Connecting The Switch; Switch To End Node; Switch To Hub Or Switch - D-Link DES-3250TG User Manual

This chapter describes how to connect the DES-3250TG to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit
Ethernet network. The Switch's auto-detection feature allows all 48 10/100 ports to support both MDI-
II and MDI-X connections.

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, or 5 UTP/STP cable. The end
node should be connected to any of the ports (1x - 48x) on the switch.
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The Link/Act LEDs in the top row for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. A
blinking LED in the top 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.
● A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4 or 5
UTP/STP cable.
● A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 5
UTP/STP cable.
D-Link DES-3250TG Standalone Layer 2 Switch
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Figure 4-1. Switch connected to an End Node
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