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- D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - 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 | Product Manual - Page 2
8 CONNECT THE NETWORK CABLE 9 CONNECTING FOR FAST ETHERNET 9 CONNECTING FOR 10MBPS ETHERNET 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 10 VERIFICATION/DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM 11 ADAPTER FUNCTION TEST 11 NETWORK OPERATION TEST 13 A. TROUBLESHOOTING 16 B. SPECIFICATIONS 2 INDEX 21 WARRANTY 22 REGISTRATION - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 3
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 Installation chapter. About Fast Ethernet Fast - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 4
Card User's Guide The DFE-500TX Adapter does not support the 100Base-T4 subtype. To provide compatibility in traditional 10Mbps Ethernet environments (where, for example, DFE-500TX adapters are installed anticipating upgrade of supporting hub equipment to Fast Ethernet), the DFE-500TX also supports - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 5
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Startup communication between the two devices occurs when both your computer's PCI bus. DFE-500TX Adapters utilize the Bus Master Mode of the PCI bus, allowing direct transfers of Ethernet packet content between computer memory and the adapter's controller, - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 6
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide throughput by reducing latency (waiting for CPU service) during transmissions and receptions. Features Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-500TX Adapter provides the following features: • Operates in a PCI Bus Master slot of a Pentium/486 - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 7
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide • Five LED indicators: 100Mbps/10Mbps, Full/Half Duplex, Link, Active, and Collision • Drivers for all leading Network Operating Systems 5 - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 8
. Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In addition to this User's Guide, ascertain that you have: • One DFE-500TX Ethernet Adapter Card • One 3.5" diskette: DFE-500TX Software Diskette If your order included the Boot ROM option, then you should also have, separately packaged - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 9
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Install the Adapter the Boot ROM Socket on the DFE-500TX card. The notched end of the of the DFE-500TX card into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master DFE-500TX adapter. NOTE: Due to a a newly installed adapter is assigned an - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 10
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Connect the Network Cable Category 5 UTP cable is good enough to qualify under both the Fast Ethernet cabling rules and the traditional Ethernet cabling rules. The maximum individual cable run between any station and its supporting hub is 100m. The maximum - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 11
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 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 cabling rules. The maximum cable run between the DFE-500TX and the supporting hub is 300 ft. The cable must - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 12
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 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 - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 13
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 2. Key to bring up the Configuration Data screen. Review the reported configuration data . Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Adapter Basic Diagnostic program. The adapter function test results will appear onscreen. 12 - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 14
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide whether a loopback cable is in place. This concludes the Adapter Basic Diagnostic test. If the results are normal, then a second station on the LAN, then skip ahead to Step 5. If you do not have access to a second station on the LAN, then the network test will - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 15
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 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: \DIAG\DIAG500.EXE and . The - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 16
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide other boards, or improper installation. In the event that any of the verification/diagnostic tests fails, review the following troubleshooting list. 1. Ascertain that the adapter card is fully and firmly seated in the slot connector. 2. Check the length and - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 17
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 - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - 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 - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - 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 • MS LAN Manager driver • Packet - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 20
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 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 - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 21
AUSTRALIA PTY.LTD. Unit 16, 390 Eastern Valley Way Roseville, NSW 2069 Australia TEL: 61-2-9417-7100 FAX: 61-2-9417-1077 CHINA D-LINK BEIJING 15th Floor, Science and Technology Tower No. 11, Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100081 China TEL: 86-10-68467106/68467107/68467108/68467109 FAX - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 22
defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid. Any repair or replacement will be rendered by DLink at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 23
Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1877-453-5465, who will attempt Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 24
Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance only an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Improper or LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - Page 25
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of local D-Link office. - D-Link DFE-500TX | Product Manual - 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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Model DFE-500TX
Fast Ethernet Adapter
for PCI Bus
User’s Guide
Rev. 06 (May, 1997)
6DE-E50-0TX-.06
Printed in Taiwan
RECYCLABLE