D-Link DFE-690TXD manual

DFE - 690TXD Cardbus PC card User ’s Manual Rev. 01 (July, 2001)[...]

CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................ 1 General Desc ription ................................................................... 1 Contents of Package ................................................. 3 About Fast Ethernet .................................................. 4 About Auto negotiation ..[...]

ii Checking the TCP/IP Address ................................................... 37 Checking the Connect ion by Pinging ......................................... 39 D - Link Offices Worldwide ......................................... 41 Specifications ............................................................ 43 Contacting Technical Support ...[...]

1 Introduction Thank you for choosing D - Link DFE - 690TXD, the value leader among Ethernet/Fast Ethernet adapters for notebook PCs. This chapter provides a general description of DFE - 690TXD features, wit h a summary of features at the end of the chapter. Installation instructions are given in Chapters 2 and 3. General Description The D - Link D[...]

2 The D - Link DFE - 690TXD 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 - 690TXD is connected to the network by a device (switch[...]

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[...]

4 About Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet is a network te chnology 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. Because Fast Ethernet retains the traditional Ethernet CSMA/CD (Carrier Sens e, Multiple Access, Collision Detect) pro[...]

5 About Autonegotiation The basic idea of auto - negotiation can be understood by reflecting for a moment on the familiar process of making a dialup connection between two modems. You have probably heard some exchanges between your local modem and a modem at the other end of a telephone line. (These exchanges are ordinarily played out through a spe[...]

6 concept, but much briefe r. The two devices involved in the autonegotiation will be your DFE - 690TXD and the switch or hub through which it is connected into the LAN. (Switches ordinarily provide for autonegotiation; traditional hubs do not.) The parameters to be negotiated between the DFE - 690TXD and its supporting switch or hub include speed [...]

7 supporting device. Once the auto - negotiation is completed, the line is ready, and it will p rovide 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, agai[...]

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.[...]

9 Summary of Features Features of Model DFE - 690TXD Cardbus PC Card: • 100Mbps and 10Mbps data rates in compliance with IEEE 802.3 • Ethernet standards 100Base - TX and 10Base - T • PCMCIA PC Card Standard Ver.2.0 and newer • PCMCIA standard 68 - pin front - end connector • 15 - pin bac k - end connector for media coupler • Full - Dupl[...]

10 LAN Manager Windows 95 Windows 95 OSR2 Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Pers onal 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[...]

11 Troubleshooting Confirming the Connection (LED Indicator) When the notebook computer is powered “ON, ” and the DFE - 690TXD is inserted into an open slot connector, please check the following items if your LED light is not “ON.” When all items are working, your DFE - 690TXD ’ s direct port LED light should light up green ( “Link” s[...]

12 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). Che[...]

13 Properties ” dialog box. 3. Double - Click “Network Adapters ” if you do not see any items branching out. You should see “D - Link DFE - 690TXD Cardbus PC Card ” branching out after double - clicking “Networ k Adapters.” If you do not see any items branching out after double - clicking “Network Adapters, ” your Network Adapter [...]

14 “Uplink ” port. The “Uplink” port is only used when connecting your hub to another hub or switch. Diagnostics and Checking Communications Included on the CD - ROM is a “DFE - 690TXD PCMCIA Adapter Driver Program. ” It is a diagnostic program that will help you determine if any faults exist in your DFE - 690TXD Network Adapters or con[...]

15 Pinging your DFE - 690TXD 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 a ddress 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 pin[...]

16 Type in following: ping:xxx.xxx.xx.xx, where xxx.xxx.xx.xx i s 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.[...]

17 Net working Basics You may have had some ideas about how to use your new network prior to i nstalling this product - sharing files, printing from a computer on the network, or accessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connection. This section will help you get started on those ideas or even give you some new ones. However, this secti[...]

18 Computer Identification If you had previously given your Windows 98 computers names or if you are using Windows 98, you may need to verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgr oup name. A. On your Desktop, right - click the icon "Network Places" and select "Properties" from the context menu. B. Click the &qu[...]

19 C. Type a unique, identifying name for this particular computer in the "Computer name:" box. This will be the name that other computers on your network will use to communicate with this computer. Each computer ’ s name must be unique on a particular network or confusion will result. (The computer ’ s name should be 15 or f ewer cha[...]

