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Specifications

Standards

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IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet

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IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet

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ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation

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PCMCIA 2.x

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32-bit Cardbus

Network Media:

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Ethernet: UTP Cat3, 4, 5 EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm screened twisted-pair

(STP)

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Fast Ethernet: UTP Cat5, EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm screened twisted-pair

(STP)

Protocol:

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CSMA/CD

Host Interface:

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32-bit Cardbus

Summary of Contents for DFE-690TXD

Page 1: ...DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC card User s Manual Rev 01 July 2001 ...

Page 2: ...r 11 Troubleshooting the Hardware Installation 12 Verify Each Computers Identification 12 Verify Network Adapter Installation 12 Verify Cable Connections 13 Diagnostics and Checking Communications 14 Pinging your DFE 690TXD Card 15 Networking Basics 17 Computer Identification 18 Sharing Files 20 Sharing Printers 25 How to Install TCP IP 29 Configuring a Dynamic IP Address 31 Configuring a Static I...

Page 3: ...ii Checking the TCP IP Address 37 Checking the Connection by Pinging 39 D Link Offices Worldwide 41 Specifications 43 Contacting Technical Support 46 FCC Statement 47 Limited Warranty 49 Registration 53 ...

Page 4: ...tebook PC to an Ethernet network The notebook PC must be equipped with either a PCMCIA 16 bit extension bus or it must be Type II Cardbus slot s compliant NOTE The terms PC Card is used throughout this manual to refer to those objects as defined in the PCMCIA PC Card standards published by Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association PCMCIA The term slot as used in this manual is synonymous ...

Page 5: ...tch or hub which also has autonegotiation functionality Inside its compact case the D Link DFE 690TXD holds an Ethernet controller network processing interface a 68 pin PC Card Standard front end plug which connects to the notebook PC and a direct port for connecting RJ 45 The DFE 690TXD requires no pre installation setup simply insert its front end into the notebook PC s PC Card slot The DFE 690T...

Page 6: ...3 Contents of Package A One DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card B Driver CD C User s Manual in CD ROM D Quick Install Guide E One case holder for the DFE 690TXD DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card ...

Page 7: ...ypes corresponding to three media types 100Base TX using two twisted pairs in EIA 568 Category 5 UTP or STP cable 100Base T4 using four twisted pairs in a Category 3 Category 4 or Category 5 UTP cable 100Base FX using two fiber optic strands The DFE 690TXD provides full duplex and half duplex 100Base TX operation in Category 5 twisted pair cable environments It does not provide 100Base T4 or 100Ba...

Page 8: ...paratory work of the two modems during those few seconds before you see the connect message is to negotiate the best data communication scheme which is supported by both modems and which is suitable for the quality of the telephone line connection between them The parameters to be settled between the two modems include best baud rate compression method and error correction method When the two mode...

Page 9: ... As soon as those conditions are satisfied the preparatory process of auto negotiation between the DFE 690TXD and its supporting device begins and proceeds automatically If the supporting switch or hub has autonegotiation functionality then it and the DFE 690TXD exchange a series of messages in which each device signals its capabilities and listens for corresponding information about the other The...

Page 10: ...de an optimal data channel between the DFE 690TXD and the supporting device The line will remain ready without further auto negotiation action until the link is broken Auto negotiation then reoccurs at any time that the link is restored again making the line ready for optimal data communications ...

Page 11: ...8 LED Indicators The direct port features 2 LED indicators 100 Indicator indicates that data transmittal rate is at a fast 100 Mbps 10 Indicator indicates that data transmittal rate is at 10 Mbps ...

Page 12: ...A standard 68 pin front end connector 15 pin back end connector for media coupler Full Duplex capable in 10Mbps and 100Mbps modes Autonegotiation per IEEE 802 3u specification No manual setup switches fully automatic configuration Supersonic waves welded stainless steel case RJ 45 connector with auto detection of network speed Software support Diagnostic Program LANtastic Bayan VINES Pathworks PC ...

Page 13: ...dows 95 Windows 95 OSR2 Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Personal NetWare NetWare ODI Client 3 X 4 X NetWare 4 1 Client 32 NCSA Pathway Access for Dos Linux PC NFS Windows NT 4 0 Macintosh 3 00 ...

Page 14: ...ake sure that your Ethernet Cat5 cable is in good working order 2 Make sure that your hub or switch is powered ON and functioning properly 3 If the LED remains dark without any apparent cause check the Device Manager If there is an exclamation point next to the DFE 690TXD then double click to open A message indicating the error will appear 4 After verifying that the DFE 690TXD has been installed c...

