Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
About This Guide
This section defines the scope of this guide and gives a summary of the contents of each chapter. It describes the features of the D-Link DES-5016 Fast Ethernet Switching System. Information about the DES-5016 and other D-Link products is available on our web site at www.dlink.com.
Audience
This user guide is intended for the networking or computer technician who is installing the DES-5016 on a network. Refer to other sources for information about networking in general.
All the information you need to install, configure and troubleshoot the DES-5016 is contained in this user guide.
Organization
Chapter 1, Introduction, gives a physical and functional overview of the DES-5016. The DES-5016 features, LEDs, and management methods are covered.
Chapter 2, Installing the DES-5016, covers installing and powering on the DES-5016.
Chapter 3, Connecting the DES-5016 to the Network, covers connecting the DES-5016 to the network, maximum cable length, cable specifications and connections between multiple DES-5016s.
Chapter 4, LEDs, covers reading and interpreting the LED panel.
Chapter 5, Managing the DES-5016, covers all the menus and configurations available.
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, covers troubleshooting the DES-5016.
Appendix A, DES-5016 Technical Specifications, covers the technical specifications of the DES-5016.
