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WHAT THIS PRODUCT DOES

Expand  your  wired  network  with  the  D-Link  8-port 
10/100/1000Mbps Desktop Switch. This 8-port Gigabit 
Switch lets you network up to eight Ethernet-enabled 
devices  at  speeds  of  up  to  2000Mbps.  Designed  to 
support Gigabit devices, it is also compatible with Fast 
Ethernet devices. It is ideal for multimedia, graphics, and 
applications requiring large file transfers across your 
network. The QoS feature helps improve performance 
when using Voice over IP (VoIP) or when gaming.

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HASSLE-FREE EXPANSION

This  8-port  Desktop  Switch  requires  no 
configuration,  which  makes  setup  simple  and 
hassle-free.  Easily  connect  multiple  computers  and 
share files, music, and video across your network, or 
create a multiplayer gaming environment. Plus, the 
included  Cable  Diagnostic  LED  helps  determine 
if  there  are  faults  with  your  Ethernet  cables, 
allowing  you  to  quickly  troubleshoot  connection 
problems.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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  Devices Supporting 802.3 Ethernet,  

  802.3u Fast Ethernet, or 802.3ab Gigabit  
  Ethernet
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  CAT5 Ethernet Cable

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  Network Interface Card for Each  

  Computer
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  CD-ROM Drive to View Product  

  Documentation

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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  8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch

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  Power Adapter

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  Wall Mount Kit

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  Rubber Feet

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  CD-ROM

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  -  Product Documentation

STANDARDS

IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet

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 IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet

IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet 

IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-negotiation

IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

IEEE 802.1p QoS Prioritization

FEATURES

Number of Ports: Eight 10/100/1000BASE-T

MAC Address Table: 4k

Switch Fabric: 16Gbps

Packet Buffer Memory: 192KBytes per Device

Transmission Method: Store-and-forward

Jumbo Frames: Up to 9720 Bytes

Cable Diagnostic LEDs

NETWORK DATA TRANSFER RATE 

Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half-duplex)

Ethernet: 20Mbps (Full-duplex)

Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half-duplex)

Fast Ethernet: 200Mbps (Full-duplex)

Gigabit Ethernet: 1000Mbps (Half-duplex)

Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full-duplex)

INTERFACE OPTIONS

RJ-45: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Universal, 1000BASE-T UTP 

Cable Recognition for Straight-through or Crossover Cables 

CERTIFICATIONS

FCC Class B, CE, VCCI, cUL

LEDs

Per Unit: Power

Per Port: Link/Activity, 100/1000Mbps

POWER CONSUMPTION

5.2 Watts Maximum

POWER SUPPLY

Switching 5V/2A

Linear AC-DC 7.5V/1A

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

OPERATING HUMIDITY

5% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)

DIMENSIONS

Item (WxDxH): 7.5” x 4.6” x 1.4” 

   (191mm x 117mm x 35mm)

Packaging (WxDxH): 11.8” x 8.2” x 4.8” 

   (300mm x 208mm x 122mm)

WEIGHT

Item: 1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)

Packaging: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)

WARRANTY

Limited Lifetime

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 Maximum power savings when compared to a D-Link conventional switch. Uses up to 84% less energy when connected devices are powered down 

and up to 75% less energy when connected devices are used 10 hours and powered down 14 hours over a 24-hour period, when connected via 20 meter 

Ethernet cables.

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 All attached devices must support 802.p queuing to allow QoS functionality.

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 Limited Lifetime Warranty available only in the USA and Canada if purchased on or after June 1, 2010. Visit www.dlink.com for warranty details.

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 Latest software and documentation are available at http://support.dlink.com.

  D-Link Green features available on hardware version C1 or later. Specifications contained herein are based on hardware version D1. All references to 

speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice and actual product apprearance 

may differ from that depicted herein.

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D-Link Systems, Inc. 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street Fountain Valley CA 92708 www.dlink.com 

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