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Quick Install Guide
8-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch
Thank you for purchasing the 8-Port Desktop Switch. Follow the easy steps in this 
guide to properly set up your switch. Please verify that all the package contents 
listed below are available.
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Network
Before You Begin
The setup of the Switch can be performed using the following steps:
• VisuallyinspecttheDCpowerjackandmakesurethatitisfullysecuredtothe
power adapter.
• DonotcovertheventilationholesonthesidesoftheSwitch,andmakesure
there is adequate ventilation around it. 
• DonotplaceheavyobjectsontheSwitch.
• PlacetheSwitchinacoolanddryenvironment.
Version 1.20(NA) | September 16, 2011   31500207A
What This Product Does
Expand your home or oce network with the D-Link® 8-Port Desktop Switch. This  
Switch lets you network up to eight devices at speeds up to 200Mbps (at full duplex)  
and is  compact enough  to be placed virtually anywhere  in your home or oce. 
Add a computer, gaming console (such as Xbox 360), printer, NAS storage device, 
or network  camera and expand  the functionality  of  your network. You  may also 
connect the Switch to hubs, switches, and routers to expand your network.
DES-1008E 8-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch
 Wall Mount Kit
 Power Adapter
Step 1
Plug the supplied power adapter into the Switch and the other end into a power 
outlet,powerstrip,orsurgeprotector(recommended).VerifythePowerindicatoris
lit on the Switch.
Step 2
ConnectoneendofanEthernetcableinthedeviceyouwanttoconnecttothe
SwitchandtheotherendintooneoftheEthernetportsontheSwitch.Checkthe
Link lights (LEDs) on both the Switch and the device to verify that there is a valid 
connection.
Note:Connectdevicesviaatwo-pairCategory3,4,5UTP/STPStraight-Throughor
CrossoverEthernetcable.ACategory5(orhigher)Ethernetcablemustbeusedfor
100Mbps operation.
Connecting the Switch
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Technical Support
Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s website contains the latest 
userdocumentationandsoftwareupdatesforD-Linkproducts.U.S.andCanadian
customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website or by phone.
United States
Telephone: (877)453-5465
Internet: http://support.dlink.com
Canada
Telephone: (800)361-5265
Internet: http://support.dlink.ca
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Power Indicator
This green indicator light is on when the Switch is receiving power; otherwise, it is 
o.
Link/Act
This LED indicator light is green when the port is connected to a device. The green 
indicator blinks as data is transmitted or received. 
LEDs
• Youmay mountthe Switchonawall with the includedmountingkit.Two
mounting slots are provided on the bottom of the Switch for this purpose.  
• MagnetmountingisanoptionalmethodtomountingtheSwitchonawall,
and is not included with the package contents. 
Mounting