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Product Manual - Page 3
... in network areas where traditional 10Mbps Ethernet is providing good service.
This Introduction chapter
will be useful if you for choosing D-Link DFE-500TX, the value leader among Fast
Ethernet adapters for full duplex operation. 100Base-TX requires Category 5 cabling, but does provide full duplex operation. For upgrading existing Ethernet installations to achieve 100Mbps transmission and...
Product Manual - Page 4
... job, preparing for example, DFE-500TX adapters are installed anticipating upgrade of your local modem). To provide compatibility in concept, but much briefer. When the two modems have probably had the experience of the best operation mode in your intended communication with the remote computer. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
The DFE-500TX Adapter does not support the 100Base-T4...
Product Manual - Page 5
...-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
Startup communication between the two devices occurs when both devices. If the hub does not have Autonegotiation functionality, then its monotone (single capability) message will be recognized by the DFE-500TX's Autonegotiation facility, and the DFE-500TX will simply switch to service other . This reduces the CPU role in network operations, thus freeing...
Product Manual - Page 6
... and performance, the DFE-500TX Adapter provides the following features:
• Operates in a PCI Bus Master slot of a Pentium/486 computer,
independent of CPU speed
• PCI Bus Master memory access, for high throughput and low CPU
demand
• Complies with IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX and 10Base-T Ethernet
standards
• Plug and Play installation • RJ-45...
Product Manual - Page 9
...'s chassis cover.
6. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
Install the Adapter
1. Install the bracket screw which is already assigned to the computer chassis.
5. Reconnect the computer's power cord, and switch computer power on the DFE-500TX card. If the BIOS section of any newly installed DFE-500TX adapter. Then it happens occasionally that a newly installed adapter is assigned an...
Product Manual - Page 10
... hubs qualify as Ethernet Class 2 Repeaters (all D-Link Ethernet hubs do qualify). Make the network connection by the rule that the maximum aggregated cable run between any two stations is 205m. Connecting for Fast Ethernet operation. The maximum cable run between any station and its supporting hub is 100m. graphic from 2-4 top
9 DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
Connect the...
Product Manual - Page 11
... the README and referenced instruction files in those network systems, the instructions for 10Mbps Ethernet
Category 3, Category 4, and Category 5 UTP cable, as well as README files on the DFE-500TX Software Diskette. The maximum cable run between the DFE-500TX and the supporting hub is 300 ft. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
Connecting for software installation are given as EIA/TIA...
Product Manual - Page 12
...At the DOS prompt (here shown as set by the installation procedure, and assists with the network cable connection in order to return the test packets to skip these steps:
Adapter Function Test
1. Adapter testing includes three separate procedures:
a. Serial ROM Verification
b. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
Verification/Diagnostic Program
This test program verifies configuration...
Product Manual - Page 14
...starting with Step 4. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
In the Controller Loopback test, test signals are generated at the MAC level without reaching the network cable. Network Operation Test
4. This will indicate normal transmission onto the LAN, and will be the...Transmitted" line reports a steadily and rapidly increasing packet count. This concludes the Adapter Basic Diagnostic test.
Product Manual - Page 15
...station. Hiya, Heading 2!
Remove the DFE-500TX Software Diskette from the primary station's newly installed DFE-500TX. 7. The second station then begins ...settings of a
second station on your LAN.
Observe the "Packets Transmitted" and "Packets Received" lines to
bring up the Configuration Data and Diagnostic Menu onscreen at the second station. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide...
Product Manual - Page 16
Ascertain that any of the verification/diagnostic tests fails, review the following troubleshooting list. 1. The CMOS Setup utility in the slot connector. 2. Install the questioned adapter in question with a verified adapter and run the diagnostic test again. 5. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
other PCI adapters from the computer and run the tests again. In the event that the ...
Product Manual - Page 17
... as 10BASE-T or 100Base-TX).
A
Troubleshooting
If you experience any problems with the adapter, first ascertain that the appropriate driver is loaded, that the proper grade of the collision LED is normal. B Dark when Half Duplex operation is selected.
• LINK
Steady green indicates good linkage between the DFE-500TX and its supporting hub.
• ACTIVE
Flashing green...
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 functionality Media interface: RJ-45 LAN Chip Set:
• Interface controller, DEC ...
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 driver
• WIN/TCP Pathway
Access for DOS
&#...
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 programs, 20 Ethernet standards, 5; 19 expansion slot, 8
Fast Ethernet, 1 - 3; 5; 9 Full/Half Duplex LED...
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