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DFE-680TXD 

Fast Ethernet PC card 

for CardBus 

 

 

User’s Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. 01 (March, 2001) 

 

RECYCLABLE 

Printed in Taiwan 

Summary of Contents for DFE-680TXD

Page 1: ...DFE 680TXD Fast Ethernet PC card for CardBus User s Guide Rev 01 March 2001 RECYCLABLE Printed in Taiwan ...

Page 2: ...rk Cable 9 Connecting for Fast Ethernet 9 Connecting for 10Mbps Ethernet 9 Software Installation 10 Windows2000 driver install 10 Device Manager for proper installation for Win2000 16 Windows ME driver installation 19 Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting the Hardware Installation 31 Verify Each Computers Identification 31 Verify Network Adapter Installation 31 Verify Cable Connections 32 Understandi...

Page 3: ...standards use the latter term in reference to the physical receptacles of a host notebook computer for insertion connection of PC Cards More information on the standards is available from PCMCIA s www server at http www pc card com The DFE 680TXD automatically detects the parameters of its Ethernet environment and automatically negotiates and determines its own speed and duplex settings as require...

Page 4: ...on To provide for traditional 10Mbps Ethernet operation in twisted pair cable environments the DFE 680TXD also offers 10Mbps Ethernet operation in full duplex and half duplex modes The DFE 680TXD s autonegotiation capability provides for automatic selection of the best operation mode About Autonegotiation The basic idea of auto negotiation can be understood by reflecting for a moment on the famili...

Page 5: ...etwork software is loaded As soon as those conditions are satisfied the preparatory process of auto negotiation between the DFE 680TXD and its supporting device begins and proceeds automatically If the supporting switch or hub has autonegotiation functionality then it and the DFE 680TXD exchange a series of messages in which each device signals its capabilities and listens for corresponding inform...

Page 6: ...be regular and periodic In 100 Mbps mode flashing may be irregular with longer dark periods during heavy traffic activity Rx Indicator Solid and Flashing LED clearly indicates when you are receiving data Tx Indicator Solid and Flashing LED clearly indicates when you are transmitting data CD Indicator Solid LED clearly indicates carrier detection Summary of Features Features of Model DFE 680TXD 10 ...

Page 7: ...2 watts max Laser welded stainless steel case Software support Diagnostic Program NetWare DOS ODI NetWare Lite Personal NetWare Windows 95 OSR2 Windows NT 3 51 Windows NT 4 0 Packet Driver for NCSA Packet Driver for FTP PC TCP Packet Driver for IPX Packet Driver for Winsock Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 ...

Page 8: ...to reduce the charge by touching a ground before handling the DFE 680TXD Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items You have One DFE 680TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card One plastic storage bag for the DFE 680TXD One D Link DFE 680TXD Software CD ROM One Quick Installation Guide DFE 680TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card Figure1 In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or d...

Page 9: ... until it reaches a firm stop NOTE Many notebook PCs feature a stacked pair of PC Card slots logically but not physically designated as Slot 1 and Slot 2 It is most usual for the lower one of the two slots in the stack to be designated Slot 1 but there are exceptions In the subsequent procedure for DFE 680TXD software installation it might be useful for you to know whether your DFE 680TXD is insta...

Page 10: ... functioning properly then the direct port s Ln Act LED glows steady green Linkage state If the Ln Act LED remains dark without apparent cause then the most likely fault is poor engagement of the 68 pin front end plug Review the following section titled Remove the DFE 680TXD then remove the DFE 680TXD from its slot Repeat the procedures of the above Step 1 Insert the DFE 680TXD taking care to ensu...

Page 11: ... is 205m Connecting for Fast Ethernet Category 5 UTP cable is required for Fast Ethernet operation The maximum length of cable between the DFE 680TXD and the supporting hub is 300 ft The cable must be straight not a crossover cable with an RJ 45 plug at each end Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ 45 receptacle of the direct port and the other end into a port o...

Page 12: ...10 Software Installation Windows2000 driver install Figure1 Insert DFE 680TXD into notebook new hardware device should prompt Select Next ...

Page 13: ...11 Figure2 Select Next to continue installation ...

Page 14: ...12 Figure3 Ensure that the Specify location box is checked and click Next ...

Page 15: ...13 Figure4 Click Next to continue ...

Page 16: ...14 Figure5 The Digital Signature Not Found window appears Click Yes to continue ...

Page 17: ...15 Figure6 Click Finish to complete the DFE 680TXD Ethernet Card installation ...

