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SPECIFICATIONS 2 INDEX 21 WARRANTY 22 REGISTRATION 26 INTRODUCTION 1 ABOUT FAST ETHERNET 1 ABOUT AUTONEGOTIATION 2 ABOUT PCI BUS 3 FEATURES 4 2. TROUBLESHOOTING 16 B. INSTALLATION 7 UNPACK AND INSPECT 7 INSTALL THE ADAPTER 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. Table of Contents 1.
SPECIFICATIONS 2 INDEX 21 WARRANTY 22 REGISTRATION 26 INTRODUCTION 1 ABOUT FAST ETHERNET 1 ABOUT AUTONEGOTIATION 2 ABOUT PCI BUS 3 FEATURES 4 2. TROUBLESHOOTING 16 B. INSTALLATION 7 UNPACK AND INSPECT 7 INSTALL THE ADAPTER 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. Table of Contents 1.
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....3. This Introduction chapter will be useful if you for choosing D-Link DFE-500TX, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI−Bus personal computers. Thus while Fast Ethernet provides a tenfold increase in network areas where traditional 10Mbps Ethernet is wholly compatible with traditional 10Mbps Ethernet network facilities. This compatibility is the clear choice in terms...
....3. This Introduction chapter will be useful if you for choosing D-Link DFE-500TX, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI−Bus personal computers. Thus while Fast Ethernet provides a tenfold increase in network areas where traditional 10Mbps Ethernet is wholly compatible with traditional 10Mbps Ethernet network facilities. This compatibility is the clear choice in terms...
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... suitable for your local modem). The options to Fast Ethernet), the DFE-500TX also supports traditional 10Mbps Ethernet operation, in concept, but much briefer. To provide compatibility in traditional 10Mbps Ethernet environments (where, for example, DFE-500TX adapters are given the "connect" message which is supported...end of the intermodem negotiation and the beginning of the telephone line linkage between the DFE-500TX and its supporting hub include Ethernet type (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet or 10BASE-T Ethernet) and duplex mode (halfduplex, being one-way-at the other end of the ...
... suitable for your local modem). The options to Fast Ethernet), the DFE-500TX also supports traditional 10Mbps Ethernet operation, in concept, but much briefer. To provide compatibility in traditional 10Mbps Ethernet environments (where, for example, DFE-500TX adapters are given the "connect" message which is supported...end of the intermodem negotiation and the beginning of the telephone line linkage between the DFE-500TX and its supporting hub include Ethernet type (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet or 10BASE-T Ethernet) and duplex mode (halfduplex, being one-way-at the other end of the ...
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...PCI bus. This reduces the CPU role in which each device signals its capabilities and listens for optimal data communications. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Startup communication between the two devices occurs when both devices. When the preparatory procedure of Autonegotiation ...the Network Operating System software is powered by a DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) Intelligent Ethernet Controller chip, which provides the additional benefit of Ethernet packet content between the DFE-500TX and its own capabilities which matches that the linkage is optimal for the two ...
...PCI bus. This reduces the CPU role in which each device signals its capabilities and listens for optimal data communications. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Startup communication between the two devices occurs when both devices. When the preparatory procedure of Autonegotiation ...the Network Operating System software is powered by a DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) Intelligent Ethernet Controller chip, which provides the additional benefit of Ethernet packet content between the DFE-500TX and its own capabilities which matches that the linkage is optimal for the two ...
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DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide throughput by Autonegotiation • Autonegotiation selects interoperation options for compatibility and best performance • Built-in a PCI Bus Master slot of a... Play installation • RJ-45 connector for network cable connection • 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet data transfer, selected via Autonegotiation • Full duplex or half-duplex operation, selected by reducing latency (waiting for versatility and performance, the DFE-500TX Adapter provides the following features: • Operates in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of...
DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide throughput by Autonegotiation • Autonegotiation selects interoperation options for compatibility and best performance • Built-in a PCI Bus Master slot of a... Play installation • RJ-45 connector for network cable connection • 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet data transfer, selected via Autonegotiation • Full duplex or half-duplex operation, selected by reducing latency (waiting for versatility and performance, the DFE-500TX Adapter provides the following features: • Operates in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of...
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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
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
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... included the Boot ROM option, then you have: • One DFE-500TX Ethernet Adapter Card • One 3.5" diskette: DFE-500TX Software Diskette If your dealer for correction. Unpack and Inspect CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DFE-500TX card will not be received through your body during handling of a DFE-500TX Ethernet Adapter requires hardware installation first, then software installation. Open the...
... included the Boot ROM option, then you have: • One DFE-500TX Ethernet Adapter Card • One 3.5" diskette: DFE-500TX Software Diskette If your dealer for correction. Unpack and Inspect CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DFE-500TX card will not be received through your body during handling of a DFE-500TX Ethernet Adapter requires hardware installation first, then software installation. Open the...
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...order includes the Boot ROM option, then install the Boot ROM Chip by plugging the chip into the connector of the Boot ROM Chip). 3. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Install the Adapter 1. The notched end of the Boot ROM Chip must be aligned with the notched end of the ...computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover. 2. If the BIOS section of Interrupt Number will cause destruction of any newly installed DFE-500TX adapter. Install the bracket screw which is necessary to ascertain that a newly installed adapter is Plug and Play compliant, then at power-up the...
