D-Link manual Connecting the DES-3216 to the Network, Cable Specifications

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Connecting the DES-3216 to the Network

This chapter covers the following:

∙Cable Specifications

∙Ports

∙Connecting the DES-3216 to another DES-3216

∙Connecting the DES-3216 to other switches and hubs

This section deals with making cables and connecting the DES-3216 to other devices. It is extremely important that cables have the correct pin arrangement and that the proper cables be used when connecting to servers, switches, hubs, workstations and other devices.

Cable Specifications

The type of cable you use depends on the speed of your network. A network running at 10 Mbps can use lower grade cable than a network running at 100 Mbps., Table 1: Cable Length, indicates cable requirements for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet.

Table 1: Cable Length

Ethernet Type

10BASE-T

100BASE-TX

Cable Requirements

Category 3,4, or 5 UTP or STP

Category 5 UTP or STP

Maximum Length

328 ft (100 M)

328 ft (100 M)

Do not use telephone cable. Telephone cable does not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.

Use the following guidelines when handling cables:

∙Do not stretch or bend cables.

∙Do not put cables near sources of electromagnetic interference.

∙Do not create trip hazards by laying cables in aisles and walkways.

∙Secure cables to the floor when routing in aisles or walkways.

In order for Ethernet or Fast Ethernet to work the wires must be arranged correctly inside the RJ-45 connector when you make cables. The most common problem on Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks is the cable. If you migrate from Ethernet to Fast Ethernet, make sure the cables are pinned out properly.

There are two types of cables: straight through and crossover. Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP cable has eight wires inside the sheath. The wires form four pairs. Straight through cable has the same pin out, inside the RJ-45 connector, at both ends. Crossover cable has a different pin arrangement at each end. Fast Ethernet does not tolerate incorrect pin arrangements. You

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Contents DES-3216 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide Link Limited Warranty Hardware North, Central, and South America FCC Warning Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Table of Contents Page Page About This Guide AudienceOrganization Introduction FeaturesRear Panel Front PanelTelnet Management Management MethodsUpdating Firmware Local Console ManagementInstalling the DES-3216 Installation OptionsDesktop/ Shelf Installation Rack Installation Power OnCable Specifications Connecting the DES-3216 to the NetworkCable Diagram MDI-X Port Connecting the DES-3216 to the DES-5024 and HubsPorts DES-3216 to DES-3216 ConnectionLEDs LQNDES-3216 LED Panel Power LEDLED Local Console Management Managing the DES-3216∙ Data bits ∙ Parity None ∙ Stop bits ∙ Flow Control None TelnetLog ∙ Default User Name D-Link ∙ Default Password D-LinkHelp Message Help MessageSpacebar Panel ConventionsConsole Program System ConfigurationSwitch Port 1-8, 9-16 Configuration Spanning Tree ConfigurationSnmp Management Configuration Vlan Port ManagementTrunking Port Management System Information System Configuration MenuSystem Reset Factory Reset to Default Config ValuesHardware Revision Software UpdateBoot Prom Firmware Version System Information MenuSystem Description LAN Default GatewaySoftware Version MAC AddressSystem Reset System ResetFactory Reset Factory ResetFactory Reset Confirmation System Rate Control Advantages of Store and ForwardDisadvantages of Store and Forward Disadvantages of Cut-Through Advantages of Cut-ThroughSoftware Update Software Update MenuSoftware Update Transfer File Transfer through Xmodem User Account Management User Account Change MenuCreate New User User Name PasswordConfirm Password Access LevelDelete Users StatusDelete Change Password Change PasswordNew Password Old PasswordSwitch Port Configuration Switch Port Configuration Menu StatePhysical Priority Port StateSpanning Tree Algorithm Spanning Tree ConfigurationSpanning Tree Configuration Menu STA Operation LevelsHello Time Forward Delay TimeBridge Priority Root CostUser Selective STA parameters Root PortSnmp Management Configuration Menu Snmp Management ConfigurationSnmp Manager Setting Access RightSnmp Community String Link Change Event Snmp Trap Manager SettingAuthentication Failure Cold StartPage Vlan Port Management Menu Vlan Port ManagementVlan Port Management menu TrunkGroup Create New VlanNew Vlan Name Port #Vlan Name Delete Vlan MenuVirtual LAN Name Modify Vlan MenuTrunking Port Management menu Trunking Port Management MenuCreate New Trunking Port New Trunking Group NameName Trunking Port Delete Trunking PortTrunking Port Name Modify Trunking PortProblem Solution TroubleshootingPage Appendix a DES-3216 Technical Specifications Switch SpecificationsPort Specifications 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch Users’ Guide General EMI 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch Users’ Guide Performance Index Access LevelUser Name 32, 33