D-Link DGS-1008D manual Connecting The Switch, Switch To End Node

D-Link DGS-1008D Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Section 3

Connecting The Switch

Switch To End Node

Switch To Hub or Switch

Connecting To a Server

NOTE: All 8 high-performance NWay Ethernet ports can support both MDI-II and MDI-X connections.

Switch To End Node

End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and most routers.

An end node can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP cable. The end node can be connected to any of the ports of the Switch.

Figure 3-1. Switch connected to an end node

The Link/Act LEDs for each UTP port light green when the link is valid. The LED over the port label indicates a port speed of either 10/100 Mbps or 1000Mbps. A blinking LED on the bottom indicates packet activity on that port.

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