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DES-1218/DES-1226 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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This User’s Guide provides instruction for installing the Switch, making the proper connections
to an Ethernet network, and setting the configurations using the built-in console interface.
Conventions
For simplicity, this documentation uses the terms “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to
both the DES-1218 and DES-1226 Ethernet Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer
to all Ethernet switches, including the DES-1218 and DES-1226. When a distinction between the
two models is necessary, the model number will be given to distinguish between them.
Overview of this User’s Guide
♦ Chapter 1, Introduction. Describes the switch and its features.
♦ Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the
switch.
♦ Chapter 3, Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel, rear panel and
LED indicators of the switch.
♦ Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you can connect the Switch to your
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network.
♦ Chapter 5, Switch Management. Talks about Local Console Management via the RS-232
DCE console port and other aspects about how to manage the Switch.
♦ Chapter 6, Management Concepts. A more detailed discussion of some of the management
features of the Switch including, Port Trunk Groups, VLANs, and IEEE 802.1p Priority
Queues.
♦ Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Lists the technical specifications of the switch.
♦ Appendix B, Cables and Connectors. Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector, straight
and crossover cables and standard pin assignments.
♦ Appendix C, Cable Lengths. Contains chart for fiber-optic and copper cable maximum
distances.