DES-3226 NWay Standalone Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This User’s Guide tells you how to install your DES-3226, how to connect it to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet network, and how to set its configuration using the built-in console interface.

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, optional plug-in modules, and LED indicators of the Switch.

Chapter 4, “Connecting the Switch.” Tells how you can connect the Switch to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet network.

Chapter 5, “Switch Management and Operating Concepts.” Talks about Local Console Management via the RS-232 DCE console port and other aspects about how to manage the Switch.

Chapter 6, “Using the Console Interface.” Tells how to use the built-in console interface to change, set, and monitor Switch performance and security.

Chapter 7, Web-Based Network Management.” Tells how to manage the Switch through an Internet browser.

Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.” Lists the technical specifications of the Switch.

Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specifications.” Shows the details and pin assignments for the RJ-45 receptacle/connector.

Appendix C, “Factory Default Settings.”

Appendix D, “Understanding and Troubleshooting the Spanning Tree Protocol.”

Appendix E, “Brief Review of Bitwise Logical Operations.”

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