D-Link DFE-500TX manual

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

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

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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