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Manual D-Link DFE-500TX

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  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 1

    Model DFE-500TX Fast Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus User’s Guide Rev. 06 (May, 1997) 6DE-E50-0TX-.06 Printed in Taiwan RECYCLABLE ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 2

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 1 ABOUT FAST ETHERNET ............................................. 1 ABOUT AUTONEGOTIATION ........................................ 2 ABOUT PCI BUS ............................................................ 3 FEATURES .................................. ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 3

    1 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing D-Link DFE-500TX, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI − Bus personal computers. This Introduction chapter will be useful if you are new to Fast Ethernet and other new technology featured by the DFE-500TX. Otherwise, skip ahead to the Insta l lation chapter. About Fast Ethernet Fast Etherne ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 4

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 2 The DFE-500TX Adapter does not support the 100Base-T4 subtype. To provide compatibility in tr a ditional 10Mbps Ethernet environments (where, for example, DFE-500TX adapters are installed anticipa t ing upgrade of supporting hub equipment to Fast Ethernet ), the DFE-500TX also supports traditional 10Mb ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 5

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 3 Startup communication between the two devices o c curs when both devices are power-on, the cable connection between them is good, and the Network Operating System software is running. As soon as those conditions are satisfied, the preparatory process of Autonegotiation between the DFE-500TX and its sup ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 6

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 4 throughput by reducing latency (waiting for CPU service) during trans mi s sions and receptions. Features Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-500TX Adapter provides the following fe a tures: • Operates in a PCI Bus Master slot of a Pentium/ 486 computer, independent of CPU speed • PCI ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 7

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 5 • Five LED indicators : 100Mbps/10Mbps , Full/Half Duplex , Link , Active , and Collision • Drivers for all leading Network Operating Systems ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 8

    2 2 Installation Installation of a DFE-500TX Ethernet Adapter requires hardware installation first, then software installation. Unpack and Inspect CAUTION : Under ordinary circumstances, a DFE-500TX card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit. In special circumstances where you may car ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 9

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 8 Install the Adapter 1. Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover. 2. If your order does not include the Boot ROM option, go ahead to Step 3. If your order includes the Boot ROM option, then install the Boot ROM Chip by plugging the chip into the Boot ROM Socket on the ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 10

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 9 Connect the Network Cable Category 5 UTP cable is good enough to qualify under both the Fast Ethernet cabling rules and the trad i tional Ethernet cabling rules. The maximum individual cable run between any station and its supporting hub is 100m. The maximum individual cable run joining two hubs is 10m ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 11

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 10 Connecting for 10Mbps Ethernet Category 3, Category 4, and Category 5 UTP cable , as well as EIA/TIA - 568 100-ohm STP cable, all qualify under Ethernet c a bling rules. The maximum cable run between the DFE-500TX and the supporting hub is 300 ft. The c a ble must be “straight” (not a “crossover ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 12

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 11 Verification/Diagnostic Program This test program verifies configuration of the DFE-500TX as set by the installation procedure, and assists with isolation of any faults in operation. Verification and testing procedures are optional, and will only be useful in the unusual event that there is a fault, s ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 13

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 12 2. Key <RETURN> to bring up the Configuration Data screen. Review the reported configuration data before proceeding to Step 3. 3. The Configuration Data screen also features a Diagnostic Menu. Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Adapter Basic Diagnostic program. The a ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 14

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 13 In the Controller Loopback test, test signals are generated at the rate of 100Mbps, and are intercepted and reflected at the MAC level without reaching the network cable . The Serial ROM Verification, Controller Internal Loopback test, and Twister Layer Loopback test should all show the result “Pass ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 15

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 14 5. Remove the DFE-500TX Software Diskette from your station's (the primary station's) diskette drive, and insert it into an available drive of a second station on your LAN. At the DOS prompt (here shown as > ), key in: > A: DIAGDIAG500.EXE and <RETURN> . The opening screen of t ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 16

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 15 other boards, or improper installation. In the event that any of the verification/diagnostic tests fails, review the following trouble shooting list. 1. Ascertain that the adapter card is fully and firmly seated in the slot connector. 2. Check the length and rating of connecting cables . 3. Ascertain ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 17

    A A Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the adapter, first ascertain that the appropriate driver is loaded, that the proper grade of cable is employed for the network connection, and that the supporting hub is properly qualified for the application (such as 10BASE-T or 100Base-TX). The DFE-500TX Adapter features five LED indicators ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 18

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Specifications Network Type: • Ethernet 100Base-TX Ethernet IEEE 802.3u standard for 100Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network • Ethernet 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3 standard for 10Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network Jumperless Hardware Autonegotiation functionality Media interface: RJ-45 LAN ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 19

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Operating: 0 ° to 55 ° C, (32 ° to 131 ° F) Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Power Consumption: 1.05W (Max.) PCB Layer: 4 layers Device Drivers* • D-Link TCP/IP for DOS • NDIS driver • Novell Netware 3.x and 4.x ODI driver • MS LAN Manager • Packet driver • WIN/TCP Pathway Access for D ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 20

    DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 2 Error! Style not defined. Active LED, 6; 18 autonegotiation, 2 - 4; 5; 19 BIOS Program, 8; 17 Boot ROM, 7; 8 cabling, 2; 3; 5; 9; 10; 12; 15; 17; 18 CMOS Setup, 9; 17 Collision LED, 6; 18 communication parameters, 4 DFE-500TX Software Diskette, 7; 15 D-Link WWW Server, 20 Driver programs, 20 Ethernet s ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 21

    Offices U.S.A. D-LINK SYSTEMS, INC. 5 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 USA TEL: 1-714-455-1688 FAX: 1-714-455-2521 CANADA D-LINK CANADA, INC. 2180 Dunwin Drive, Unit # 6, Mississauga Ontario, L5L 5M8, Canada TEL: 1-905-828-0260 FAX: 1-905-828-5669 U.K. D-LINK (EUROPE) LTD. D-Link House, 6 Garland Road, Stanmore, London HA7 1DP U.K. TEL: 44-181-235-5555 FAX: ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 22

    Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link S ystems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that origina lly purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 23

    Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided onl y to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the lic ense granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the or iginal Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and excl usions. If a mat erial non-conf ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 24

    repair or service in any way that is not c ontemplated in the documentation for t he product , or if the model or serial number has been al tered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs; Operational adjustments covered in the oper ating manual for the product, ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 25

    CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user ma y be required to take adequate measures. FCC 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 de ...

  • D-Link DFE-500TX - page 26

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. ...

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