D-Link DES-1005D manual Purpose, Terms/Usage, Overview of this User’s Guide, About This Guide

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of the DSS-5+ 5-port 10/100Mbps Dual Speed Ethernet Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible desktop package.

Purpose

This manual discusses how to install your DSS-5+ 5-port 10/100Mbps Dual Speed Ethernet Switch.

Terms/Usage

In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to your DSS-5+, and ”switch” (first letter lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches.

Overview of this User’s Guide

Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features.

Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch.

Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.

Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet network.

Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of the Switch.

Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector.

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