D-Link DES-1026G Switch User Manual


 
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1. Package Contents
One DES-1026G 24-Port 10/100Mbps + 2-Port
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch
One AC power cord
Four rubber feet to be used for shock cushioning
Screws and two mounting brackets
Manual
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
2. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DES-1026G 24-Port
10/100Mbps + 2-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch. This
device integrates 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 100Mbps Fast Ethernet,
and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities into one cost-effective solution.
This manual discusses how to install your DES-1026G 24-Port
10/100Mbps + 2-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
In this manual, the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) refers to your
DES-1026G 24-Port 10/100Mbps + 2-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) refers to other
Ethernet switches.
This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some background
information about Ethernet/ Fast Ethernet/ Gigabit Ethernet switching
technology.
Fast Ethernet Technology
Ethernet, along with its speedier counterpart Fast Ethernet, is the most
popular networking standard in use today. 100BaseT Fast Ethernet is an