D-Link DES-1018DG Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch
For Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating problems of
chaining hubs beyond the “two-repeater limit.” A switch can be used to split parts of the network into
different collision domains, for example, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the
205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps
Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between existing 10Mbps networks and new
100Mbps networks.
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which
were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the
cost of a router and the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today’s switches
are an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.
Switch Description
The DES-1018DG Switch module is equipped with 16 ports providing dedicated 10/100Mbps and 2 ports
10/100/1000Mbps bandwidth. These ports can be used for connecting PCs, servers, and hubs. The DES-
1018DG uses standard twisted pair cabling and are ideal for segmenting networks into small, connected
subnets. This stand-alone Switch enables the network to use some of the most demanding multimedia and
imaging applications concurrently with other user applications without creating bottlenecks.
Features
The DES-1018DG 16-Port 10/1 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch was designed for easy installation
and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increase
continuously.
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(16) 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports + (2) 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
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Auto MDI/MDI-X support on each port
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Full/half duplex transfer mode for 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet transmission
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Full duplex transfer mode for Gigabit Ethernet transmission
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Wire-speed reception and transmission
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Store-and-Forward switching method
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Integrated address Look-Up Engine, supports 8K MAC addresses
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Supports 320KBytes RAM for data buffering
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Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs
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IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex
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Back pressure flow control for half-duplex
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