Preface - D-Link DGS-3700-12 Hardware Installation Manual

Preface

The DGS-3700 Series Hardware Installation Guide 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, power functions 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 – Introduces bas ic Switch management f eatures, i ncluding
password protection, SNMP settings, IP address assignment and connecting devices to the Switch.
Section 5, Introduction to Web-based Switch Management – Describes how t o c onnect t o a nd use t he Web-
based switch management feature on the Switch.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications – Features the technical specifications of the DGS-3700 Series.
Appendix B, Cable Lengths – Information on cable types and maximum distances.
Appendix C, Glossary – Lists definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document.
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