Page 18: ...16 Device Manager for proper installation for Win2000 Figure7 Click the Start button Settings Control Panel Then Double Click the System icon and the Systems Properties should appear ...

Page 19: ...17 Figure8 Select Hardware and then click the Device Manager button Figure9 The Device Manager menu Double click on the Network Adapters and the ...

Page 20: ...18 D Link DFE 680TXD CardBus should appear showing proper installation ...

Page 21: ...19 Windows ME driver installation Figure1 Insert the DFE 680TXD into available PCMCIA slot Windows should detect Card The Add New Hardware windows appears select Next ...

Page 22: ...20 Figure2 Enter CD ROM drive letter or click on the Browse button and highlight the CD ROM drive under Drivers ThenClick Next to continue the installation ...

Page 23: ...21 Figure3 A screen appears telling you that is has located the DFE 680TXD driver in the CD ROM drive Then click Next Windows will copy files to the hard drive ...

Page 24: ...22 Figure4 Click Finishto complete driver installation ...

Page 25: ...23 Figure5 Click the start button Settings Control Panel Click the Systembutton Device Manager Network Adapters And D Link DFE 680TXD CardBus should appear showing proper installation ...

Page 26: ...24 Windows 98 Driver install Figure1 Select Next ...

Page 27: ...25 Figure2 Select Next ...

Page 28: ...26 Figure3 Enter CD ROM drive or click on the Browse button and select CD ROM drive ...

Page 29: ...27 Figure4 Driver file name select Next Figure5 Insert 98 CD ROM then click on OK button ...

Page 30: ...28 Figure6 Enter CD ROM drive then type D Win98 in the box Some computers will have the Windows 98 files available in the C Windows options cabs directory After typing in the location Click OK ...

Page 31: ...29 Figure7 Finish ...

Page 32: ...30 Figure8 Click the Start button Setting Control Panel Click theSystembutton Device Manager Network Adapters Device Manager will display of proper installation of adapter ...

Page 33: ... your Network Adapter were not installed including the Network System Software or Device drivers your network will not function properly Use these steps to verify that your Network Adapter are properly installed 1 Double Click the System icon in the Control Panel 2 Click the Device Manager tab on top of the System Properties dialog box 3 Double Click Network Adapters if you do not see any items br...

Page 34: ...nnected from its DFE 680TXD with a Category 5 cables Examine the network cables and ensure that they have not been damaged by walking on rolling over chairs or closed in doors Additionally make note of and alleviate any possible electromagnetic interference that may be effecting your network Your network cables can be plugged into any port on your hub except the Uplink port The Uplink port is only...

Page 35: ...in your DFE 680TXD Network Adapters or connection 1 Restart your computer in MS DOS mode Click Start then Shut Down and finally select Restart the computer in MS DOS mode 2 Insert the CD Rom labeled DFE 680TXD PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter Driver Program into your CD Rom D 3 Type D DIAG EXE at the MS DOS prompt and press Enter to start the D Link PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Adapter Diagnostic Program 4 Read th...

Page 36: ... computers on the network must have a unique IP address getting a reply means that a computer is on the network and that can communicate If you cannot ping another computer then there is probably a problem with the hardware Check the cabling and adapter installation If you are unable to network even when you receive a reply to your ping it is probably a software configuration issue Verify that all...

Page 37: ...gotiation functionality Media interface RJ 45 LAN Chip Set ADMTEK AN985L EMI Certifications FCC Class B VCCI Class B CE Certification Host interface CardBus I O base address assigned by Plug and Play system Interrupt Number Assigned by Plug and Play system Physical Dimensions 120 0 54 0 3 0 mm Environment Storage 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Operating 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F Humidity 10 to 90 non condensin...

Page 38: ...Packet Driver for Winsock Packet Driver for FTP PC TCP Check http www dlink comfor newest releases of drivers D Link provides free technical support North American customers can contact D Link technical support through our web site e mail or by phone North American technical support is available Monday through Friday from 6 00 a m to 6 00 p m PST Web http www dlink com tech E mail tech dlink com P...

Page 39: ...owing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interface cablesmust be used in order to comply with emission limits You are cautioned that changes or ...

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Page 41: ...eturned to an Authorized D Link Service Office for each D Link product within ninety 90 days after the product is purchased and or licensed The addresses telephone fax list of the nearest Authorized D Link Service Office is provided in the back of this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPLETE AND TIMELY RETURN THE REGISTRATION CARD MAY AFFECT THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT Submitting A Claim Any claim u...

Page 42: ...PLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY 90 DAYS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THEQUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LIN...

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