Page 15: ...qualified under 10Base T and or 100Base TX standards Verify Each Computers Identification If more than one computer on your network has the same Computer name communications may be negatively affected Also each computer must have the same Workgroup name to communicate properly Verify Network Adapter Installation If your Network Adapter were not installed including the Network System Software or De...

Page 16: ...r card is not installed properly or may have a problem Double click the D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card and read the explanation of the problem This information will be helpful if you require technical support from D Link Verify Cable Connections Check to see that the computer you are troubleshooting is properly connected Each computer must be connected from its DFE 690TXD with Category 5 cables...

Page 17: ...rt the computer in MS DOS mode 2 Insert the CD ROM that came with your DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card into your CD ROM drive e g D 3 Type D DIAG EXE at the MS DOS prompt and press Enter to start the D Link Diagnostic Program 4 Read and follow the instructions on the screen Press the F1 key for additional help 5 Adapter Basic Diagnostic will determine if any problems exist with DFE 690TXD 6 Network Dia...

Page 18: ...ending out a ping you are verifying that a specific computer is available Since all computers on the network must have a unique IP address getting a reply means that a computer is on the network and it 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...

Page 19: ...6 Type in following ping xxx xxx xx xx where xxx xxx xx xx is the IP address to be pinged i e 192 152 81 85 In this case computer A is pinging its own IP address A successful ping will show four replies ...

Page 20: ... not intended to be a comprehensive guide to networking it is just an outline of a few networking basics If you are interested in learning more about networking please visit our website D Link Systems Inc http www dlink com D Link is one of the largest manufacturers of Ethernet products in the world D Link s technological expertise and dedication to providing quality products at a low price makes ...

Page 21: ... names or if you are using Windows 98 you may need to verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name A On your Desktop right click the icon Network Places and select Properties from the context menu B Click the Identification tab on the top of the dialog box ...

Page 22: ...r s name should be 15 or fewer characters with no spaces D Type the workgroup name this computer will be a part of in the Workgroup box All of the computers on your network should have an identical Workgroup name E The Computer Description box is optional You may enter a description that will help you identify this computer on your network Then click Close F Repeat this process for each computer o...

Page 23: ...tect them The steps below will enable you to share specific files and folders with other computers on your network A On your Desktop right click the icon Network Places and select Properties from the context menu B This dialog box is where you will come to configure most of your computer network settings It is also available through the Network icon in the Control Panel C Click the File and Print ...

Page 24: ...ill now be able to identify a particular folder or disk drive to share You may want to share a folder that both you and a colleague family member need to access occasionally Or maybe you want to share a CD ROM drive so your other computer that does not have one can read CD s Both processes are the same Only the disk drives and folders that you specifically identify as shared will be accessible to ...

Page 25: ...22 J Right click on the disk drive or folder icon and select Sharing ...

Page 26: ...re shared M The Comment box is optional You can use this box to further describe the disk drive or folder for others on the network N Access Type allows you to designate how much others on the network can do with this disk drive or folder Read Only allow others only to look at or open the files on the disk drive or in the folder Full allows others to read write open save copy move and delete files...

Page 27: ...uble clicking the My Network Places icon on your desktop or inside Windows Explorer R Navigate to the computer with the shared disk drive or folder recognized by the Computer Name you provided double click You should now see the disk drive or folder double click If you specified a password when sharing this disk drive or folder you will be prompted for the password S You can access a disk drive or...

Page 28: ...omputers on your network can be very convenient allowing you to print from any computer on the network The steps below will enable you to print with other computers on your network A On your Desktop right click the icon Network Places and select Properties from the context menu ...

Page 29: ...k mark next to I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s D Click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog box E Click OK on the Network dialog box F You may now share any installed printers connected to this computer with other computers on your network ...

Page 30: ...nt and Password are optional Then click OK For a computer to access a Network Printer the device driver or software for that printer must be installed and pointed to the proper location of the printer This is done much the same way you installed the printer on the computer it is connected to H Go to a computer that does not have the printer connected to it From the Start button on the Task Bar sel...

Page 31: ...vigate to the location of the printer Click OK when you have selected the desired printer Finish the installation by continuing the Add Printer Wizard normally M You may now use the Network Printer as if it was connected directly Note the computer that the printer is connected to must be on to use the printer If you find this inconvenient devices known as Network Print Servers are available from D...

Page 32: ...29 How to Install TCP IP Go to START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL Double click on Network ...

Page 33: ...30 Select D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card Click on Add Select Protocol Click Add ...

Page 34: ...bus PC Card is available The TCP IP Installation is complete Configuring a Dynamic IP Address When the drivers are installed the default setting is set to obtain an IP dynamically through a DHCP server If you need to check or change the settings then do the following Go to START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL ...

