User`s guide
D-Link DES-1018DG Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................1
ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY......................................................................................................................................1
Fast Ethernet Technology ................................................................................................................................1
Gigabit Ethernet Technology ...........................................................................................................................1
SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY ....................................................................................................................................1
SWITCH DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................................................2
Features ...........................................................................................................................................................2
FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTS................................................................................................................................3
LED Indicators.................................................................................................................................................3
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents.............................................................................................................................................5
BEFORE YOU CONNECT TO THE NETWORK ...........................................................................................................5
ATTACHING THE RUBBER FEET.............................................................................................................................5
PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION ...............................................................................................................7
POWER ON ............................................................................................................................................................7
Power Failure ..................................................................................................................................................7
CONNECTING THE SWITCH ...........................................................................................................................9
SWITCH TO END NODE .........................................................................................................................................9
SWITCH TO HUB OR SWITCH ...............................................................................................................................10
CONNECTING TO NETWORK BACKBONE OR SERVER ..........................................................................................10
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................11
GLOSSARY..........................................................................................................................................................12
WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION................................................................................17
(ALL COUNTRIES AND REGIONS EXCLUDING USA) .............................................................................................17