SECTION 1
Introduction
About This Guide
Switch Description
Switch Features
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Ports
Front-Panel Components
LED Indicators
Power Input on Rear Panel
About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the 16/24-PORT GIGABIT
DESKTOP SWITCH. These devices are using compact plastic case
and are highly flexible solution for SOHO or small office customers.
Switch Description
The 16-port DGS-1016A and 24-port DGS-1024A Switches provide
dedicated 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps Ethernet bandwidth on each port. The
ports will automatically detect the speed, duplex and MDI/MDIX status
of the device it is connecting to, and adjust these settings accordingly.
The Switch ports can be used to network computers, printers, servers,
routers, other switches or any device equipped with an Ethernet port.
For best performance, use Category 5 or better Ethernet cabling.
This stand alone Switch is very easy to set up. There is no network
management is required; simply power on the Switch and connect the
cables.
However, please keep in mind that the standard rules of available
Ethernet cable length from one device to another which cannot exceed
100 meters (or 300 feet).
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