StarTech.com DS81072 User Manual

5 or 8 Port 10/100 Ethernet Desktop Switch

DS51072
DS81072

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Manual Revision: 12/18/2014

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Diagram ...................................................................................................2

DS51072 ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

DS81072 ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Installation ..............................................................................................4

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................5

Specications ..........................................................................................6

Technical Support ..................................................................................7

Warranty Information ............................................................................7

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Introduction

DS51072:

The DS51072 5-Port 10/100 Mbps Desktop Network Switch allows up to 5 computers
to communicate with each other over a Local Area Network (LAN). An Ethernet
switch can enable computers to share les, devices such as printers, and be used to
expand an existing network’s capacity with additional ports. Compatible with both
10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-TX (100Mbps) networks, this Fast Ethernet switch can
automatically detect the type of network (auto negotiation) and type of cable (auto
MDIX) and congure itself, making for a Plug-and-Play networking solution. Backed by
a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

DS81072:

The DS81072 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Desktop Network Switch allows up to 8 computers
to communicate with each other over a Local Area Network (LAN). An Ethernet
switch can enable computers to share les, devices such as printers, and be used to
expand an existing network’s capacity with additional ports. Compatible with both
10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-TX (100Mbps) networks, this Fast Ethernet switch can
automatically detect the type of network (auto negotiation) and type of cable (auto
MDIX) and congure itself, making for a Plug-and-Play networking solution. Backed by
a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1x Power Adapter

• 1x Instruction Manual

• 1x Ethernet Switch

System Requirements

• Available AC electrical outlet

• 10/100 Mbps compatible network devices

• Cat3 or better UTP Ethernet cabling (Cat5 or better recommended)

Instruction Manual

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