Registration Card

Print, type or use block letters.

Your name: Mr./Ms_____________________________________________________________________________

Organization: ________________________________________________ Dept. ____________________________

Your title at organization: ________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________ Fax:________________________________________

Organization's full address: ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Country: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Date of purchase (Month/Day/Year): _______________________________________________________________

Product Model

Product Serial

No.

*Product installed in type of computer (e.g., Compaq 486)

*Product installed in computer serial No.

(* Applies to adapters only)

Product was purchased from:

Reseller's name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________ Fax:________________________________________

Reseller's full address: _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Answers to the following questions help us to support your product:

1.Where and how will the product primarily be used?

†Home †Office †Travel †Company Business †Home Business †Personal Use

2.How many employees work at installation site?

†1 employee †2-9 †10-49 †50-99 †100-499 †500-999 †1000 or more

3.What network protocol(s) does your organization use ?

†XNS/IPX †TCP/IP †DECnet †Others_____________________________

4.What network operating system(s) does your organization use ?

†D-Link LANsmart †Novell NetWare †NetWare Lite †SCO Unix/Xenix †PC NFS †3Com 3+Open

†Banyan Vines †DECnet Pathwork †Windows NT †Windows NTAS †Windows '95

†Others__________________________________________

5.What network management program does your organization use ?

†D-View †HP OpenView/Windows †HP OpenView/Unix †SunNet Manager †Novell NMS

†NetView 6000 †Others________________________________________

6.What network medium/media does your organization use ?

†Fiber-optics †Thick coax Ethernet †Thin coax Ethernet †10BASE-T UTP/STP

†100BASE-TX †100BASE-T4 †100VGAnyLAN †Others_________________

7.What applications are used on your network?

†Desktop publishing †Spreadsheet †Word processing †CAD/CAM

†Database management †Accounting †Others_____________________

8.What category best describes your company?

†Aerospace †Engineering †Education †Finance †Hospital †Legal †Insurance/Real Estate †Manufacturing

†Retail/Chainstore/Wholesale †Government †Transportation/Utilities/Communication †VAR

†System house/company †Other________________________________

9.Would you recommend your D-Link product to a friend?

†Yes †No †Don't know yet

10.Your comments on this product?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

DES-3208 specifications

The D-Link DES-3208 is a robust and reliable Layer 2 Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch designed to enhance networking capabilities in both small and medium-sized businesses. With a compact and efficient design, the DES-3208 offers seamless connectivity for various devices, ensuring speedy data transfers and enhanced network performance.

One of the key features of the DES-3208 is its 8 Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports, which allow for easy expansion of network infrastructure. The switch operates on a non-blocking architecture, which means it can handle multiple data streams simultaneously without compromising performance. This is particularly beneficial in environments where high traffic and data-intensive applications are commonplace.

The DES-3208 supports auto-MDI/MDIX functionality, which eliminates the need for crossover cables as the switch automatically detects the cable type connected. This feature simplifies network setup and allows for flexible configurations, enhancing usability for IT managers and system administrators.

Power-saving technologies are also a hallmark of the D-Link DES-3208. It features innovative Green Ethernet technology that reduces power consumption by detecting inactive ports and adjusting power usage accordingly. This not only contributes to environmental initiatives but also provides cost savings on energy bills over time.

Additionally, the switch supports a variety of network protocols to ensure compatibility with different network environments. These features include IEEE 802.3x flow control, which helps prevent packet loss during data transmissions, and IEEE 802.1p prioritization, ensuring critical traffic is processed in a timely manner.

The fanless design of the DES-3208 contributes to silent operation, making it an ideal choice for office environments where minimal noise is preferred. The compact form factor further allows for easy placement either on a desk or in a rack mount.

Overall, the D-Link DES-3208 is a versatile and efficient solution for businesses seeking an unmanaged switch that balances performance, energy efficiency, and ease of use. It adeptly meets the needs of growing networks while providing essential features that promote reliability and connectivity.