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D-Link DES-3526 User Manual

D-Link DES-3526
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D-Link â„¢ DES-3526/DES-3526DC
Managed Layer 2 Ethernet Switch
24-port 10/100Mbps and 2GE ports
Release 3.5
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D-Link DES-3526 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandD-Link
ModelDES-3526
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Safety Cautions

General precautions to reduce risk of injury, shock, fire, and damage.

General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products

Specific safety guidelines for installing equipment in racks.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Section 1 Introduction

Switch Description

Details the DES-3526's ports and capabilities.

Features

Lists the technical features and standards supported by the Switch.

Ports

Describes the types and functions of the Switch's ports.

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of various LED indicators on the Switch.

Rear Panel Description

Describes the components on the rear panel of the Switch.

Section 2 Installation

Before You Connect to the Network

Provides guidelines for optimal Switch installation site selection.

Installing the Switch in a Rack

Guidance on mounting the Switch into a standard 19" rack.

Connecting DC Power to DES-3526DC

Instructions for connecting DC power to the DES-3526DC model.

Section 3 Connecting The Switch

Switch To End Node

How to connect PCs, printers, and routers to the Switch.

Connecting To Network Backbone or Server

Connecting the Switch to the network backbone or servers.

Section 4 Introduction To Switch Management

Connecting the Console Port (RS-232 DCE)

How to connect to the Switch's console port for management.

First Time Connecting to The Switch

Steps for initial connection and login to the Switch console.

Password Protection

How to set up user accounts and passwords for security.

IP Address Assignment

Steps for assigning an IP address to the Switch.

Section 5 Web-based Switch Configuration

Introduction

Overview of the Switch's embedded web-based management interface.

Login To Web manager

Instructions for accessing the Switch via its web manager.

Web-Based User Interface

Description of the layout and areas of the web interface.

Section 6 Configuring the Switch

IP Address

How to configure the Switch's IP address via web or console.

Advanced Settings

Access to general configuration settings for various functions.

Port Configurations

Information for configuring individual port attributes like speed and flow control.

Link Aggregation

Combining multiple ports to create a single high-bandwidth link.

Spanning Tree

Introduction to Spanning Tree Protocol versions supported by the Switch.

VLANs

Information on Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).

QoS

Quality of Service settings, focusing on 802.1p priority queuing.

Traffic Segmentation

Limiting traffic flow between ports within a switch or stack.

Port Security

Locking ports to specific MAC addresses to enhance security.

Access Profile Table

Establishing criteria for packet forwarding based on header information.

Section 7 Management

Security IP

Configuring IP addresses permitted for remote management access.

User Accounts

Managing user accounts and their privilege levels.

Access Authentication Control

Configuring authentication methods like TACACS, RADIUS, and local.

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Security feature providing secure communication via authentication and encryption.

Secure Shell (SSH)

Program for secure remote login and network services.

SNMP Manager

Overview of SNMP management capabilities and settings.

Section 8 Monitoring

Port Utilization

Displays the percentage of bandwidth used on each port.

CPU Utilization

Displays the percentage of CPU usage on the Switch.

Errors

Viewing port error statistics, including received and transmitted errors.

MAC Address

Viewing the Switch's dynamic MAC address forwarding table.

Switch History Log

Viewing the Switch's event log for system activities.

Port Access Control

Monitoring 802.1x statistics on a per-port basis.

Browse ARP Table

Viewing and searching current ARP entries on the Switch.

Section 9 Maintenance

TFTP Services

Using Trivial File Transfer Protocol for firmware and configuration management.

Save Changes

Saving configuration changes to NV-RAM to make them persistent.

Reset

Options for resetting the Switch to factory defaults.

Section 10 D-Link Single IP Management

Single IP Management (SIM) Overview

Concept and advantages of managing switches over Ethernet using a single IP.

SIM Using The Web Interface

Enabling and configuring Single IP Management via the web interface.

Topology view

Visual representation of device connections within a Single IP Management Group.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Physical and Environmental

Details physical dimensions, weight, operating conditions, and safety.

Performance

Describes performance metrics like transmission method and packet buffer.

Appendix B Cables and Connectors

RJ-45 Pin Assignments

Shows pin assignments for standard RJ-45 ports (MDI-X and MDI-II).

Glossary

LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Hardware Warranty

Warranty terms for hardware defects in workmanship and materials.

Limitation of Liability

Limits D-LINK's liability for damages related to the product.

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