Page 2 - CONTENTS; Specifications
CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1 General Description ........................................................................................................ 1 About Fast Ethernet ...........
Page 3 - Introduction; Installation instructions are given in Chapters 2 and 3.; General Description
1 Introduction Thank you for choosing D-Link DFE-680TXD, the value leader among Ethernet / Fast Ethernet adapters for CardBus notebook PCs. This chapter provides a general description of DFE-680TXD features, with a summary of features at the end of the chapter. Installation instructions are given in...
Page 4 - About Fast Ethernet; About Aut onegotiation; negotiate
2 speed and duplex ,and for transmitting and receiving data and carrier detection. 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...
Page 8 - Hardware Installation; Unpack and Inspect; Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. You have:; contact your dealer for an exchange.
6 Hardware Installation Unpack and Inspect NOTE: Under ordinary circumstances, the DFE-680TXD will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit. In special circum-stances where yo u may carry an extraordinarily high static charge, it is good pract...
Page 10 - Step 2: Connect to the Network Medium; direct port coupler.
8 Step 2: Connect to the Network Medium Make the network connection by running a UTP cable from the supporting switch or hub to your direct port. Simply plug one end (RJ-45 plug) of the cable into an available port of the switch or hub, and plug the other end (RJ-45 plug) into the RJ-45 socket of yo...
Page 11 - Connect the Network Cable; Ethernet Class 2 Repeaters (; Connecting for Fast Ethernet; and the other end into a port of the supporting hub.; Connecting for 10Mbps Ethernet; end into a port of the supporting hub.
9 Ln/Act indicator will remain dark until the software processing is completed. 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...
Page 12 - Software Installation; Windows2000 driver install; Figure1; into notebook, new hardware device should prompt.; Next
10 Software Installation Windows2000 driver install Figure1 - Insert DFE -680TXD into notebook, new hardware device should prompt. Select Next .
Page 13 - Select; to continue installation.
Page 14 - Ensure that the; Specify location; box is checked and click
12 Figure3- Ensure that the Specify location box is checked and click Next
Page 15 - Click; to continue
Page 16 - Figure5- The Digital Signature Not Found; window appears. Click; Yes
14 Figure5- The Digital Signature Not Found window appears. Click Yes to continue.
Page 17 - Finish; to complete the
15 Figure6- Click Finish to complete the DFE-680TXD Ethernet Card installation.
Page 18 - Device Manager for proper installation for Win2000; Click the; Start; >Then Double Click the; System; icon and the; Systems Properties
16 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.
Page 20 - should appear showing proper installation.
18 D-Link DFE-680TXD CardBus should appear showing proper installation.
Page 21 - Windows ME driver installation; Add New Hardware; windows appears, select
19 Windows ME driver installation Figure1- Insert the DFE-680TXD into available PCMCIA slot. Windows should detect Card. The Add New Hardware windows appears, select Next
Page 22 - Figure2; Ente; Drivers; to continue the installation.
20 Figure2 - Ente r 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.
Page 23 - , Windows will copy files to the hard drive.
21 Figure3 - A screen appears telling you that is has located the DFE-680TXD driver in the CD-ROM drive. Then click Next , Windows will copy files to the hard drive.
Page 24 - to complete driver installation.
22 Figure4- Click Finish to complete driver installation.
Page 25 - start; appear showing proper installation.
23 Figure5- Click the start button > Settings > Control Panel > Click the System button > Device Manager > Network Adapters. And D-Link DFE-680TXD CardBus should appear showing proper installation.
Page 26 - Windows 98 Driver install; Figure
24 Windows 98 Driver install Figure 1- Select Next.
Page 29 - OK
27 Figure4- Driver file name, select Next. Figure5- Insert 98 CD-ROM then click on OK button.
Page 30 - Click OK
28 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 .
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting the; Hardware; Installation; “Workgroup” name to communicate properly.; Verify Network Adapter Installation; your Network Adapter are properly installed.
31 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 –...
Page 34 - Verify Cable Connections
32 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-680TXD with a Catego...
Page 35 - Network Adapters or connection.
33 Understanding Indicators Your DFE-680TXD has indicators or lights that can give you information about your network traffic and help you determine problems when troubleshooting. Your DFE-680TXD has two indicators label “ACT” and “LINK” on their back panels. A steady green “LINK” light indicates a ...
Page 36 - Pinging your DFE-680TXD Card; Follow these steps to Ping a device:
34 Pinging your DFE-680TXD 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 troubles...
Page 39 - FCC Certifications; CE Mark Warning
i 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,...
Page 40 - ii; LIMITED WARRANTY; Limited Hardware Warranty:
ii LIMITED WARRANTY D-Link Systems, Inc.(“D-LINK”) provides this limited warranty for its product 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-Lin...
Page 41 - iii
iii substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original delivery of the Software for a period of nine ty (90) days (“Warranty Period”), if the Software is properly installed on approved har...
Page 42 - iv
iv non-conforming. What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products that have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not conte...
Page 44 - Offices
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