D-Link DGS-3024 Manual - Connecting The Switch

DGS-3024 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Manual

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Connecting the Switch 

This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3024 to your Gigabit Ethernet network. 

Switch to End Node 

End nodes include PCs outfitted with a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet Network 

Interface Card (NIC) and most routers.  

An end node can be connected to the Switch via a Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP/STP cable—for optimal performance, 

Category 5e is recommended. The end node should be connected to any of the ports of the Switch.  

Figure 4- 1.  Switch connected to an End Node  

TheLink/ActLEDslight green when the link is valid. A blinking green LED indicates packet activity on that port. The 

Speed LEDs indicate port speed and will light solid green for 1000 Mbps connections. They will remain off for 10 or 100 

Mbps connections.  

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