About This Guide; Conventions; Overview Of This User's Guide - D-Link DES-1048G User Manual

This User's guide tells you how to install the DES-1048G, how to connect it to an
Ethernet network, and how to set the configuration using the built-in console interface.

Conventions

For simplicity, this documentation uses the terms "Switch" (first letter upper case) to
refer to the DES-1048G Ethernet Switch, and "switch" (first letter lower case) to refer
to all Ethernet switches, including the DES-1048G.

Overview of this User's Guide

♦ Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features as well as a
brief discussion of relevant switching technologies.
♦ Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic
installation of the switch.
♦ Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel, rear
panel, side panel and LED indicators of the switch.
♦ Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you can connect the DES-1048G
to an Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network and network backbone.
♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Talks about Local Console Management via
the RS-232 DTE console port and other aspects about how to manage the
Switch.
♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical specifications of the
switch.
♦ Appendix B, Cables and Connectors. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector,
straight and crossover cables and standard pin assignments.
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