User manual D-LINK DES-108

[. . . ] A switch is a viable solution even if demanding applications, such as multimedia production and video conferencing, are on the horizon. The most promising techniques, as well as the best return on investment, could well consist of installing the right mixture of Ethernet switches. A switch increases capacity and decreases network loading by dividing a local area network into different LAN segments. Dividing a LAN into 2 multiple segments is one of the most common ways of increasing available bandwidth. [. . . ] Other key features include:  Supports Auto-Negotiation for 10/100Mbps and duplex mode  Supports Auto-MDI/MDIX for each port  Supports Full/Half duplex transfer mode for 10 and 100Mbps  Back pressure flow control for half duplex  Full wire speed reception and transmission  Store-and-Forward switching method  Supports 8K absolute MAC addresses  Supports 128KBytes RAM for data buffering  IEEE 802. 3x flow control for full duplex  IEEE 802. 1p priority queues 5 U NPACKING AND S ETUP Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:     One DES-105/108: 5/8-Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch One External Power Adapter Wall Mount Kit Quick Installation Guide If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for a replacement. Setup The setup of the DES-105/108 can be performed using the following steps:     The power outlet should be within 1. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully secured to the power adapter. Do not cover the ventilation holes on the sides of the Switch, and make sure there is adequate ventilation around it. Do not place heavy objects on the switch. 6 I DENTIFYING E XTERNAL C OMPONENTS Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the DES-105/108. DES-105/108 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch  Power/LED: This green indicator light is on when the DES-105/108 is receiving power; otherwise, it is off. 100Mbps Link/Activity, 10Mbps Link/Activity Indicator 100 Link/Act (green): There are two LED indicators for each Ethernet port. The port LEDs indicate a network link through the corresponding port. Blinking indicates the Switch is either sending or receiving data to the port. When the port LED glows in green, it indicates the port is running on 10M or 100M. auto MDI/MDI-X Ports: All ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. The AutoMDI/MDI-X function makes it simple to connect to the switch—just plug either a Crossover or Straight-Through CAT5 cable into any port. ρ®  7 Rear Panel DES-105/108 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch  Power Jack: Power is supplied through an external power adapter. Check the technical specification section for information about the power input voltage. Since the DES-105/108 does not require a power button, plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Kensington Security Slot DES-105/108 has been giving customers the best option for physical security through a Kensington Security Slot in the rear panel. [. . . ] 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. Mount the Nylon screw anchors into a cement wall. Drive the T3 x 15L screws into the Nylon screw anchors. [. . . ]