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Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet
Switch.
This preface introduces you to the Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet
Switch and discusses the organization and conventions of this User’s Guide. It also
provides information on other related documentation.
About Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet is a 1Gbps (1000Mbps) extension of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
networking standard. Its primary applications are in corporate LANs, campus networks
and service provider networks where it can be used to tie together existing 100Mbps
Ethernet networks.
About the Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
The GS-1008/GS-1016 is designed to improve your network performance with high-
speed data transmission over copper wire. As an alternative to ATM, the GS-1008/GS-
1016 provides an ideal upgrade path for existing Ethernet-based networks that need
more bandwidth. It can be installed as a backbone network while retaining existing
investments in Ethernet hubs, switches and wiring infrastructure.
General Syntax Conventions
For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.” as shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.” as
shorthand for “that is” or “in other words” throughout this manual.
The Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch may be referred to as the
switch in this manual.
Related Documentation
ZyXEL Web Site
The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional support
documentation and an online glossary of networking terms.