DES-3550 Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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Preface
The DES-3550 Manual is divided into sections that describe the system installation and
operating instructions with examples.
Section 1, Introduction - Describes the Switch and its features.
Section 2, Installation– Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch
and also describes the front panel, rear panel, side panels, and LED indicators of the
Switch.
Section 3, Connecting the Switch
– Tells how you can connect the Switch to your
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network.
Section 4, Introduction to Switch Management – Introduces basic Switch management
features, including password protection, SNMP settings, IP address assignment, and
connecting devices to the Switch.
Section 5, Introduction to Web-based Switch Management – Talks about connecting
to and using the Web-based switch management feature on the Switch.
Section 6, Configuring the Switch – A detailed discussion about configuring some of the
basic functions of the Switch, including accessing the Switch information, using the
Switch’s utilities, and setting up network configurations, such as Quality of Service, The
Access Profile Table, port mirroring, and configuring the Spanning Tree.
Section 7, Management – A discussion of the security features of the Switch, including
Security IP, User Accounts, Access Authentication Control, and SNMP.
Section 8, Monitoring
– Features graphs and screens used in monitoring features and
packets on the Switch.
Section 9, Maintenance – Features information on Switch utility functions, including
TFTP Services, Switch History, Ping Test Save Changes, and Rebooting Services.
Section 10, Single IP Management – Discussion on the Single IP Management function
of the Switch, including functions and features of the Java based user interface and the
utilities of the SIM function.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications – The technical specifications of the DES-3550.
Appendix B, Cables and Connectors
– Describes the RJ-45 receptacle/connector,
straight-through and crossover cables and standard pin assignments.
Appendix C, Cable Lengths
– Information on cable types and maximum distances.
Glossary – Lists definitions for terms and acronyms used in this document.
Intended Readers
The DES-3550 Manual contains information for setup and management of the Switch. This
manual is intended for network managers familiar with network management concepts and
terminology.
Typographical Conventions
Convention Description
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