100Mbps Link/Activity, 10Mbps Link/Activity Indicator (100 Link/Act (green), 10 Link.../Act (amber)) This LED indicator light is green when the port is connected to a 10Mbps Ethernet station, or other...
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... makes it on. 8 Since the DSS-8+ does not include a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-Through CAT5 cable into any port-the choice is supplied through an external... DC power adapter. Rear Panel DSS-8+ 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: All ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X cable-type detection...
... makes it on. 8 Since the DSS-8+ does not include a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight-Through CAT5 cable into any port-the choice is supplied through an external... DC power adapter. Rear Panel DSS-8+ 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: All ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X cable-type detection...
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... and connections. DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A Category 5 cable must be accomplished from any port of the hub to any of the computer's Ethernet card. CONNECTING THE DSS-8+ Computer to DSS-8+ A computer...
... and connections. DSS-8+ to other devices The DSS-8+ can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A Category 5 cable must be accomplished from any port of the hub to any of the computer's Ethernet card. CONNECTING THE DSS-8+ Computer to DSS-8+ A computer...