D-Link DSS 24 User Guide - Page 8

DSS-24 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 1 Introduction This chapter gives a physical and functional overview of the DSS-24. The DSS24 is an unmanaged switch, designed for use on small and medium sized networks that require the ability to switch between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. The DSS-24 can be used in conjunction with other switches and hubs. The chapter is divided into several sections. Each section describes the features of the DSS-24. Many of the topics covered will be dealt with in more detail later in the manual. The topics covered are: • Summary of Features • Explanation of Front and Rear Panels • Management Features The DSS-24 has the following features: • 24 NWAY 10/100-TX Fast Ethernet Ports. • All ports support both Full Duplex and Half Duplex operation and are configurable with polarity detection and correcting. • Wire speed packet filtering and forwarding. • Per port LED to indicate link, activity, speed and operation modes. • Configuration data held in EEPROM, controlled by an embedded micro-controller. • Integrated address management, including Layer-2 address resolution, self learning • Supports up to 8K unicast addresses. • Low-power design operating at 3.3V. • RS-232 console port allows user to configure switch ports. • All ports support store and forward. • Packet forwarding rate at 148,810 packets per second in 100 Mbps Introduction 2