D-Link DSS-8+ - Manuals

2 I N T R O D U C T I O N This chapter describes the features of the DSS-8+ and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology. Fast Ethernet Technology The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of desktop computing applications are fueling the need ...

4 Features The DSS-8+ was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase continuously. The DSS-8+ with its small, compact size was specifically designed for small to middle workgroups. The DSS-8+ can be installed wh...

6 Unpacking and Setup This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the DSS-8+. Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpacks its contents. The box should contain the following items: ♦ One DSS-8+ ♦ One external power adapter ♦ One pair of Stacking Brackets ♦ This User’s Guide. If any ite...

7 I D E N T I F Y I N G E X T E R N A L C O M P O N E N T S This section identifies all the major external components of the DSS-8+. Both the front and rear panels are shown followed by a description of each panel feature. The indicator panel is described in detail in the next chapter. Front Panel T...

8 duplex (FDX) mode. Otherwise, it is blinking when collisions are occurring on the respective port. 100M Link/Activity, 10M Link/Activity (100M LINK/ACT (green) , 10LINK/ACT (amber) ) This indicator lights green when the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station, if the indicator blinkin...

9 another hub or an Ethernet switch, you should use a crossover cable, or make the connection using the MDI-X jack (described below). ♦ Uplink Jack(s) (MDI-II): Use this jack to connect stations to the hub. This is an MDI - II (Medium-dependent Interface, straight- wired) jack, which means you can c...

10 C O N N E C T I N G T H E D S S - 8 + This chapter describes how to connect the DSS-8+ to your Fast Ethernet network. In each of the following figures, the DSS-8+ is shown. PC to DSS-8+ A PC can be connected to DSS-8+ via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP straight cable. The PC (equipped with a...

11 A. 10BASE-T Hub For a 10BASE-T hub, the DSS-8+ LED indicators should light up as the following: “Full-Duplex/Collision” indicator is OFF. “100LINK/ACT,10LINK/ACT LED” indicator is light amber. B. 100BASE-TX Hub For a 100BASE-TX hub, the DSS-8+ LED indicators should light up as the following: “Ful...

12 A. Using straight cable When using straight cable, this is done from the uplink (MDI-II) port of the DSS-8+ (DSS-8+ A) to any of the 10Mbps or 100Mbps (MDI-X) port of the other switch (switch B) or other devices. B. Using crossover cable When using crossover cable, this is done from any (MDI-X) p...

I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R U S E O F S T A C K I N G B R A C K E T S First, make sure you have one pair of stacking brackets for each device. Next, slide one bracket onto each end of the device as shown in the diagram below. Be sure each bracket is positioned correctly. Note when clicking each br...

14 R J - 4 5 P I N S P E C I F I C AT I O N When connecting your DSS-8+ to another switch, a bridge or a hub, a modified crossover cable is necessary. Please review these products for matching cable pin assignment. The following diagram and tables show the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the...

15 The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector The following shows straight cable and crossover cable connection: Straight cable for DSS-8+ (uplink MDI-II port) to switch/Hub or other devices connection Crossover cable for DSS-8+ (MDI-X port) to switch/hub or other network devices (MDI-X port) connectio...

16 T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S General Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ANSI/IEEE Std. 802.3 NWay Auto-negotiation Protocol CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex) , 20Mbps (full-duplex) Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex...

FCC Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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, u...

LIMITED WARRANTY D-Link provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. Limited Hardware Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below ...

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