DES-1218/DES-1226 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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This User’s Guide provides instruction for installing the Switch, making the proper connections
to an Ethernet network, and setting the configurations using the built-in console interface.
Conventions
For simplicity, this documentation uses the terms “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to
both the DES-1218 and DES-1226 Ethernet Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer
to all Ethernet switches, including the DES-1218 and DES-1226. When a distinction between the
two models is necessary, the model number will be given to distinguish between them.
Overview of this User’s Guide
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Chapter 1,
Introduction
. Describes the switch and its features.
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Chapter 2,
Unpacking and Setup
. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the
switch.
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Chapter 3,
Identifying External Components
. Describes the front panel, rear panel and
LED indicators of the switch.
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Chapter 4,
Connecting the Switch
. Tells how you can connect the Switch to your
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network.
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Chapter 5,
Switch Management.
Talks about Local Console Management via the RS-232
DCE console port and other aspects about how to manage the Switch.
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Chapter 6,
Management Concepts.
A more detailed discussion of some of the management
features of the Switch including, Port Trunk Groups, VLANs, and IEEE 802.1p Priority
Queues.
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Appendix A,
Technical Specifications.
Lists the technical specifications of the switch.
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Appendix B,
Cables and Connectors.
Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector, straight
and crossover cables and standard pin assignments.
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Appendix C, Cable Lengths. Contains chart for fiber-optic and copper cable maximum
distances.
