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INTRODUCTION

The D-Link DFE-670TXD 10/100Mbps PC Card adapter is an ideal
way to connect your laptop computer to your LAN (Local Area
Network.)  After completing the steps in the Quick Install Guide,
you will have the ability to share information and resources - such
as files and printers - and take full advantage of a “connected”
environment for work and play!

The DFE-670TXD comes with drivers for the most popular operat-
ing systems and can be integrated into a large network.  You can
connect your laptop to a network when running Windows 98,
Windows ME, NT 4.0 or 2000.

The D-Link DFE-670TXD 10/100 Ethernet PC Card for notebook
PCs is a credit-card sized Ethernet / Fast-Ethernet adapter for con-
necting a notebook PC to an IEEE 802.3 or 802.3u Ethernet net-
work.  The notebook PC must be equipped with PCMCIA (16 bit)
extension bus and Type II PC Card 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 with "socket" where the 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-670TXD automatically detects the parameters of its Ethernet
environment, and automatically negotiates and determines its own
speed and duplex settings as required for maximum performance within
the environment.  (The autonegotiation function is effective only when
the DFE-670TXD is connected to the network by a device (switch or
hub) which also has autonegotiation functionality.)

Summary of Contents for Express EtherNetwork DFE-670TXD

Page 1: ...DFE 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...100 Ethernet PC Card Introduction i Contents of Package iii About Fast Ethernet 1 About Autonegotiation 2 Troubleshooting 4 Networking Basics 15 Technical Support 42 D Link Locations Worldwide 43 Specifications 44 Warranty 46 Registration 51 ...

Page 3: ...C must be equipped with PCMCIA 16 bit extension bus and Type II PC Card 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 with socket where the standards use the latter term in reference t...

Page 4: ...g which connects to the notebook PC and a direct port for connecting RJ 45 The DFE 670TXD requires no pre installation setup simply insert its front end into the notebook PC s PC Card slot The DFE 670TXD is supplied with an RJ 45 receptacle which receives the network cable The direct port features full LED dis play for linkage and activity states speed and duplex ii ...

Page 5: ...E 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card Package Contents A DFE 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card B Driver CD C User s Manual in CD D Quick Install Guide E One plastic storage bag for the DFE 670TXD card DFE 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card ...

Page 6: ...correspon ding to three media types l 100Base TX using two twisted pairs in EIA 568 Category 5 UTP or STP cable l 100Base T4 using four twisted pairs in a Category 3 Category 4 or Category 5 UTP cable l 100Base FX using two fiber optic strands The DFE 670TXD provides full duplex and half duplex 100Base TX operation in Category 5 twisted pair cable environments It does not provide 100Base T4 or 100...

Page 7: ... between the two modems include best baud rate compression method and error correction method When the two modems have tested the phone line quality and have switched to the combination of parameters which will provide the best data communication then you are given the connect message which signals the end of the inter modem negotiation and the beginning of your intended communication with the rem...

Page 8: ...The auto negotiation process requires only a few milliseconds and the two devices select the best communication parame ters supported by both devices If the supporting device does not have autonegotiation func tionality then its monotone single capability message will be recognized by the DFE 670TXD s autonegotiation facility and the DFE 670TXD will simply switch to the one of its own capabilities...

Page 9: ... might go wrong The best approach to troubleshooting network problems is to start at the very simplest level and work your way up On the following pages we have covered many of the common troubleshooting situations Please read through these pages or skip to the specific one that interests you 4 ...

Page 10: ...formation about your network traffic and help you determine problems when troubleshooting The DFE 670TXD PC Card has two LED indicators listed under LINK Activity 1 100 Indicator indicates data transmittal rate is at a fast 100Mbps 2 10 Indicator indicates data transmittal rate is at 10Mbps 5 100Mbps 10Mbps Link Activity ...

Page 11: ...ch 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 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 t...

Page 12: ...onnections Check to see that the computer s you are troubleshooting are properly connected Each computer must be connected from its DFE 670TXD with a Category 5 cable Examine the network cables and ensure that they have not been damaged by having been walked on rolled over by chairs or closed in doors Additionally make note of and alleviate any possible electromag netic interference that may be af...

