D-Link DSS-8+ manual About this Guide, Purpose, Overview of this User’s Guide

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of the DSS-8+. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible desktop package.

Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to show you how to install and configure your DSS-8+.

Overview of this User’s Guide

♦Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the DSS-8+ and its features.

♦Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the DSS-8+.

♦Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the DSS-8+.

♦Chapter 4, Connecting the DSS-8+. Tells how you can connect the DSS-8+ to your Ethernet network.

♦Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, and performance) specifications of the DSS-8+.

♦Appendix B, RJ-45 Pin Specification. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector and the straight and crossover cable connector.

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