DES-1218R/DES-1226R 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-1218R and DES-1226R Ethernet Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer to all
Ethernet switches, including the DES-1218R and DES-1226R. 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, side
panels, 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/Gigabit 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.
