D-Link DWS-1008 User manual

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DWS-1008 Install GuideSystem Requirements
Minimum System Requirements:
Existing 10/100 Ethernet Network
DWL-8220AP Access Points
Package Contents
DWS-1008 8-Port Wireless Switch
Install Guide
Power Supply
Serial Cable for Connection to Console
Rack-Mount Brackets (2)
Screws (6)
Rubber Feet (4)
Manual and Reference Guide on CD
Caution: The DWS-1008 switch has been designed and tested to be installed
in an operating ambient temperature of 0° C to +40° C (32° F to 104° F). To
reduce the risk of equipment damage, install equipment with consideration to
these ambient conditions.
System Requirements

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DWS-1008 Install Guide Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Console Port:
The serial console port provides a direct management connection to a
DWS-1008 switch’s command-line interface (CLI).
Ethernet Ports (1-6):
The 10/100 Ethernet ports on the DWS-1008 switch provide automatic MDI/MDX,
which automatically crosses over the send and receive signals if required. Ports
1-6 also support PoE (Power over Ethernet).
Uplink Ports (7 & 8):
Ports 7 & 8 on the switch are uplink ports only and do not support PoE.
LEDS:
Power Solid light indicates proper connection to power source.
Link (1-8):
Solid Link is operational.
(Amber - 10Mbps, Green - 100Mbps)
Blinking Traffi c is active. (Amber - 10Mbps, Green - 100Mbps)
MP (1-6):
Solid green For a DWL-8220AP’s active link, with PoE enabled,
all the following are true:
• Access point has booted.
• Access point has received a valid
confi guration from the switch.
• Management link with an access point is
operational.
Alternating green Access point is booting with an image received from
and amber the switch. If the LED remains in this state indefi nitely,
the boot or confi guration attempt has failed.
Solid amber PoE is on but no access point is connected to the link.
Blinking amber Access point is not connected or is unresponsive, or
there is a PoE problem.
Unlit Port is not confi gured as an AP access port, or PoE
is off.

