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DSS-5+ 5-port 10/100Mbps Switch User’s Guide Rev. 03 (MAR. 2001) 6012-9830016 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE

6 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS This section identifies all the major external components of the DSS-5+. Both the front and rear panels are show

7 its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on. Auto-MDI Jacks: These jacks supports automatic MDI/MDIX crossover detection

8 CONNECTING THE SWITCH This chapter describes how to connect the DSS-5+ to your Fast Ethernet network. PC to Switch A PC can be connected to the

9 (switch B) or other devices. Port Speed & Duplex Mode After plugging the selected cable to a specific port, the system uses auto-negotiation

10TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Standards IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet ANSI/IEEE Std 802.3 NWay auto-negot

11 Physical and Environmental DC inputs 7.5VDC/1A Power Consumption 7.5 watts. (max.) Temperature Operating: 0° ~ 50° C Storage: -10° ~ 70° C Humid

FCC Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

LIMITED WARRANTY D-Link provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from D-Lin

Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then curren

(such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided. After an RMA number is issued, the defecti

i TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ... I ABOUT THIS GUIDE ... III PURPOSE...

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iii ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of the 5-Port 10/100M Switch. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethern

1 INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching technology

2 Switching Technology Another approach to pushing beyond the limits of Ethernet technology is the development of switching technology. A switch

3 Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies.

4 The Switch is an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch that offers solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other key feat

5 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for DSS-5+. Unpacking Open the shipping cartons of the Switch and care