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This manual explains how to set up and use the D-Link DES-2218 18-port
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switch. The contents include:
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Chapter 1 Introduction Introduces the features of the DES-2218.
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Chapter 2 External Features Introduces the external features
(including the front panel, LED indicators, and rear panel) of the
DES-2218 Ethernet switch.
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Chapter 3 Installation Tells how to unpack and install the switch.
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Chapter 4 Making Network Connections Tells how to connect the
switch to network stations and to other parts of your network.
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Chapter 5 Using the Console Interface Explains the use of the
console interface, which you can use to configure the switch with a
terminal or
telnet
connection.
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Appendix A Product Specifications Lists the switch’s
specifications, the standards it meets, and certifications it has passed.
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Appendix B Cables and Connectors Gives pinout information for
the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, MII (Media Independent Interface)
and console connectors on the switch.
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Appendix C Boot Configuration File Gives details on how to use
downloadable configuration files with the switch.
For information about how to manage your DES-2218 using a network
management system, see the appropriate Management User’s Guide.
