Preface - D-Link DXS-3326GSR Manual

DXS-3326GSR Gigabit Layer 3 Switch

Preface

The DXS-3326GSR 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 network.
Section 4, "Introduction to Switch Management" – Introduces basic Switch management features, including password
protection, SNMP settings, IP address assignment and connecting devices to the Switch.
Section 5, "Introduction to Web-based Switch Management" – Talks about connecting to and using the Web-based
switch management feature on the Switch.
Section 6, "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, such as Quality of
Service, The Access Profile Table, port mirroring and configuring the Spanning Tree.
Section 7, "Layer 3 IP Networking" – A discussion about Layer 3 IP Networking features including RIP, OSPF,
DHCP/BOOTP Relay, DNS Relay, VRRP, IP Multicast Routing Protocol, and PIM-DM.
Section 8, "Security Management" – A discussion of the security features of the Switch, including Security IP, User
Accounts, and Access Authentication Control.
Section 9, "SNMP Manager" – A detailed discussion regarding the Simple Network Monitoring Protocol including
description of features and a brief introduction to SNMP.
Section 10, "Monitoring" – Features graphs and windows used in monitoring features and packets on the Switch.
Section 11, "Maintenance" – Features information on Switch utility functions, including TFTP Services, Switch History,
Ping Test Save Changes and Rebooting Services.
Section 12, "Single IP Management" – Discussion on the Single IP Management function of the Switch, including
functions and features of the Java based user interface and the utilities of the SIM function.
Appendix A, "Technical Specifications" – The technical specifications of the DGS-3324SRi
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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