DFE-680TX Fast Ethernet PC card for CardBus User’s Guide Rev.
CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1 General Description ........................................................................................................ 1 About Fast Ethernet ........................................................................................................ 2 About Autonegotiation............................................................................................
Introduction Thank you for choosing D-Link DFE-680TX, the value leader among Ethernet / Fast Ethernet adapters for CardBus notebook PCs. This chapter provides a general description of DFE-680TX features, with a summary of features at the end of the chapter. Installation instructions are given in Chapters 2 and 3. General Description The D-Link DFE-680TX 10/100 Ethernet PC Card for CardBus notebook PCs is a creditcard sized Ethernet / Fast-Ethernet adapter for connecting a notebook PC to an IEEE 802.
display for linkage and activity states, and for the speed and duplex settings. About Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet is a network technology specified by IEEE Standard 802.3u. It extends the traditional 10Mbps (10 megabit/sec) Ethernet technology to achieve 100Mbps (100 megabit/sec) transmission and reception.
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 remote computer. Autonegotiation between devices within an Ethernet LAN is similar in concept, but much briefer.
LED Indicators The media coupler features three LED indicators: • 10/100 Indicator: Steady green indicates Fast Ethernet selected. Dark indicates 10Mbps Ethernet selected. • Half /Full Indicator: Steady green indicates Full-Duplex selected. Dark indicates Half-Duplex selected. • Ln/Act Indicator: Steady green indicates that there is good linkage to the network ("Linkage" state, quiescent). Flashing green indicates that the DFE-680TX is transmitting or receiving ("Activity" state).
• Laser-welded stainless steel case • RJ-45 connector with auto-detection of network speed • Software support: Diagnostic Program NetWare DOS ODI NetWare Lite Personal NetWare Windows 95 OSR2 Windows NT 3.51 Windows NT 4.
Hardware Installation Unpack and Inspect NOTE: Under ordinary circumstances, the DFE-680TX will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit. In special circum-stances where you may carry an extraordinarily high static charge, it is good practice to reduce the charge by touching a ground before handling the DFE-680TX. Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items.
contact your dealer for an exchange. Follow these four steps to install the DFE-680TX: Step 1: Insert the DFE-680TX Under the PC Card standard and the corresponding Japanese JEIDA standard, PC Cards may safely be "hot swapped" –– it is not necessary to switch the computer's power off before installing or removing the DFE-680TX, or any other PC Card. Find/select an open Type II or Type III PC Card slot on your notebook computer's side or rear panel.
easy to do: just reinstall the DFE-680TX in another slot. Step 2: Attach the Media Coupler The back-end receptacle of the DFE-680TX remains accessible (approximately flush with the case of the computer) when the DFE-680TX is properly seated in its PC Card slot. Taking care to keep the top side of the media coupler plug up, insert the plug into the DFE-680TX's receptacle until it is firmly seated and latched. (The top side of the plug is labeled with a triangle molded into the plastic.
Step 4: Confirm Connection (Ln/Act Indicator) When the notebook computer's power is ON, the DFE-680TX is firmly seated in the slot connector, the media adapter plug is firmly engaged (and latched) in the back-end receptacle of the DFE-680TX, the media adapter has a good cable connection to the supporting hub, and the supporting hub is power on and functioning properly, then the media coupler’s Ln/Act LED glows steady green ("Linkage" state).
Ln/Act indicator will remain dark until the software processing is completed. Remove the DFE-680TX Follow these two steps to remove the DFE-680TX from its slot: Step 1: Disconnect the Media Coupler Plug from the DFE-680TX Unplug the media coupler from the DFE-680TX before ejecting the DFE-680TX from the PC Card slot. The media coupler plug is held in place by small latching hooks at either side of the plug.
Step 2: Eject the DFE-680TX from the Computer Firmly press the computer's PC Card Eject button to disengage the DFE-680TX from the slot connector. The DFE-680TX will then protrude from the PC Card slot. Grip its protruding end between your fingers and withdraw it from the PC Card slot. 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.
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 traditional Ethernet cabling rules. The maximum cable run between the DFE-680TX and the supporting hub is 300 ft. The cable must be “straight” (not a “ crossover” cable) with RJ-45 plug at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the media coupler, and the other end into a port of the supporting hub.
Software Installation Windows2000 driver install Figure1- Insert DFE-680TX into notebook, new hardware device should prompt. Select Next.
Figure2- Select Next to continue installation.
Figure3- Ensure that the Specify location box is checked and click Next 15
Figure4- Click Next to continue 16
Figure5- The Digital Signature Not Found window appears. Click Yes to continue.
Figure6- Click Finish to complete the DFE-680TX Ethernet Card installation.
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.
Figure8- Select Hardware and then click the Device Manager button 20
Figure9- The Device Manager menu. Double click on the Network Adapters and the D-Link DFE-680 CardBus should appear showing proper installation.
Windows ME driver installation Figure1- Insert the DFE-680TX into available PCMCIA slot. Windows should detect Card.
Figure2- Enter CD-ROM drive letter or click on the Browse button and highlight the CD-ROM drive under Drivers. Then Click Next to continue the installation.
Figure3- A screen appears telling you that is has located the DFE-680TX driver in the CD-ROM drive. Then click Next, Windows will copy files to the hard drive.
Figure4- Click Finish to complete driver installation.
Figure5- Click the start button > Settings > Control Panel > Click the System button > Device Manager > Network Adapters. And D-Link DFE-680TX CardBus should appear showing proper installation.
Windows 98 Driver install Figure1- Select Next.
Figure2- Select Next 28
Figure3- Enter CD-ROM drive, or click on the Browse button and select CD-ROM drive.
Figure4- Driver file name, select Next. Figure5- Insert 98 CD-ROM then click on OK button.
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.
Figure7- Finish 32
Figure8- Click the Start button > Setting > Control Panel > Click the System button > Device Manager > Network Adapters. Device Manager will display of proper installation of adapter.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Hardware Installation If you experience any problems with the hardware installation, first ascertain that all network cable connections are firm, that the proper grade of cable is used for the network connection, and that the cable makeup is correct (straight –– without un-needed crossovers in the connector wiring). Check that the supporting hub is power-on and operating normally, and that the hub is properly qualified (under 10Base-T and/or 100Base-TX standards).
Adapter” 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(s) you are troubleshooting are properly connected. Each computer must be connected from its DFE-680TX 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.
Understanding Indicators Your DFE-680TX has indicators or lights that can give you information about your network traffic and help you determine problems when troubleshooting. Your DFE-680TX has two indicators label “ACT” and “LINK” on their back panels. A steady green “LINK” light indicates a good connection with the hub. A flashing green “ACT” light indicates that the Network Adapter is sending or receiving data.
Pinging your DFE-680TX Card Follow these steps to Ping a device: Ping is the acronym for Packet Internet Groper (PING), a utility to determine if a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. Ping is primarily used to troubleshoot Internet connections. By sending out a ping, you are verifying that a specific computer is available.
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.
Device Drivers* • Diagnostic Program • NetWare Lite • Personal NetWare • NetWare DOS ODI • Windows 95 OSR2 • Windows 98 • Windows 98 SE • Windows ME • Windows 2000 • Windows NT 3.51 • Windows NT 4.0 • Packet Driver for NCSA • Packet Driver for IPX • Packet Driver for Winsock • Packet Driver for FTP PC/TCP *Check http://www.dlink.com for 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.
FCC Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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