D-Link DFE-500TX User's Manual
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4. connecting phone line then you are given the connect message which signals the end of the intermodem 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 The two devices involved in the Autonegotiation will be the DFE 500TX Adapter serving your station installed in your computer and the hub through which it is connected into the LAN The options to be negotiated between the DFE 500TX and its supporting hub include Ethernet type 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet or IOBASE T Ethernet and duplex mode half duplex being one way at a time or full duplex being simultaneous transmit and receive DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 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 Autonegotiation between the DFE 500TX and its supporting hub proceeds automatically If the hub has Autonegotiation functionality then it and the DFE 500TX exchange a series of messages in which each device signals its capabilities and listens for corresponding information about the other The Autonegotiation process requires only a few milliseconds and the two devices select the best communication parameters supported by both devices
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7. that the card s contacts are fully seated in the connector 4 Install the bracket screw which secures the card to the computer chassis 5 Replace the computer s chassis cover 6 Reconnect the computer s power cord and switch computer power on If the BIOS section of your computer s boot program is Plug and Play compliant then at power up the BIOS will automatically configure any newly installed DFE 500TX adapter NOTE Due a fault in some Plug n Play BIOS programs it happens occasionally that a newly installed adapter is assigned an Interrupt Number which is already assigned to another device such a case the conflict of Interrupt Number will cause faults in the behavior of both devices Then it is necessary to run the CMOS Setup utility and manually assign a non conflicting Interrupt Number DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 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 individual cable run joining two hubs is 10 in general but is 100m when both hubs qualify as Ethernet Class 2 Repeaters all D Link Ethernet hubs do qualify But these cable runs may need to be shorter than the given individual maximum lengths because their lengths are also restricted by the rule that the maximum aggregated cable run betwe
8. Access for DOS SCO UNIX IBM LAN Server DEC Path Works Banyan VINES 3COM 3 IBM PC LAN Support Program AT amp T UNIX Solaris UNIX NCSA Check Attp www dlink com for newest releases of drivers 100Mbps 10Mbps LED 6 18 Index 10Mbps Ethernet 1 2 5 10 DFE 500TX Ethernet Card User s Guide 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 WWW Server 20 Driver programs 20 Ethernet standards 5 19 expansion slot 8 Fast Ethernet 1 35 5 9 Full Half Duplex LED 6 18 hub autonegotiation function 3 4 latency 5 LED indicators 6 18 Link LED 6 18 Loopback tests 12 15 network operating system 11 20 PCI Bus 4 5 8 19 README files 11 second station 12 15 16 Software upgrades 20 static charge 7 Error Style not defined D Link offices U S A CANADA U K D LINK SYSTEMS INC 5 Musick Irvine CA 92618 USA TEL 1 714 455 1688 FAX 1 714 455 2521 D LINK CANADA INC 2180 Dunwin Drive Unit 6 Mississauga Ontario L5L 5 8 Canada TEL 1 905 828 0260 FAX 1 905 828 5669 D LINK EUROPE LTD D Link House 6 Garland Road Stanmore London HA7 1DP U K TEL 44 181 235 5555 FAX 44 181 235 5500 GERMANY D LINK DEUTSCHLAND GMBH I G FRANCE
9. D Link Model DFE 500TX Fast Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus User s Guide Rev 06 May 1997 6DE E50 0TX 06 Printed in Taiwan RECYCLABLE Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ane end 1 ABOUT FAST 1 ABOUT AUTONEGOTIATION eee 2 ABOUT PCI 3 FEATURES RES 4 INSTALLATION te 7 UNPACK AND INSPECT eee 7 INSTALL THE 8 CONNECT THE NETWORK 9 CONNECTING FOR FAST ETHERNET 9 CONNECTING FOR 10MBPS ETHERNET 10 SOFTWARE 10 VERIFICATION DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM 11 ADAPTER FUNCTION 11 NETWORK OPERATION 13 16 SPECIFICATIONS iatis 2 INDEX ctn ee e apenas 21 0 eene emere 22 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 Installation chapter About Fast Ethernet Fast Ether
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11. If the hub does not have Autonegotiation functionality then its monotone single capability message will be recognized by the DFE 500TX s Autonegotiation facility and the DFE 500TX will simply switch to the one of its own capabilities which matches that of the hub When the preparatory procedure of Autonegotiation is completed then the line is ready and will provide a data channel which is optimal for the two devices The line will remain ready without further Autonegotiation action until the linkage is broken Autonegotiation then reoccurs at any time that the linkage is restored again making the line ready for optimal data communications About PCI Bus Your DFE 500TX Adapter delivers outstanding performance by fully exploiting the advanced features of your computer s PCI bus DFE 500TX Adapters utilize the Bus Master Mode of the PCI bus allowing direct transfers of Ethernet packet content between computer memory and the adapter s controller thus minimizing network demand on the CPU The adapter s controller function is implemented by a DEC Digital Equipment Corporation Intelligent Ethernet Controller chip which provides the additional benefit of reduced command processing overhead The working relationship between a DFE 500TX adapter and main memory working in Bus Master mode is powered by the Bridge Memory Controller of the PCI bus This reduces the CPU role in network operations thus freeing the CPU to service other tasks with resu