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Serial Console Cable
The serial console port has a female DB-9 connector and supports the
EIA-232D signaling standard. You need a standard DB-9-male-to-DB-9-female
PC modem cable.
Serial Console Pin Signals
Switch Pin Usage PC Pin Usage
2 Receive 3 Transmit
3 Transmit 2 Receive
5 Ground 5 Ground
10/100 Ethernet Cable Wiring
Connections on the 10/100 ports require CAT5 cable based on the
EIA/TIA-586 standard. The 10/100 Ethernet ports on the DWS-1008 switch
provide automatic MDI/MDX, which automatically crosses over the send and
receive signals if required.
The table below lists the pin signals for 10/100 Ethernet straight-through wiring.
Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are used only when Power over Ethernet (PoE) is enabled
on the port. RD means Receive Data and TD means Transmit Data.
DWS Switch Other Device
Pin Function Pin Function
1 RD+ 1 TD+
2 RD- 2 TD-
3 TD+ 3 RD+
4 PoE+ 4 PoE+
5 PoE+ 5 PoE+
6 TD- 6 RD-
7 PoE- 7 PoE-
8 PoE- 8 PoE-
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Caution: To reduce the risk of equipment damage, make sure the switch
is installed so that the mechanical load on the device is evenly distributed.
For example, make sure the switch is level in the equipment rack, is evenly
fastened by screws on either side, and does not have a heavy object resting
on one side of the switch.
Mounting Option Required Hardware and Tools Included
Front-mount Mounting brackets Yes
Four rack-mount screws No*
Screwdriver No
Power cord Yes
Serial console cable Yes
Tabletop Four adhesive rubber feet Yes
Power cord Yes
Serial console cable Yes
* Equipment racks vary, and the screw and screwdriver type depend on the
equipment rack.
You can mount the DWS-1008 switch in a standard 48.26-cm (19-inch)
equipment rack or on a tabletop. Each switch is shipped with two brackets
for rack mounting and four adhesive rubber feet for tabletop mounting. The
mounting brackets support front mounting only.
Warning: Earth grounding is required for a DWS-1008 switch installed in a
rack. If you are relying on the rack to provide ground, the rack itself must be
grounded with a ground strap to the earth ground. Metal screws attaching the
switch to the rack provide ground attachment to the rack.
In the U.S., overcurrent protection must be provided by the installation. Branch
circuit protection in accordance with National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is required. Consideration must be
given to the electrical ratings on the switch and branch circuit protection. Do
not install equipment such that the branch circuit current and voltage protection
is exceeded. Pay particular attention to the earthing connection for the supply
connections. When using an extension cord or power strip, pay attention to the
grounding type.
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DWS-1008 Install GuideGetting Started
Please read the following before you begin:
Mobility System Software* (MSS) operates a D-Link Mobility System Wireless
LAN (WLAN) consisting of DWS-1008 switches, and DWL-8220AP access
points (AP). MSS has a command-line interface (CLI) on the switch that you
can use to confi gure and manage the switch and its attached access points.
You confi gure the DWS-1008 switch and DWL-8220AP access points
primarily with set, clear, and show commands. Use set commands to change
parameters. Use clear commands to reset parameters to their defaults. In
many cases, you can overwrite a parameter with another set command. Use
show commands to display the current confi guration and monitor the status of
network operations.
* The Mobility System Software is built-in to the fi rmware on the DWS-1008 switch. No additional
software is required.
The switch supports two connection modes:
• Administrative access mode, which enables the network
administrator to connect to the switch and confi gure the network.
• Network access mode, which enables network users to connect
through the switch to access the network.
The D-Link Mobility System consists of the following components:
• One or more DWS-1008 switches - Distributed, intelligent
machines for managing user connectivity, connecting and powering
DWL-8220AP access points, and connecting the WLAN to the wired
network backbone.
• DWL-8220AP access points - Wireless access points (APs) that
transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals to and from
wireless users and connect them to a DWS-1008 switch.
• Mobility System Software™ (MSS™) - The operating system
(fi rmware) that runs all D-Link DWS-1008 switches and DWL-8220
access points in a WLAN, and is accessible through a command-line
interface (CLI).
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Equipment Rack Installation
1. Remove the four bracket screws from each side of the switch.
2. Align a bracket over the screw holes:
• For a front-mount equipment rack, align tthe bracket so that the
bracket fl ange is fl ush with the switch’s front panel and extends
away from the switch.
• For a center-mount equipment rack, align the bracket so that the
bracket fl ange is located near the center screw holes.
3. Reinsert the screws to secure the brackets to the switch.
4. Repeat for the other bracket.
5. Lift the switch into position in the equipment rack.
6. Insert the bottom rack-mount screws into the bracket fl anges to secure the
switch to the equipment rack, then insert the top screws.
Warning: To prevent the switch from slipping, do not release the switch until
all the rack-mount screws are tight.
Tabletop Installation
1. On a clean work surface with no debris, carefully turn the switch upside
down.
2. Wipe the four placement locations for the rubber feet to clear away any oil
or dust. The location areas are marked by X’s and attach the four rubber
adhesive feet over the X’s.
3. Turn the switch right-side up, and place the switch in position on the table.
Powering On a DWS-1008 Switch
Warning: The switch relies on the building’s installation for overcurrent
protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15 A
U.S. (240 VAC, 10 A international) is used on the phase conductors.
1. Make sure any insertable power supply is fully seated in the switch. Attach
a power cord to an AC power source.
2. Plug the power cord into the power supply. The switch will begin booting
as soon as you plug in the power cord(s).
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3. Observe the power supply LED for each connected power supply to
verify that the LED is steadily glowing green. This indicates normal power
supply operation.
Connecting to a Serial Management Console
Initial confi guration of the DWS-1008 switch requires a connection to the
switch’s CLI through the serial console port.
To connect a PC to the serial console port:
1. Insert the serial cable into the PC port.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the serial console port on the switch.
3. Start a standard VT100 terminal emulation application on the PC, and
confi gure the following modem settings:
• 9600 bps
• 8 bits
• 1 stop
• No parity
• Hardware fl ow control off or disabled
4. Open a connection on a serial port. If the switch is already powered on, press
Enter three times to display a command prompt. Refer to the “Accessing
the CLI” for more information.
Troubleshooting a Serial Management
Connection
1. Verify that the switch is powered on.
2. Verify that the serial cable is fully inserted in the PC and switch’s console
ports.
3. Verify that the correct modem settings are confi gured in the terminal
emulation application as shown in step 3 above.
4. Verify that you opened the connection on the PC port connected to the
switch. For example, if you inserted the cable in PC port COM1, make
sure you open the connection on COM1 instead of COM2 or another port.
If none of the previous steps results in a management connection, use
another serial cable.
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Connecting to the Network
Use the following procedures to connect a DWS-1008 switch to DWL-8220AP
access points or other 10/100 Ethernet devices.
Connecting to a DWL-8220AP or Other 10/100 Ethernet Devices
Note: The 10/100 Ethernet ports are confi gured as wired network ports by
default. You must change the port type for locally connected DWL-8220AP
access points, and for wired end stations that use AAA through the DWS-1008
switch to access the network.
For installations in Japan: Provide an earthing connection before you connect
the mains plug to the mains. When disconnecting the earthing connection,
make sure to disconnect only after you pull out the mains plug for the mains.
1. Insert a CAT5 cable with a standard RJ-45 connector. The 10/100 Ethernet
ports on the DWS-1008 switch provide automatic MDI/MDX.
2. If the cable is directly attached to a DWL-8220AP access point:
• For a fi rst-time installation, set the port type to activate the link.
• If the port type is already set for an access point, observe the
appearance of the MP LED for the port.
3. If the cable is attached to a wired end station that uses AAA through the
switch to access the network:
• For a fi rst-time installation, set the port type to activate the link.
• If the port type is already set for a wired authentication port, go on
to step 4.
4. If the cable is directly attached to a device other than an DWL-8220AP
access point:
• Observe the appearance of the Link LED for the port.
• If the Link LED is unlit, check the cable and verify that the device at
the other end of the link is operating.
Getting Started (continued)

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DWS-1008 Install GuideConfi guration
You can use CLI (Command Line Interface) to confi gure a new switch or to
continue confi guration of a partially confi gured switch:
CLI (Command Line Interface)
You can confi gure a switch using the CLI by attaching a PC to the switch’s
Console port. After you confi gure the switch for SSH or Telnet access, you
also can use these protocols to access the CLI.
Confi guration