20 Sharin g Files With your computers connected together on a network, you may now open and save files on another computer. You will be able to specify particular folders or disk drives to "share" and even password protect them. The steps below will enable you to share specific files and folders with other computers on your network. A. On[...]

21 D. Click to place a check mark next to "I want to be able to give others access to my files." E. Click "OK" o n 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 [...]

22 J. Right - click on the disk drive or folder icon and select "Sharing."[...]

23 K. Select "Share As:" to set the parameters for sharing this particular disk drive or folder. L. The "Share Name:" box is used to identify the disk drive or folder you are sharing to other computers on the network. You can give it any name you wish. However, a specific identification may help as more resources on your network[...]

24 O. "Passwords:" allow you to apply a level of security to your shared disk drives and folders. Another computer (user) will be required to enter the password you designate here before accessing 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[...]

25 Sharing Printers "Sharing" a printer connected to one computer with other computers 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 sel[...]

26 B. Click the "File and Print Sharing" button. C. Click 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" di alog box. F. You may now share any installed pr[...]

27 Go to START>SETTINGS>PRINTERS Right click on the printer you want to share with others on the network and select "Sharing." G . Click "Share As:" and provide a "Share Name:" to identify the printer to other computers on the network. "Comment:" and "Password:" are optional. Then click "[...]

28 I. Double click the "Add Printer" icon. J. The "Add Printer Wizard" will appear. Click "Next." K. Choose "Network printer" and click "Next." L. Now you will identify the location of the Network Printer. If you know the name of the computer and the share name of the printer, you can type it into t[...]

29 How to Install TCP/IP Go to START > SETTINGS> CONTROL PANEL Double click on “Network.”[...]

30 Select “D - Link DFE - 690TXD Cardbus PC Card.” Click on “Add.” Select “Protocol.” Click “Add.”[...]

31 Select “M icrosoft.” Scroll down and select “TCP/IP.” Click “OK.” Now the “TCP/IP for D - Link DFE - 690TXD Cardbus 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[...]

32 Double Click on “Network” Highlight “TCP/IP. ” Click on “Properties.”[...]

33 NOTE: If TCP/I P is 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.”[...]

34 Win dows 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.”[...]

35 Highlight “TCP/IP.” Scroll down if you can not see it. Click on “Properties.”[...]

36 NOTE: If TCP/IP is not present, please see: “How to Install TCP/IP.” When the “TCP/IP Properties ” window opens, choose the “IP Address ” tab. Select “Specify 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. S[...]

37 Checking the TCP/IP Address Go to START > RUN Type "winipcfg" in the "Open" box. Click “OK.”[...]

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.[...]

39 Checking the Connection by Pinging Go to START > RUN Type "command" in the "Open" box. Click "OK" to get to a DOS prompt.[...]

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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43 Specifications Standards : • IEEE 802.3 10Base - T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100Base - TX Fast Ethernet • ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto - Negotiation • PCMCIA 2.x • 32 - bit Cardbus Network Me dia: • Ethernet: UTP Cat3, 4, 5 EIA/TIA - 568 100 - ohm screened twisted - pair (STP) • Fast Ethernet: UTP Cat5, EIA/TIA - 568 100 - ohm screened t[...]

44 Diagnostic LEDs: • 10M Link/Activity • 100M Link Activity N etwork Data Transfer Rate: • Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half - 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: 1[...]

45 • NDIS 2.0 for Microsoft LAN Manager for DOS • NDIS 2.0 for Microsoft Network 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:[...]

46 Contacting Technical Support D - Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States. U.S. customers can contact D - Link technical support through our web site, by e - mail, or by phone. United States technical support is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PST). Web: http://www.dlink.com/tech/ E[...]

47 FCC Statement 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 n[...]

48 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must a[...]

49 Limited Warranty D - Link Systems, Inc. ( “D - LINK ”) provides this limited warranty for its pro duct only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from D - Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. Limited Hardware Warranty: D - Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D - Link products described below ( “[...]

50 or if D - Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace t he defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D - Link upon return to D - Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D - Link, or for which the p[...]

51 nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D - Link to confirm the same. The original product owner must obtain a Return Mat erial Authorization (RMA) number from the Authorized D - Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the w[...]

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