Page 2 - Manual Revisions; Trademarks; Preface
ENGLISH 2 D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corp...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
ENGLISH 3 Table of Contents Preface ..................................................................................................... 2 Manual Revisions ........................................................................................2 Trademarks .............................................
Page 4 - Safety Instructions; Safety Cautions
ENGLISH 4 To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the...
Page 6 - Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
ENGLISH 6 Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the ...
Page 7 - Product Overview; Setup; Package Contents
ENGLISH 7 Product Overview Setup The setup of the DES-1008E can be performed using the following steps: • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. • Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully secured to the power adapter. • Do not cover the ventila...
Page 9 - Features
ENGLISH 9 Features • The DES-1008E is a high performance switch designed specifically for environments where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. • The DES-1008E, with its small, compact size, was specifically designed for small to mid-sized workgroups. The DES-1008E...
Page 10 - Hardware Overview
ENGLISH 10 Power Indicator This green indicator light is on when the DES-1008E is receiving power; otherwise, it is off. Link/Act This LED indicator light is green when the port is connected to an Ethernet device and will blink as Ethernet data is transmitted or received. Hardware Overview Top Panel...
Page 12 - Installation; Before You Connect to the Network
ENGLISH 12 Installation This section will explain how to connect Ethernet devices to your new D-Link switch and how to mount the switch. Before You Connect to the Network The site where you install the Switch may greatly affect its performance. Please follow these guidelines for setting up the Switc...
Page 13 - Mounting the Switch on the Wall
ENGLISH 13 Mounting the Switch on the Wall The DES-1008E can also be mounted on a wall. Two mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the switch for this purpose. Please make sure that the front panel is exposed in order to view the LEDs. Please refer to the illustration below: Mounting on a ceme...
Page 14 - Connecting the Switch
ENGLISH 14 Connecting the Switch PC to DES-1008E A computer can be connected to the DES-1008E via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP Straight-Through or Crossover cable. A computer equipped with a RJ-45 10/100Mbps port can be connected to any of the eight DES-1008E ports. The LED indicators for the...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting
ENGLISH 15 Troubleshooting 1. Why can´t I share my Internet connection to multiple computers when using my D-Link DES-1008E switch? If you are connecting directly to a Cable or DSL modem, you will need a router to “share” your Internet connection or a computer using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)...
Page 16 - Networking Basics
ENGLISH 16 Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter or if you already have an Ethernet adapter installed on your computer, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. To verify your IP ...
Page 17 - Statically Assign an IP address
ENGLISH 17 Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter...
Page 18 - Glossary
ENGLISH 18 Glossary 1000BASE-LX A short laser wavelength on multimode fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 550 meters. 1000BASE-SX A long wavelength for a “long haul” fiber optic cable for a maximum length of 10 kilometers. 100BASE-FX 100Mbps Ethernet implementation over fiber. 100BASE-TX 100Mb...
Page 23 - Technical Specifications
ENGLISH 23 Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Protocol • CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Ethernet: • 10Mbps (half-duplex) • 20Mbps (full-duplex) Fast Ethernet: • 100Mbps (half-duplex) • 200Mbps (full-duplex) Topology • Star Network Cab...
Page 25 - Contacting Technical Support
ENGLISH 25 Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DES-1008E) • Hardware Revision (located on the label o...
Page 26 - Registration
ENGLISH 26 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration Version 1.1 May 18, 2010