Key facts
- Brand
- D-Link
- Model
- DES-1252
- Category
- Network Switches
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-08
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D-Link DSL-1252 quick intallation guide
The guide walks you through unpacking the DES‑1252, checking the package contents, and preparing the installation site. It includes recommendations for placement, rack mounting, and connecting power and network cables.
Additional sections cover LED indicator meanings, installing the SmartConsole utility for management, and using the on‑device menus for configuration, backup, and firmware updates.
D-Link DES-1252 specifications
| Switching Capacity (DES-1228) | 12.8 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity (DES-1252) | 17.6 Gbps |
| Maximum Forwarding Rate (DES-1228P) | 9.52 Mpps |
| Port Types | 24 or 48 10/100Base‑T ports, 4 1000Base‑T ports, 2 combo SFP ports |
| PoE Power per Port (DES-1228P) | 15.4 W |
| Power Budget (DES-1228P) | 170 W max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| L2 Feature – MAC Address Table | Supports up to 8K MAC addresses |
| VLAN Capacity | Up to 256 static VLAN groups |
| QoS Queues per Port | Up to 4 queues per port |
Source: D-Link DES-1228/1228P/1252 Web Smart Switch User Manual
All D-Link DES-1252 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the default IP address to access the switch’s web interface?
Enter 192.168.0.1 in a web browser; this is the factory‑default IP address of the switch.
From: D-Link DES-1228/1228P/1252 Web Smart Switch User Manual
What is the default login password for the web management utility?
The default password is "Admin".
From: D-Link DES-1228/1228P/1252 Web Smart Switch User Manual
