DGS-1024T Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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This chapter describes how to connect the Switch to your Gigabit Ethernet network.
Switch to End Node
End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers.
An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP
cable—for optimal performance, Category 5e is recommended. The end node should be
connected to any of the ports of the Switch.
Figure 4-1. Switch connected to an end node
The Link/Act LEDs on the bottom row of the front panel of the device light green when
the link is valid. The LED on the top row indicates port speed. It will light solid green for
1000 Mbps connections, solid amber for 100 Mbps connections, and will remain off for
10 Mbps connections. A blinking green LED on the bottom row indicates packet activity
on that port.
Switch to Network Backbone or Server
The two mini GBIC ports on the DGS-1024T are ideal for uplinking to a network backbone
or network server. These ports operate at 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode.
Connections to the mini GBIC ports are made using fiber optic cable, depending on the type
of port. A valid connection is indicated when the Link LED is lit.