Page 13: ...thernet 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 and follow the instructions on the screen Press F1 key anytime for additional help 5 Adapter Basic Diagnostic will determine if any problems exist with DFE 670TXD 6 Network Diagnostic will determine if problems exist wit...

Page 14: ...e network must have a unique IP address getting a reply means that a computer is on the network and 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 configu ration issue Verify that all the settings are co...

Page 15: ...he settings may be listed on your system using different words that mean the same thing Refer to your motherboard manual or contact the manufac turer if you are unsure Perform the following steps to check for a Plug and Play Motherboard and to reset the configuration 1 Reboot your computer 2 When your computer is going through its POST Power On Self Test enter into your BIOS Basic Input Output Sys...

Page 16: ...e configuration information for your Plug and Play hardware It is reset to Disabled so that Windows will not perform the reconfiguration each time you start your computer 6 Save the new settings and Exit your BIOS This will allow your computer to boot up and load Windows 7 After Windows loads check in the Device Manager to see if there is an available IRQ TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO FREE AN IRQ What to...

Page 17: ...disable your COM Ports 1 Reboot your computer 2 When your computer is going through its POST Power On Self Test enter into your BIOS Basic Input Output System 3 Under the heading Integrated Peripherals look for Serial Port 1 or 2 or COM Port 1 or 2 4 Change the setting to Disable 5 Go to the heading PNP PCI Configuration 6 Make sure the setting for Resources Controlled By is set to Auto 7 Change t...

Page 18: ...oot your computer 2 When your computer is going through its POST Power On Self Test enter into your BIOS Basic Input Output System 3 Under the heading Integrated Peripherals look for a setting Modem COM Port 4 Change the setting to Disable Note Only disable your Built On Modem if you know that you have upgraded your Modem you have had a Broadband connection Cable DSL installed or if you do not use...

Page 19: ...e above steps can be followed to remove a Built On Sound Card as well Another option for freeing up an IRQ is switching your Mouse either PS 2 or USB This will free up the IRQs for your COM Ports You can then follow the above steps for disabling the COM Ports in your BIOS Note You might need to contact your computer manufacturer for more information on freeing up an IRQ on your specific system TRO...

Page 20: ...mprehensive guide to networking it is just an outline of a few networking basics If you are interested in learning more about networking we have identified some Internet resources that may be of interest 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 ...

Page 21: ...puters 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 16 ...

Page 22: ...result The computer 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 f...

Page 23: ...he 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 computers network settings It is also available through the Network icon in the Control Panel C Click the File and Print Sharing bu...

Page 24: ... able to give others access to my files E Click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog box F Click OK on the Network dialog box G Provide the Windows 98 installation CD or diskette s if prompted or direct Windows to the proper location of the installation files Reboot if prompted 19 ...

Page 25: ...t to share a CD ROM drive so your other computer that does not have one can read CD s Both of these processes are the same Only the disk drives and folders that you specifically identify as shared will be accessible to other computers on your network I Find the disk drive or folder you want to share with Windows Explorer or the My Computer icon on your desktop J Right click on the disk drive or fo...

Page 26: ... network are 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 someone else on the network can do with this disk drive or folder Read Only allow others to only look at or open the files on the disk drive or in the folder Full allows others to read write open save copy move ...

Page 27: ...ing the disk drive or folder Two passwords are used to give two levels of security or access to others on the network using the Depends on Password setting Leaving the Password boxes empty gives everyone on the network access to the disk drive or folder P Click OK to continue You will be prompted to enter the password s you provided for verification Retype the password s just as you entered them t...

Page 28: ...word when sharing this disk drive or folder you will be prompted for the password S You can access a disk drive or folder shared over the network from most Windows applications To make this process easier Windows allows you to map these disk drives and folders to a drive letter on another computer For example on a computer where you are accessing a shared folder from another computer inside Window...

Page 29: ...ther computers on you 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 24 ...

Page 30: ...to place a check 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 25 ...

Page 31: ...re 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 select Settings and ...

Page 32: ...e 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 Link including the DP 301 a...

Page 33: ...NETWORKING BASICS How to Install TCP IP Go to START Settings Control Panel Double click on Network 28 ...

