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Model DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optical Interface, for PCI Bus User’s Guide Rev. Al (January, 1998) 6DFE500FX.
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Table of Contents 1. 2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1 FEATURES. . ..................................................................... 1 INSTALLATION.. .............................................................. .3 UNPACK AND INSPECT.. ................................................ .3 INSTALL THE ADAPTER.. ............................................... .3 CONNECT THE NETWORK CABLE ............................... .4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.
DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus Introduction Thank you for choosing D-Link DFE-500FX, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI-Bus personal computers. Features Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-500FX Adapter provides the following features: l l l l l Operates in a 32 bit PC1 Local Bus Master slot of the computer, independent of CPU speed. PCI Bus Master memory access, for high throughput and low CPU demand.
DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus l l l l l Full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Built-in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of memory transfers and optimize operating bandwidth, throughput, and network data integrity. Digital Equipment Corporation DC21140 32-bit Intelligent Ethernet controller. Four LED indicators: Full/Half Duplex, Link, Active, and Collision. Driver-t support for: . Novell Netware 3.12 ODI . Novell Netware 4.X ODI . Microsoft Windows 95 .
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus Insta/lation Unpack and Inspect CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DFE-5OOFX card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit. In special circumstances where you may carry an extraordinarily high static charge, it is good practice to reduce the charge by touching a ground before handling the adapter card. Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items.
DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for P CI B u s slot. Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card contacts are fully seated in the connector. 3. Install the bracket screw which secures the card to the computer chassis. 4. Replace the computer chassis cover. 5. Reconnect the computer power cord, and switch If the BIOS section of your computer power on.
DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface. for P CI Bus station and its supporting hub is 2,000 meters at full-duplex and 412 meters at half-duplex. Software Installation Vast varieties of network architecture considered, the instruction for driver* software installation are given as README files in the DFE-500FX Software Diskette.
DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic interface, for P CI Bus AS 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 lOOBase-FX). The DFE-5OOFX Adapter features four LED indicators: . FULL/HALF DUPLEX MODE Steady green indicates the adapter is operating in Full Duplex mode.
DFE-5OOfX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic lntetface, for PC/ Bus 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 lOOBase-FX). The DFE-500FX Adapter features four LED indicators: . FULL/HALF DUPLEX MODE Steady green indicates the adapter is operating in Full Duplex mode.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Me/face, for P CI Bus : B Specifications Network Type: l Ethernet lOOBase-FX Ethernet IEEE 802.
DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus Weight: 76 grams Power Consumption: 4W (Max.) PCB Layer: 4 layers Device Drivers5 . Novell Netware 3.12 ODI . Novell Netware 4.X ODI . Microsoft Windows 95 . Microsoft Windows 98 . Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 . Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 . ODI DOS 5 Check http://www.dlink.com for newest release of drivers.