D-Link DES-3250TG Standalone Layer 2 Switch

Section 4

Connecting the Switch

Switch to End Node Switch to Hub or Switch 10BASE-T Device 100BASE-TX Device

Stacking vs. Standalone Operation

Managing Switch Stacks

This chapter describes how to connect the DES-3250TG to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet network. The Switch’s auto-detection feature allows all 48 10/100 ports to support both MDI-II and MDI-X connections.

Switch to End Node

End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers.

An end node can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP cable. The end node should be connected to any of the ports (1x - 48x) on the switch.

Figure 4- 1. Switch connected to an End Node

The Link/Act LEDs in the top row for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. A blinking LED in the top row indicates packet activity on that port.

Switch to Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable.

A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP cable.

A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a two-pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable.

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D-Link DES-3250TG manual Section Connecting the Switch, Switch to End Node, Switch to Hub or Switch