Page 35: ...32 Double Click on Network Highlight TCP IP Click on Properties ...

Page 36: ...not present see the previous section How to Install TCP IP When the TCP IP window opens choose the IP Address tab Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically Click OK When the network properties window comes back up Click OK ...

Page 37: ...34 Windows will ask you to reboot Click Yes You have completed the configuration of the Dynamic IP Address Configuring a Static IP Address Go to START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL Double Click on Network ...

Page 38: ...35 Highlight TCP IP Scroll down if you cannot see it Click on Properties ...

Page 39: ...fy an IP address Enter an IP address into the empty field Suggested IP Range 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 0 254 NOTE IP Addresses must be signed sequentially to each computer Suggested Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 Click OK When the Network Properties window comes back up click OK Insert Windows CD if prompted Windows will ask you to reboot Click Yes ...

Page 40: ...37 Checking the TCP IP Address Go to START RUN Type winipcfg in the Open box Click OK ...

Page 41: ...38 Click OK The IP Configuration screen will be displayed The IP address will be displayed in the IP Address box Click on More Info to display additional IP information ...

Page 42: ...39 Checking the Connection by Pinging Go to START RUN Type command in the Open box Click OK to get to a DOS prompt ...

Page 43: ...40 Type ping 192 168 0 1 which is the IP address of the Gateway in this case and hit the Enter key A successful ping will show four replies ...

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Page 45: ... Gauteng Republic of South Africa TEL 27 0 126652165 FAX 27 0 126652186 SWEDEN D LINK SWEDEN P O Box 15036 S 167 15 Bromma Sweden TEL 46 0 8564 61900 FAX 46 0 8564 61901 E MAIL info dlink se URL www dlink se TAIWAN D LINK TAIWAN 2F No 119 Pao Chung Road Hsin Tien Taipei Taiwan TEL 886 2 2910 2626 FAX 886 2 2910 1515 URL www dlinktw com tw U K D LINK EUROPE 4th Floor Merit House Edgware Road Colind...

Page 46: ...TX Fast Ethernet ANSI IEEE 802 3 NWay Auto Negotiation PCMCIA 2 x 32 bit Cardbus Network Media Ethernet UTP Cat3 4 5 EIA TIA 568 100 ohm screened twisted pair STP Fast Ethernet UTP Cat5 EIA TIA 568 100 ohm screened twisted pair STP Protocol CSMA CD Host Interface 32 bit Cardbus ...

Page 47: ...alf duplex Ethernet 20 Mbps Full duplex Fast Ethernet 100Mbps Half duplex Fast Ethernet 200Mbps Full duplex Temperature Operating 10 50 C Storage 10 70 C Humidity Operating 10 90 RH Storage 5 90 RG Driver Support Microsoft Windows 95 98 98SE Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows NT v3 51 and NT 4 0 ...

Page 48: ...work Client 3 0 for Workgroup 3 11 Packet Driver for NCSA Packet Driver for WinSock Novell Netware DOS ODI Driver Novell Netware Server v3 12 Novell Netware Server v4 x Linux Emission FCC Class B CE mark Class B VCCI B Check http www dlink com for newest releases of drivers ...

Page 49: ...www dlink com tech E mail tech dlink com Phone 949 788 0805 option 4 If you are a customer residing outside of the United States please refer to the list of D Link locations that is included in this manual Thank you for purchasing this product We like to receive feedback from our customers concerning our products Please take a moment to visit our web site You can register your purchase online lear...

Page 50: ... is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception 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 the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the ...

Page 51: ...the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate meas...

Page 52: ...ty 90 period then the Warranty Period shall be ninety 90 days from the date of purchase Product Type Warranty Period Product excluding power supplies and fans if purchased and delivered in the fifty 50 United States or the District of Columbia USA Limited Lifetime Product purchased or delivered outside the USA One 1 Year Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days ...

Page 53: ...t Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety 90 days after any replacement Software is delivered If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the ...

Page 54: ...onforming What Is Not Covered This limited warranty provided by D Link does not cover Products that have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or ...

Page 55: ...M THE USE OF THE PRODUCT RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IF D LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON CONFORMING PRODUCT GOVERNING LAW This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of Calif...

Page 56: ...wing questions help us to support your product 1 Where and how will the product primarily be used oHome oOffice oTravel oCompany Business oHome Business oPersonal Use 2 How many employees work at installation site o1 employee o2 9 o10 49 o50 99 o100 499 o500 999 o1000 or more 3 What network protocol s does your organization use oXNS IPX oTCP IP oDECnet oOthers_____________________________ 4 What n...

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