D-Link DES-1012 manual About this Guide, Purpose, Terms/Usage, Overview of this User’s Guide

10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of DES-1012 Fast 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 DES-1012 Fast Ethernet Switch.

Terms/Usage

For simplicity, this documentation uses the terms “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to your DES-1012 Fast Ethernet Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer to all Ethernet switches, including your DES-1012.

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.

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