Connecting The Switch; Pc To Switch; Switch To Switch (Other Devices) - D-Link DGS-3308 Series User Manual

8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch User's Guide
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ONNECTING HE WITCH
This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3308FG/DGS-3308TG to your Gigabit Ethernet network.

PC to Switch

A PC can be connected to the Switch via a four-pair Category 5 cable or a fiber optic cable. The PC should be connected to
any of the eight ports of the DGS-3308FG/DGS-3308TG.
Figure 4-1. Switch connected to a PC or Workstation
The LED indicators for PC connection are dependent on the LAN card capabilities. If LED indicators are not illuminated
after making a proper connection, check the PC's LAN card, the cable, Switch conditions, and connections.
The following LED indicator state is possible for a PC to Switch connection:
The Link/Act LED indicator lights up upon hooking up a PC that is powered on.

Switch to Switch (other devices)

The Switch can be connected to another switch or other devices (routers, bridges, etc.) via a fiber optic cable.
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