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-5200 Fast Ethernet Switching System. Information about the DES-5200 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-5200 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-5200 is contained in this user guide.

Organization

Chapter 1, Introduction, gives a physical and functional overview of the Des- 5200. The DES-5200 features, LEDs, and management methods are covered.

Chapter 2, Installing the DES-5200, covers installation and powering on.

Chapter 3, Connecting the DES-5200 to the Network, covers connecting the DES- 5200 to the network, maximum cable length, cable specifications and connections between multiple DES-5200 switches.

Chapter 4, LEDs, covers reading and interpreting the LED panel.

Chapter 5, Console Based Management, covers managing the DES-5200 over Local Console.

Chapter 6, Web Management, covers managing the DES-5200 over the web.

Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, covers troubleshooting the DES-5200.

Appendix A, DES-5200 Technical Specifications, covers the technical specifications of the DES-5200.

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D-Link DES-5200 manual Audience, Organization