D-Link DES-3250TG manual Table of Contents

D-Link DES-3250TG Standalone Layer 2 Switch
	Table of Contents
Preface	vii
Intended Readers	vii
Notes, Notices, and Cautions	vii
Safety Instructions	viii
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge	x
Introduction	1
Fast Ethernet Technology	1
Gigabit Ethernet Technology	1
Switch Stacking	1
Features	2
Ports	2
Traffic Classification and Prioritization	3
Management	3
Unpacking and Setup	4
Unpacking	4
Installation	4
Desktop or Shelf Installation	4
Rack Installation	5
Power on	6
Power Failure	6
Identifying External Components	7
Front Panel	7
Rear Panel	7
Side Panels	8
Gigabit Combo Ports	8
LED Indicators	8
Connecting the Switch	10
Switch to End Node	10
Switch to Hub or Switch	10
10BASE-T Device	11
100BASE-TX Device	11
Stacking vs. Standalone Operation	11
Managing Switch Stacks	12
Changes to Switch Stack Structure	13
Convert a Standalone Switch to a Stacked Switch	13
Add a Switch to a Stack	14
Swap a Master from a Stack	15
Stacking with DGS-3312SR	16
Introduction to Switch Management	17
Management Options	17
Web-based Management Interface	17
SNMP-Based Management	17
Command Line Console Interface Through the Serial Port	17
Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)	18
First Time Connecting to The Switch	19
Password Protection	20
SNMP Settings	21
Traps	22
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