D-Link DSS-8+, Manual

Page 1: ...D Link DSS 8 8 port 10 100 Ethernet Switch Manual Rev 12224 Building Networks for People Ver 1 01...

Page 2: ...D SETUP 6 UNPACKING 6 SETUP 6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 7 FRONT PANEL 7 LED INDICATORS 7 REAR PANEL 8 CONNECTING THE SWITCH 9 COMPUTER TO DSS 8 9 HUB TO DSS 8 9 DSS 8 TO OTHER DEVICES 9 PORT SPE...

Page 3: ...into one high performance easy to use solution Purpose This manual will familiarize you with the DSS 8 Switch and guide you through the installation process Conventions For simplicity this documentat...

Page 4: ...D Ethernet protocol Since the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with all other 10Mbps Ethernet environments it provides a straightforward upgrade path and takes advantage of the existing investment...

Page 5: ...ult the switch reduces considerably the likelihood of traffic congestion For Ethernet networks a switch is an effective way of eliminating the problem of chaining hubs beyond the two repeater limit A...

Page 6: ...gether Since all ports support 200Mbps any one of its eight ports may be used to cascade to an additional switch to open a Full Duplex Fast Ethernet pipe The DSS 8 is the perfect choice for a departme...

Page 7: ...ug and play capability Nway Auto negotiation for any port This allows for auto sensing of speed 10 100Mbps and duplex mode 10 20 100 200Mbps providing an automatic and flexible solution for the networ...

Page 8: ...tem is missing or damaged please contact your local reseller for a replacement Setup The setup of the DSS 8 can be performed using the following steps The power outlet should be within 1 82 meters 6 f...

Page 9: ...port is in full duplex FDX mode Otherwise it blinks as collisions occur on any port of the Switch 100Mbps Link Activity 10Mbps Link Activity Indicator 100 Link Act green 10 Link Act amber This LED ind...

Page 10: ...MDI X function makes it simple to connect to the Switch using either a Crossover or Straight Through CAT5 cable into any port the choice is yours DC Power Jack Power is supplied through an external DC...

Page 11: ...ditions and connections Hub to DSS 8 A hub 10BASE T or 100BASE TX can be connected to the DSS 8 via a two pair Category 3 4 or 5 UTP STP Straight Through or Crossover cable For 100Mbps operation a Cat...

Page 12: ...tion to determine the transmission mode auto detecting the network speed 10Mbps or 100Mbps for any new twisted pair connection If the attached device does not support auto negotiation or has auto nego...

Page 13: ...A Mounting on a cement wall 1 Mount the Nylon screw anchors into a cement wall 2 Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors 3 Hook the mounting holes of the switch back on the screws you...

Page 14: ...Cables 10BASET 2 pair UTP Cat 3 4 5 100 m EIA TIA 568 100 ohm STP 100 m 100BASE TX 2 pair UTP Cat 5 100 m EIA TIA 568 100 ohm STP 100 m Number of Ports 8 x 10 100Mbps auto negotiation auto MDI X ports...

Page 15: ...od Store and forward RAM Buffer 64 Kbytes per device Filtering Address Table 1000 entries per device Packet Filtering Forwarding Rate 10Mbps Ethernet 14 880 pps 100Mbps Fast Ethernet 148 800 pps MAC A...

Page 16: ...RJ 45 receptacle connector and their pin assignments RJ 45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 Tx transmit 2 Tx transmit 3 Rx receive 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Rx receive 7...

Page 17: ...uperior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchas...

Page 18: ...ed purchase invoice for the product before the warranty service is provided After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping pac...

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Page 20: ...gital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses an...

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