Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

This preface introduces you to the Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch and discusses the organization and conventions of this User’s Guide. It also provides information on other related documentation.

About Gigabit Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet is a 1Gbps (1000Mbps) extension of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networking standard. Its primary applications are in corporate LANs, campus networks and service provider networks where it can be used to tie together existing 100Mbps Ethernet networks.

About the Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The GS-1008/GS-1016 is designed to improve your network performance with high- speed data transmission over copper wire. As an alternative to ATM, the GS-1008/GS- 1016 provides an ideal upgrade path for existing Ethernet-based networks that need more bandwidth. It can be installed as a backbone network while retaining existing investments in Ethernet hubs, switches and wiring infrastructure.

General Syntax Conventions

For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.” as shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.” as shorthand for “that is” or “in other words” throughout this manual.

The Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch may be referred to as the switch in this manual.

Related Documentation

ZyXEL Web Site

The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional support documentation and an online glossary of networking terms.

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