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D-Link DGS-1008D User Manual

8-port 10/100/1000mbps gigabit ethernet switch
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  • Page 1 D-Link™ DGS-1008D 8-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch Manual Rev. 2.01 Building Networks for People RECYCLABLE...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of D-Link Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: D-Link and the D-LINK logo are trademarks of D-Link Computer Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch INTRODUCTION...1 ...1 THERNET ECHNOLOGY Fast Ethernet Technology ...1 Gigabit Ethernet Technology ...1 ...1 WITCHING ECHNOLOGY ...2 WITCH ESCRIPTION Features ...2 ...3 RONT ANEL OMPONENTS LED Indicators...3 ...5 ANEL ESCRIPTION INSTALLATION ...6 Package Contents...6 EFORE...

  • Page 4: Intended Readers

    D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Preface The DGS-1008D User’s Guide is divided into sections that describe the system installation and operating instructions with examples. Section 1, Introduction - A description of the physical features of the switch, including LED indicators, ports and panel descriptions.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    • To help avoid damaging your system, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location: – 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan –...
  • Page 6 D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Safety Instructions (continued) • Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country.

  • Page 7: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Safety Instructions (continued) Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the rack.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual segments. Traffic that needs to go from one segment to another (from one port to another) is automatically forwarded by the switch, without interfering...

  • Page 9: Switch Description

    Switch Description The DGS-1008D Switch module is equipped with eight ports providing dedicated 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps bandwidth. These ports can be used for connecting PCs, servers, and hubs. The eight multi-speed ports use standard twisted pair cabling and are ideal for segmenting networks into small, connected subnets.

  • Page 10: Front-Panel Components

    Switch along with an explanation of each indicator. LED Indicators Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network. A description of these LED indicators follows (see LED Indicators). The LED indicators of the Switch include Power, Link/Act, 1000Mbps and 100Mbps.
  • Page 11 Speed LED glowing amber for 5 seconds − after the initial port scan. The Switch is then reset for normal operation. It takes about 2 seconds for the Switch to reset. The entire Cable Diagnostic process takes about 17 seconds from the time the Switch is booted.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Description

    Power is supplied through an external AC power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the AC power input voltage. Figure 1-2. Rear panel view of the Switch 1000BASE-T Ports: Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet, Auto-Negotiating ports (10/100/1000Mbps) Comprehensive LED indicators display the conditions of the Switch and status of the network.

  • Page 13: Installation

    • 5. Wall-mounting Kit If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link Reseller for replacement. Before You Connect to the Network The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. Please follow these guidelines for setting up the Switch.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Switch On A Wall

    Mounting the Switch on a Wall The DGS-1008D can also be mounted on a wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch for this purpose. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to view the LEDs. Please refer to the illustration below: A.) Mounting on a cement wall...

  • Page 15: Provide For Adequate Ventilation

    Power On Plug one end of the AC to DC power converter into the power connector of the Switch and the other end into the local power source outlet. After the Switch is powered on, the LED indicators will momentarily blink. This blinking of the LED indicators represents a reset of the system.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Switch

    End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers. An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP cable. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of the Switch.

  • Page 17: Switch To Hub Or Switch

    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 twisted-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable. •...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Protocol: CSMA/CD Data Transfer Ethernet: 10Mbps Rate: 20Mbps Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps 200Mbps Gigabit 2000Mbps Ethernet: Topology: Star Network Ethernet: 2-pair UTP Cat.

  • Page 19: Glossary

    A port which does not learn device addresses, and which receives all frames with an unknown address. Backbone ports are normally used to connect the Switch to the backbone of your network. Note that backbone ports were formerly known as designated downlink ports.
  • Page 20 The port in a resilient link that will take over data transmission if the main port in the link fails. switch A device which filters, forwards and floods packets based on the packet’s destination address. The switch learns the addresses associated with each switch port and builds tables based on this information to be used for the switching decision.
  • Page 21 D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch VLT Virtual LAN Trunk. A Switch-to-Switch link which carries traffic for all the VLANs on each Switch. VT100 A type of terminal which uses ASCII characters. VT100 screens have a text-based appearance.
  • Page 22 D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office.
  • Page 23 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in...
  • Page 24 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Warranty And Registration Information

    HAZARD. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL D-LINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF A D- LINK PRODUCT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY.
  • Page 26 Warranty service for software products may be obtained by contacting a D-Link office within the applicable warranty period. A list of D-Link offices is provided at the back of this manual, together with a copy of the Registration Card. If a Registration Card for the product in question has not been returned to a D-Link office, then a proof of purchase (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice) must be provided when requesting warranty service.
  • Page 27 Le Florilege, No. 2, Allée de la Fresnerie, 78330 Fontenay-le-Fleury, France TEL: 33-1-3023-8688 FAX: 33-1-3023-8689 URL: www.dlink-france.fr E-MAIL: info@dlink-france.fr Germany D-Link Central Europe (D-Link Deutschland GmbH) Schwalbacher Strasse 74, D-65760 Eschborn, Germany TEL: 49-6196-77990 FAX: 49-6196-7799300 URL: www.dlink.de BBS: 49-(0) 6192-971199 (analog) BBS: 49-(0) 6192-971198 (ISDN)
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  • Page 31 8. What category best describes your company? Aerospace Engineering Education Retail/Chainstore/Wholesale Government house/company Other_____________________________________________________ 9. Would you recommend your D-Link product to a friend? Don't know yet 10.Your comments on this product? _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Telephone:_____________________ Fax:___________ * Product installed in type of computer (e.g., Compaq 486)

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