Page 34: ...NETWORKING BASICS How to Install TCP IP Select the D Link DFE 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card Click on Add Select Protocol Click Add 29 D Link DFE 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card ...

Page 35: ...NG BASICS How to Install TCP IP Select Microsoft Scroll down and Select TCP IP Click OK Now the TCP IP for D Link DFE 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card will be available The TCP IP Installation is now complete 30 ...

Page 36: ...P Address When the drivers are installed the default setting is set to obtain 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 Double Click on Network 31 ...

Page 37: ...TWORKING BASICS Configuring a Dynamic IP Address Highlight TCP IP for the DFE 670TXD Click on Properties NOTE If TCP IP is not present see How to Install TCP IP 32 D Link DFE 670TXD Fast Ethernet PC Card ...

Page 38: ...g a Dynamic IP Address When the TCP IP window opens choose IP Address tab Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically Click OK When the network properties window comes back up click OK Windows will ask you to reboot and click Yes 33 ...

Page 39: ...NETWORKING BASICS Configuring a Static IP Address Go to START Settings Control Panel Double Click on Network 34 ...

Page 40: ...CS Configuring a Static IP Address Highlight TCP IP for the DFE 670TXD Scroll down if you cannot see it Click on Properties NOTE IfTCP IPisnotpresentsee HowtoInstallTCP IP 35 D Link DFE 670TXD 10 100 Ethernet PC Card ...

Page 41: ...ess 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 and click Yes 36 ...

Page 42: ...NETWORKING BASICS Checking TCP IP Address of the Network Card Click on the Start button and click Run 37 ...

Page 43: ... of the Network Card Type winipcfg in the Open box Click OK The IP Configuration screen will be displayed The IP address will be displayed in the IP Address box 38 Click on More Info to display additional IP information D Link DFE 670TXD Fast ...

Page 44: ...NETWORKING BASICS Checking TCP IP Address of the Network Card 39 D Link DFE 670TXD Fast E ...

Page 45: ...NETWORKING BASICS Checking the Connection by Pinging Click on the Start button and click Run Type command in the Open box Click OK to get to a DOS prompt 40 ...

Page 46: ...NETWORKING BASICS Checking the Connection by Pinging 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 41 ...

Page 47: ...dlink com Email support 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 feed back from our customers concerning our products Please take a moment to visit our web site You can register your purchase on line learn mor...

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Page 49: ...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 16 Bit PCMCIA Diagnostic LEDs 10M Link Activity 100M Link Activity Network Data Transfer Rate Ethernet 10Mbps Half duplex Ethernet 20Mbps Full duplex Fast Ethernet 100Mbps Half duplex Fast Ethernet 200Mbps Full duplex Temperature Operating ...

Page 50: ...ght 2000 D Link all rights reserved D Link DFE 670TXD DFE 650TXD DWL 120 DWL 1000AP DWL 500 and DWL 650 are registered trademarks of D Link Microsoft Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 and Windows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are registered trademarks or trade marks of their respective holders All specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 51: ...arranty Period shall be ninety 90 days from the date of purchase D Link s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware at no charge to the original owner Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or of an identical make model or part D Link may in its discretion may replace the defec...

Page 52: ...ich a refund is given automatically terminates What You Must Do For Warranty Service Registration Card The Registration Card provided at the back of this manual must be completed and returned 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 Of...

Page 53: ...EREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PER FORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCON VENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCI DENTAL OR...

Page 54: ...erferencias de radio en cuyo case puede requerirse al usuario para que adopte las medidas adecuadas Attention Ceci est un produit de classe B Dans un environnement domestique ce produit pourrait causer des interférences radio auquel cas l utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates Attenzione Il presente prodotto appartiene alla classe B Se utilizzato in ambiente domestico il prodotto può ca...

Page 55: ... 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 VCCI Warning 50 ...

Page 56: ...oTCP IP oIPX SPX oOthers_____________________________ 4 What network operating system s does your organization use oNovell NetWare oSCO Unix Xenix oLinux oSolaris oWindows NT oWindows 2000 oWindows 98 ME oOthers_________________ 5 What network management program does your organization use oD View oHP OpenView Windows oHPOpenView Unix oSunNet Manager oNovell NMSoNetView 6000 oOthers 6 What network ...

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