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D-Link DFE-500TX User Manual

Manual is about: Fast Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus

Summary of DFE-500TX

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    Model dfe-500tx fast ethernet adapter for pci bus user’s guide rev. 06 (may, 1997) 6de-e50-0tx-.06 printed in taiwan recyclable.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Introduction............................................................ 1 about fast ethernet............................................. 1 about autonegotiation........................................ 2 about pci bus...............................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 1 introduction thank you for choosing d-link dfe-500tx, the value leader among fast ethernet adapters for pci − bus personal computers. This introduction chapter will be useful if you are new to fast ethernet and other new technology featured by the dfe-500tx. Otherwise, skip ahead to the installa...

  • Page 4: About Autonegotiation

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 2 the dfe-500tx adapter does not support the 100base-t4 subtype. To provide compatibility in traditional 10mbps ethernet environments (where, for example, dfe-500tx adapters are installed anticipating upgrade of supporting hub equipment to fast ethernet), the ...

  • Page 5: About Pci Bus

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 3 startup communication between the two devices occurs when both devices are power-on, the cable connection between them is good, and the network operating system software is running. As soon as those conditions are satisfied, the preparatory process of autone...

  • Page 6: Features

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 4 throughput by reducing latency (waiting for cpu service) during transmissions and receptions. Features designed for versatility and performance, the dfe-500tx adapter provides the following features: • operates in a pci bus master slot of a pentium/486 compu...

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    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 5 • five led indicators: 100mbps/10mbps, full/half duplex, link, active, and collision • drivers for all leading network operating systems.

  • Page 8: Installation

    2 2 installation installation of a dfe-500tx ethernet adapter requires hardware installation first, then software installation. Unpack and inspect caution: under ordinary circumstances, a dfe-500tx card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the...

  • Page 9: Install The Adapter

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 8 install the adapter 1. Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover. 2. If your order does not include the boot rom option, go ahead to step 3. If your order includes the boot rom option, then install the boot rom chip by plugg...

  • Page 10: Connect The Network Cable

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 9 connect the network cable category 5 utp cable is good enough to qualify under both the fast ethernet cabling rules and the traditional ethernet cabling rules. The maximum individual cable run between any station and its supporting hub is 100m. The maximum i...

  • Page 11: Software Installation

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 10 connecting for 10mbps ethernet category 3, category 4, and category 5 utp cable, as well as eia/tia - 568 100-ohm stp cable, all qualify under ethernet cabling rules. The maximum cable run between the dfe-500tx and the supporting hub is 300 ft. The cable mu...

  • Page 12: Adapter Function Test

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 11 verification/diagnostic program this test program verifies configuration of the dfe-500tx as set by the installation procedure, and assists with isolation of any faults in operation. Verification and testing procedures are optional, and will only be useful ...

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    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 12 2. Key to bring up the configuration data screen. Review the reported configuration data before proceeding to step 3. 3. The configuration data screen also features a diagnostic menu. Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the adapter b...

  • Page 14: Network Operation Test

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 13 in the controller loopback test, test signals are generated at the rate of 100mbps, and are intercepted and reflected at the mac level without reaching the network cable. The serial rom verification, controller internal loopback test, and twister layer loop...

  • Page 15: Hiya, Heading 1!

    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 14 5. Remove the dfe-500tx software diskette from your station's (the primary station's) diskette drive, and insert it into an available drive of a second station on your lan. At the dos prompt (here shown as > ), key in: > a: \diag\diag500.Exe and . The openi...

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    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 15 other boards, or improper installation. In the event that any of the verification/diagnostic tests fails, review the following troubleshooting list. 1. Ascertain that the adapter card is fully and firmly seated in the slot connector. 2. Check the length and...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    A a troubleshooting if you experience any problems with the adapter, first ascertain that the appropriate driver is loaded, that the proper grade of cable is employed for the network connection, and that the supporting hub is properly qualified for the application (such as 10base-t or 100base-tx). T...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    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...

  • Page 19: Index

    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 driver • ms lan manager • packet driver •...

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    Dfe-500tx ethernet pc card user's guide 2 error! Style not defined. 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 ...

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    Offices u.S.A. D-link systems, inc. 5 musick irvine, ca 92618 usa tel: 1-714-455-1688 fax: 1-714-455-2521 canada d-link canada, inc. 2180 dunwin drive, unit # 6, mississauga ontario, l5l 5m8, canada tel: 1-905-828-0260 fax: 1-905-828-5669 u.K. D-link (europe) ltd. D-link house, 6 garland road, stanm...

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    Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty: • only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from d-link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • only for products purchased and delivered within the...

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    Link in writing, the replacement 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. Replacement software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period and is subject to the same limit...

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    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 removed; initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs; operational adjustments cove...

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    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 measures. Fcc statement:this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant t...

  • Page 26: Registration

    Registration product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights..