D-Link DES-3624 manual About this Guide, Conventions, Overview of this User’s Guide

Stackable NWay Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This User’s Guide tells you how to install your Stackable NWay Ethernet Switch, how to connect it to your Ethernet network, and how to set its configuration using either the built-in console interface or Web-based management (please note that Netscape Communicator/Navigator, 4.x or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer, 4.x or later, are recommended).

Conventions

References in this manual to the DES-3624 Series are frequently written simply as “Switch” or “Switches” where the text applies to all models. Model numbers are normally used only to differentiate among specific Switches where necessary.

Unless differentiated by model number, all information applies to all models.

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 network.

♦Chapter 5, Switch Management 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, Sample Configuration File.

♦Appendix D, Runtime Software Default Settings.

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