User manual D-LINK DGS-2208

[. . . ] Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The LED over the port label indicates a port speed of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port. Hub/Switch to DGS-2208 These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a standard Ethernet cable. · A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. · A 100BASE-T hub 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 the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5e or better UTP/STP cable. Connecting To Network Backbone or Server Any of the five Gigabit Ethernet ports are ideal for uplinking to a network backbone or network server. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 18 Section 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Why can´t I share my Internet connection to multiple computers when using my D-Link DGS-2208 switch?If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will need a router to "share" your Internet connection or a computer using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) or Proxy. Switches and hubs do not allow you to share a single IP address to multiple computers. Another alternative is to contact your ISP and purchase extra IP addresses for each additional computer. The DGS-2208 has Auto-MDI ports which automatically sense the type of cable being used (e. g. Straight-through or Crossover) and adjust themselves accordingly to pass data over the network. What is the maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between the DGS-2208 and other devices such as routers, switches, computers, etc. ?The maximum length of Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable that can be used between computers and other devices on a network is 100 meters or about 328 feet. Usually, you will want to keep the distance between devices well below the limit. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 19 Section 5 -Glossary Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 meters. 1000BASE-SX A long wavelength for a "long haul" fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-TX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over Category 5 and Type 1 Twisted Pair cabling. 10BASE-T The IEEE 802. 3 specification for Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. aging The automatic removal of dynamic entries from the Switch Database which have timed-out and are no longer valid. A connection oriented transmission protocol based on fixed length cells (packets). ATM is designed to carry a complete range of user traffic, including voice, data, and video signals. auto-negotiation A feature on a port, which allows it to advertise its capabilities for speed, duplex, and flow control. When connected to an end station that also supports auto-negotiation, the link can self-detect its optimum operating setup. D-Link DGS-2208 User Manual 20 Section 5 -Glossary backbone port A port that does not learn device addresses, and that receives all frames with an unknown address. [. . . ] D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer. [. . . ]