About This Guide; Terms/Usage; Copyright And Trademarks - D-Link SmartPro DGS-1500-20 User Manual

About This Guide

About This Guide
This guide provides instructions to install the D-Link Gigabit SmartPro Switch DGS-1500-20/28/52, how to
use the SmartConsole Utility, and to configure Web-based Management step-by-step.
This guide is mainly divided into four parts:
1. Hardware Installation: Step-by-step hardware installation procedures.
2. Getting Started: A startup guide for basic switch installation and settings.
3. Smart Console Utility: An introduction to the central management system.
4. Configuration: Information about the function descriptions and configuration settings.

Terms/Usage

In this guide, the term "Switch" (first letter capitalized) refers to the SmartPro Switch, and "switch" (first letter
lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. Some technologies refer to terms "switch", "bridge" and
"switching hubs" interchangeably, and both are commonly accepted for Ethernet switches.

Copyright and Trademarks

Information in this document is subjected to change without notice.
© 2011 D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of D-Link Corporation is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: D-Link and the D-LINK logo are trademarks of D-Link Corporation; Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products. D-Link Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
trade names other than its own.
Note: The model you have purchased may
appear slightly different from the illustrations
shown in the document. Refer to the Product
Instruction and Technical Specification sections
for detailed information about your switch, its
components, network connections, and technical
specifications.
A NOTE indicates important information that
helps a better use of the device.
A CAUTION indicates potential property damage
or personal injury.
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