Connecting The Switch; Pc To Switch; Hub To Switch - D-Link DSH-16+ User Manual

The DSS-16+ blinks green when transmitting or receiving data on the
100Mbps network.
This indicator lights amber when the port is connected to a 10Mbps device.
The DSS-16+ blinks amber when transmitting or receiving data on the
10Mbps network.
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ONNECTING
This chapter describes how to connect DSS-16+ to your Fast Ethernet
network.

PC to Switch

A PC can be connected to DSS-16+ via a two-pair Category 5 UTP/STP
straight cables. The PC (equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps) should be
connected to any of the 16 ports (1x - 16x)
Note: Use CAT5 (or better) cable for 100Mbps connection.
After the connection is made, the port LED on DSS-16+ will show the status
of the connection. If LED indicator does not light after making a proper
connection, check the PC LAN card, DSS-16+, and DSS-16+ port.
The following are the possible LED indicator status for PC to Switch
connection:
1. The "LINK/ACT" LED indicator lights green for 100Mbps
connection or lights amber for 10Mbps connection.
2. The "FDX/COL LED" indicator lights green if the LAN adapter is
in full-duplex mode. The LED remains off when the adapter is in
half-duplex mode.

Hub to Switch

A hub (10 or 100BASE-TX) can be connected to DSS-16+ via a two-pair
Category 5 UTP/STP straight cables. Note: Use CAT5 (or better) cable for
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