Preface - D-Link DES-3226L Manual

DES-3226L Layer 2

Preface

The DES-3226L Manual is divided into sections that describe the system installation and
operating instructions with examples.
Section 1, Introduction – Describes the Switch and its features.
Section 2, Installation – Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch
and also describes the front panel, rear panel, side panels, and LED indicators of the
Switch.
Section 3, Connecting the Switch – Tells how you can connect the Switch to your
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network.
Section 4, Introduction to Switch Management – Talks about Local Console
Management via the RS-232 DCE console port and other aspects about how to manage
the Switch.
Section 5, Basic Switch Configuration – A detailed discussion about configuring some
of the basic functions of the switch, including accessing the Switch information, using the
Switch's utilities and setting up network configurations.
Section 6 Advanced Setup – A more detailed discussion of some of the management
features of the Switch including, Port Trunk Groups, IEEE 802.1p Priority Queues,
VLANs, and 802.1x Port-based Access Control.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications – The technical specifications of the DES-3226L
Appendix B, Cables and Connectors – Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector,
straight-through and crossover cables and standard pin assignments.
Appendix C, Cable Lengths – Information on cable types and maximum distances.
Glossary – Lists definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document.
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