D-Link DES-1026G Product Manual - Page 3

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 3