Connecting The Switch; Switch To End Node; Switch To Hub Or Switch - D-Link DGS-3224TG User Manual

DGS-3224TG Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide
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ONNECTING HE WITCH
This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3224TG to your Gigabit Ethernet network.

Switch to End Node

End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers.
An end node can be connected to the switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable—for
optimal performance, Category 5e is recommended. The end node should be connected to any of the
ports of the switch.
Figure 4-1. Switch connected to an End Node
The Link/Act LEDs on the bottom row of the front panel of the device light green when the link is
valid. The LED on the top row indicates port speed. It will light solid green for 1000 Mbps
connections, solid amber for 100 Mbps connections, and will remain off for 10 Mbps connections. A
blinking green LED on the bottom row indicates packet activity on that port.

Switch to Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable.
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