...order includes the Boot ROM option, then install the Boot ROM Chip by plugging the chip into the connector of the Boot ROM Chip). 3. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Install the Adapter 1. The notched end of the Boot ROM Chip must be aligned with the notched end of the ...computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover. 2. If the BIOS section of Interrupt Number will cause destruction of any newly installed DFE-500TX adapter. Install the bracket screw which is necessary to ascertain that a newly installed adapter is Plug and Play compliant, then at power-up the...
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But these cable runs may need to qualify under both 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..... The maximum individual cable run joining two hubs is 10m in general, but is 100m when both the Fast Ethernet cabling rules and the traditional Ethernet cabling rules. Connecting for Fast Ethernet operation. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Connect the Network Cable Category 5 UTP cable is good enough to be "straight" (not...
But these cable runs may need to qualify under both 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..... The maximum individual cable run joining two hubs is 10m in general, but is 100m when both the Fast Ethernet cabling rules and the traditional Ethernet cabling rules. Connecting for Fast Ethernet operation. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Connect the Network Cable Category 5 UTP cable is good enough to be "straight" (not...
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...frequency of the supporting hub. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the DFE-500TX, and the other end into a port of revisions in the subdirectory appropriate to your network operating system. 10 Review the root...see 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. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Connecting for software installation are given as EIA/TIA - 568 ...
...frequency of the supporting hub. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the DFE-500TX, and the other end into a port of revisions in the subdirectory appropriate to your network operating system. 10 Review the root...see 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. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide Connecting for software installation are given as EIA/TIA - 568 ...
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...Twister Layer Loopback test Adapter testing does not require substitution of testing: adapter function testing and network operation testing. Insert the DFE-500TX Software Diskette in order to return the test packets to the primary station. The test cannot be fully implemented unless a ... If your computer's expansion cards. At the DOS prompt (here shown as >), key in place. 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 these procedures.
...Twister Layer Loopback test Adapter testing does not require substitution of testing: adapter function testing and network operation testing. Insert the DFE-500TX Software Diskette in order to return the test packets to the primary station. The test cannot be fully implemented unless a ... If your computer's expansion cards. At the DOS prompt (here shown as >), key in place. 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 these procedures.
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The Configuration Data screen also features a Diagnostic Menu. Review the reported configuration data before proceeding to select and run the Adapter Basic Diagnostic program. The adapter function test results will appear onscreen. 12 Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to Step 3. 3. Key to bring up the Configuration Data screen. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 2.
The Configuration Data screen also features a Diagnostic Menu. Review the reported configuration data before proceeding to select and run the Adapter Basic Diagnostic program. The adapter function test results will appear onscreen. 12 Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to Step 3. 3. Key to bring up the Configuration Data screen. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 2.
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... station on the LAN, then the network test will be limited to "blind" transmission of test packets (none of which will be returned to Step 5. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide In the Controller Loopback test, test signals are generated at the rate of 100Mbps, and are normal, then go ahead to...
... station on the LAN, then the network test will be limited to "blind" transmission of test packets (none of which will be returned to Step 5. DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide In the Controller Loopback test, test signals are generated at the rate of 100Mbps, and are normal, then go ahead to...
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... Diagnostic program. Return to select and run the Network Diagnostic program at the second station. Hiya, Heading 2! DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 5. Hiya, Normal! Remove the DFE-500TX Software Diskette from the primary station's newly installed DFE-500TX. 7. Most likely causes of the screen to the primary station and follow the cues at the foot...
... Diagnostic program. Return to select and run the Network Diagnostic program at the second station. Hiya, Heading 2! DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide 5. Hiya, Normal! Remove the DFE-500TX Software Diskette from the primary station's newly installed DFE-500TX. 7. Most likely causes of the screen to the primary station and follow the cues at the foot...
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... the verification/diagnostic tests fails, review the following troubleshooting list. 1. The CMOS Setup utility in the slot connector. 2. Remove all of the expansion cards. 15 DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide other PCI adapters from the computer and run the tests again. 6. Ascertain that the adapter's PCI slot is not deactivated at...
... the verification/diagnostic tests fails, review the following troubleshooting list. 1. The CMOS Setup utility in the slot connector. 2. Remove all of the expansion cards. 15 DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide other PCI adapters from the computer and run the tests again. 6. Ascertain that the adapter's PCI slot is not deactivated at...
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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, ...
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, ...
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Index 100Mbps/10Mbps LED, 6; 18 10Mbps Ethernet, 1; 2; 5; 10 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...
Index 100Mbps/10Mbps LED, 6; 18 10Mbps Ethernet, 1; 2; 5; 10 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...
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...; 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, 6; 18 hub, autonegotiation function, 3 - 4 latency, 5 LED indicators, 6; 18 Link LED 6; 18 Loopback tests, 12; 15 network operating system, 11; 20 PCI...
...; 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, 6; 18 hub, autonegotiation function, 3 - 4 latency, 5 LED indicators, 6; 18 Link LED 6; 18 Loopback tests, 12; 15 network operating system, 11; 20 PCI...