D-Link DGS-1510 Series, Getting Started Manual

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DNA (D-Link Network Assistant)

The DNA (D-Link Network Assistant) included on the 

installation CD is a program for discovering Smart 

Switches with the same L2 network segment connected 

to your PC. This tool can support windows 2000, XP, 

Vista, and Windows 7. There are two options for the 

installation of DNA (D-Link Network Assistant), one is 

through the autorun program on the installation CD and 

the other is manual installation.

Option 1: Follow these steps to install the DNA 

(D-Link Network Assistant) via the autorun 

program on the installation CD.

1. Insert the CD into your CD-Rom Drive.
2. The autorun program will pop up automatically
3. Simply click on the ”

Install DNA (D-Link Network 

Assistant)

” button and an installation wizard will guide 

you through the process. 

4. After successfully installing the DNA, you can find it 

under Start > Programs > D-Link > DNA.

5. Just connect the Switch to the same L2 network 

segment of your PC and use the 

DNA (D-Link 

Network Assistant)

 to discover the Switches.

Option 2: Follow these steps to install the DNA 

(D-Link Network Assistant) manually.

1. Insert the Utility CD into your CD-Rom Drive.

2. From the Start menu on the Windows desktop, choose 

Computer.

3. Double click on your CD-Rom/DVD-Rom Drive to start 

the autorun menu, or right click on the Drive to open 

the folder. Select DNA (D-Link Network Assistant) and 

double click on the setup.exe file.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the utility.

5. Upon completion, go to 

Start > Programs > D-Link > 

DNA

 and open the DNA (D-Link Network Assistant).

6. Just connect the Switch to the same L2 network 

segment of your PC and use the 

DNA (D-Link 

Network Assistant) 

to discover the Switches.

For detailed information of DNA, please refer the user 

manual.

Connecting The Console Port

To connect to the serial port, a special Console Cable 

must be used. This cable is included with this product’s 

packaging. The cable referred to as an RS-232 to RJ-45 

connector cable specifically pinned to connect to this 

switch’s serial port by using the correct pin configuration.

To connect to the console port of the Switch, use the 

following steps:

1. Connect the RS-232 end of the console cable to the 

Serial Port of the management PC.

2. Connect the RJ-45 end of the console cable to the 

Console Port of the Switch.

3. Open the HyperTerminal application (or any terminal 

emulation program capable of emulating a VT-100 

terminal connection) on the management PC and 

configure the Properies of this connection.

a.The Bits per second should be 115200 baud.

b.The Data bits should be 8. 

c.The Parity should be None. 
d.The Stop bits should be 1.  
e.The Flow control should be None.

Figure 10. Hyperterminal Connection Properties

4.  Now the Switch can be turned on and access to the 

Switch’s CLI will be available.

Telnet Management

Users may also access the switch through Telnet using 

your PC’s Command Prompt. To access it from your 

computer, users must first ensure that a valid connection 

is made through the Ethernet port of the Switch and your 

PC, and then click Start > Programs > Accessories > 

Command Prompt on your computer. Once the console 

window opens, enter the command telnet 10.90.90.90 

(depending on configured IP address) and press Enter 

on your keyboard. You should be directed to the opening 

console screen for the Command Line Interface of the 

switch, enter “admin” for the default user name and 

password for the Switch and press the Enter key.

SNMP-Based Management

You can manage the Switch with D-Link D-View or 

any SNMP-compatible console program. The SNMP 

function is default Disabled for D-Link managed 

switches. D-View SNMP Network Management System 

is a comprehensive standard-based management tool 

designed to centrally manage critical network. D-View 

provides useful tools to allow network administrators to 

effectively manage device configurations, fault tolerance, 

performance and security.