D-Link DGS-1210-20 User Manual

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About This Guide
  
D-Link Web Smart Switch User Manual
 
About This Guide 
This guide provides instructions to install the D-Link Gigabit Web Smart Switch DGS-1210-20/28/28P/52, 
how to use the SmartConsole Utility, and to configure Web-based Management step-by-step. 
 
Note:
 The model you have purchased may 
appear slightly different from the illustrations 
shown in the document. Refer to the Product 
Instruction and Technical Specification se
ctions 
for detailed information about your switch, its 
components, network connections, and technical 
specifications. 
This guide is mainly divided into four parts: 
1. 
Hardware Installation: Step-by-step hardware installation procedures.  
2. 
Getting Started: A startup guide for basic switch installation and settings. 
3. 
Smart Console Utility: An introduction to the central management system. 
4. 
Configuration: Information about the function descriptions and configuration settings. 
 
Terms/Usage 
In this guide, the term “Switch” (first letter capitalized) refers to the Smart Switch, and “switch” (first letter 
lower case) refers to other Ethernet switches. Some technologies refer to terms “switch”, “bridge” and 
“switching hubs” interchangeably, and both are commonly accepted for Ethernet switches. 
 
 
A  NOTE indicates important information that 
helps a better use of the device. 
 
 
CAUTION indicates potential property damage 
or personal injury. 
 
Copyright and Trademarks 
Information in this document is subjected to change without notice. 
© 2009 D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved. 
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of D-Link Corporation is strictly 
forbidden. 
Trademarks used in this text: D-Link and the D-LINK logo are trademarks of D-Link Corporation; Microsoft 
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the 
marks and names or their products. D-Link Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and 
trade names other than its own. 
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