12. N 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 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 In addition to this User s Guide ascertain that you have One DFE 500TX Ethernet Adapter Card 3 5 diskette DFE 500TX Software Diskette If your order included the Boot ROM option then you should also have separately packaged one Boot ROM Chip In the event that you find any mismatch damage or missing item promptly contact your dealer for correction DFE 500TX Ethernet Card User s Guide 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 plugging the chip into the Boot ROM Socket on the DFE 500TX card The notched end of the Boot ROM Chip must be aligned with the notched end of the Boot ROM Socket opposite alignment will cause destruction of the Boot ROM Chip 3 Insert the contact edge of the DFE 500TX card into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master expansion slot Press the card firmly into the connector to ascertain
13. directory appropriate to your network operating system 10 DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 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 in the unusual event that there is a fault such as an interrupt number conflict among your computer s expansion cards If your installation provides normal operation you might choose to skip these procedures The Verification Diagnostic Program provides two levels of testing adapter function testing and network operation testing Adapter testing includes three separate procedures a Serial ROM Verification b Controller Internal Loopback test c Twister Layer Loopback test Adapter testing does not require substitution of a loopback cable three parts of the Adapter test may be carried out with the network cable connection in place For the network operation test the cable connecting your station with its supporting hub must be in place Network test involves broadcast transmission of test packets from the primary station The test cannot be fully implemented unless a second station on the LAN is available to the network operation test in order to return the test packets to the primary station To run the Verification Diagnostic Program proceed with these steps Adapte
14. en any two stations is 205m Connecting for Fast Ethernet Category 5 UTP cable is required for Fast Ethernet operation The maximum cable run between the DFE 500TX and the supporting hub is 300 ft The cable must be straight not a crossover cable with an RJ 45 plug at each end Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ 45 receptacle of the DFE 500TX and the other end into a port of the supporting hub graphic from 2 4 top DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 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 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 DFE 500TX and the other end into a port of the supporting hub graphic from p 2 3 Software Installation On account of the great variety of network environments in which the DFE 500TX may be installed and used and the frequency of revisions in those network systems the instructions for software installation are given as README files on the DFE 500TX Software Diskette Review the root directory README for overview information then for full installation details see the README and referenced instruction files in the sub
15. es that the adapter is transmitting or receiving COLLISION Intermittent yellow indicates data collisions the network Intermittent flashing of the collision LED is normal DFE 500TX Ethernet Card User s Guide Specifications Network Type Ethernet 100Base TX Ethernet IEEE 802 3u standard for 100Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network Ethernet IOBASE T Ethernet IEEE 802 3 standard for 10Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network Jumperless Hardware Autonegotiation functionality Media interface RJ 45 LAN Chip Set Interface controller DEC DC21140 Transceiver interface LTX970 EMI Certifications FCC Class B VCCI Class 2 CISPR B Canada ICES 003 Class B CE Certification Host interface PCI Bus Bus Master I O base address assigned by Plug and Play system Interrupt Number Assigned by Plug and Play system Physical Dimensions 13 91 cm x 7 9 cm Environment Storage 20 to 80 C 4 to 176 F Operating Humidity DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F 10 to 90 non condensing Power Consumption 1 05W Max PCB Layer 4 layers Device Drivers D Link TCP IP for DOS Novell Netware 3 x and driver Packet driver FTP PC TCP e SUN PC NFS 3COM 3 Share NetBIOS Driver e WINDOWS NT e Windows NT Advanced e Windows 95 SCO Open Server Winsock 4xODI Server NDIS driver MS LAN Manager WIN TCP Pathway
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17. lting improvement in overall computing multitasking performance At the same time it produces superior network DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 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 computer independent of CPU speed PCI Bus Master memory access for high throughput and low CPU demand Complies with IEEE 802 3 100Base TX 10Base T Ethernet standards Plug and Play installation RJ 45 connector for network cable connection 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet data transfer selected via Autonegotiation Full duplex or half duplex operation selected by Autonegotiation Autonegotiation selects interoperation options for compatibility and best performance Built in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of memory transfers Multi thread operation 32 bit memory addressing provides 4GB range VLSI components provide high reliability low power consumption and reduced card size DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide Five LED indicators 100Mbps 10Mbps Full Half Duplex Link Active and Collision Drivers for all leading Network Operating Systems Installation Installation of a DFE 500TX Ethernet Adapter requires hardware installation first then software installation Unpack and Inspect CAUTIO
