D-Link DFE-2600 Series User Manual - Able of
About This Guide
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ABLE OF
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ONTENTS
A
BOUT
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HIS
G
UIDE
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Models Covered....................................................................................xi
Conventions..........................................................................................xi
Overview of the User’s Guide ..............................................................xii
C
HAPTER
1 : I
NTRODUCTION
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Product Description ..............................................................................1
Product Features...................................................................................2
Dual-Speed Ethernet Hub ......................................................................4
Technology Overview ............................................................................4
100BASE-TX Technology Overview.......................................................5
100Mbps Fast Ethernet Introduction.............................................................. 5
Cables and Connectors .................................................................................. 6
Topology....................................................................................................... 6
Network Diameter ......................................................................................... 7
Hub Types..................................................................................................... 7
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2 : U
NPACKING AND
S
ETUP
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Unpacking .............................................................................................9
Identifying External Components.........................................................10
Front Panel.................................................................................................. 10
Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Hub................................................................................13