D-Link DGS-3224TGR - Switch User Manual - Switch to End Node
DGS-3224TGR Gigabit Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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This chapter describes how to connect the DGS-3224TGR 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.
Switch to Hub or Switch
These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable.
• A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the switch via a two-pair Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e
UTP/STP cable.
• A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the switch via a two-pair Category 5 or 5e
UTP/STP cable.
• A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the switch via four-pair straight Category 5 or 5e
UTP/STP cable.
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