10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
About This Guide v
0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This User’s guide tells you how to install your DES-3208, how to
connect it to your Fast Ethernet network, and how to set its
configuration using the built -in console interface.
Terms
For simplicity, this documentation uses the terms “Switch” (first
letter upper case) to refer to the DES-3208 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer to all
Ethernet switches, including the DES-3208.
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
frontpanel, rear panel and LED indicators of the switch.
♦ Chapter 4, Connecting the Switch. Tells how you can
connect the DES-3208 to your Fast Ethernet network.