Table of Contents

Preface

ix

Intended Readers

x

Typographical Conventions

x

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

x

Safety Instructions

xi

Safety Cautions

xi

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

xiii

Introduction

1

Switch Description

1

Features

1

Ethernet Technology

3

Fast Ethernet

3

Gigabit Ethernet Technology

3

Switching Technology

3

Front-Panel Components and LED Indicators

5

Rear Panel Description

7

Side Panel Description

7

Installation

8

Package Contents

8

Before You Connect to the Network

8

Installing the Switch without the Rack

9

Installing the Switch in a Rack

9

Mounting the Switch in a Standard 19" Rack

9

Power On

9

The Optional Modules

10

Connecting the Switch

12

Switch to End Node

12

Switch to Hub or Switch

13

DES-3010F/FL/G,DES-3016/DES-3018 or DES-3026 as a Network Backbone

14

Introduction to Switch Management

15

Management Options

15

Web-based Management Interface

15

SNMP-Based Management

15

Command Line Console Interface through the Serial Port

15

Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)

15

First Time Connecting to the Switch

17

Password Protection

18

SNMP Settings

18

Traps

19

MIBs

19

IP Address Assignment

20

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