18. m onscreen The adapter function test results will appear DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 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 Loopback test should all show the result Pass irrespective whether a loopback cable is in place This concludes the Adapter Basic Diagnostic test If the results are normal then go ahead to the Network Diagnostic test starting with Step 4 Network Operation Test 4 13 If you have access to a second station on the LAN then skip ahead to Step 5 If you do not have access to a second station on the LAN then the network test will be limited to blind transmission of test packets none of which will be returned to the primary station Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Network Diagnostic program Observe the Packets Transmitted line to see that the Packets Transmitted line reports a steadily and rapidly increasing packet count This will indicate normal transmission onto the LAN and will be the end of your Verification Diagnostic run Skip the remaining steps shown below DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 14 Remove the DFE 500TX Software Diskette from your station s the primary stati
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20. nector Check the length and rating of connecting cables Ascertain that the adapter s PCI slot is not deactivated at the BIOS level The CMOS Setup utility in PCI computers ordinarily provides the option to activate or deactivate PCI slots Replace the adapter in question with a verified adapter and run the diagnostic test again Install the questioned adapter in another PCI computer and run the tests again Remove all other PCI adapters from the computer and run the tests again If the verification diagnostic run is then normal then there is probably an interrupt number conflict which will have to be resolved manually by a CMOS Setup utility run after you have reinstalled all of the expansion cards 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 10 5 or 100Base TX The DFE 500TX Adapter features five LED indicators 100Mbps 10Mbps SPEED SELECTION This LED shows steady green when 100Mbps speed is selected It is dark off when 10Mbps is selected FULL HALF DUPLEX SELECTION Steady green indicates Full Duplex operation selected Dark when Half Duplex operation is selected LINK Steady green indicates good linkage between the DFE 500TX and its supporting hub ACTIVE Flashing green indicat
21. net is a network technology specified by IEEE Standard 802 3 It extends the traditional 10Mbps Ethernet technology to achieve 100Mbps transmission and reception while retaining the same CSMA CA Ethernet protocol Thus while Fast Ethernet provides a tenfold increase in network capacity it is wholly compatible with traditional 10Mbps Ethernet network facilities This compatibility is the key to easy and efficient upgrades to 100Mbps in your network areas needing greater bandwidth Upgrading selected areas to Fast Ethernet does not require hardware or software changes in network areas where traditional 10Mbps Ethernet is providing good service For upgrading existing Ethernet installations to 100Mbps and especially for selectively upgrading areas needing upgrade Fast Ethernet is the clear choice in terms of cost effectiveness as well as convenience and smoothness in transition Fast Ethernet comprises two subtypes 100 4 and 100Base TX 100Base T4 Fast Ethernet can utilize existing Category 3 or Category 4 UTP network cabling but does not provide for full duplex operation 100Base TX requires Category 5 cabling but does provide full duplex operation Full duplex 100Base TX operation allows simultaneous transmission and reception both at 100Mbps thus providing service potentially equal to 200Mbps half duplex service DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide The DFE 500TX Adapter does not support the 100Base T4 subtype provide c
22. ompatibility in traditional 10Mbps Ethernet environments where for example DFE 500TX adapters are installed anticipating upgrade of supporting hub equipment to Fast Ethernet the DFE 500TX also supports traditional 10Mbps Ethernet operation in full duplex as well as half duplex modes Selection of the best operation mode in any given installation is automatically governed by Autonegotiation About Autonegotiation You have probably had the experience of making a dialup connection through a modem and have heard the gravelly sounding exchanges between your modem and the modem at the other end of the telephone line these exchanges are ordinarily played out through a speaker in your local modem As irritating as those few seconds of noise may be they do let you know that your modem and the remote modem are on the job preparing for your intended communication with the remote computer The preparatory work of the two modems during those few seconds before you see the connect message is to negotiate the best data communication scheme which is supported by both modems and which is suitable for the quality of the telephone line linkage between them parameters to be settled between the two modems include best baud rate compression method and error correction method When the two modems have tested the phone line quality and settled on the combination of shared options and parameters which will provide the best data communication over the
23. on s diskette drive and insert it into an available drive of a second station on your LAN At the DOS prompt here shown as gt key in gt DIAG DIAG500 EXE and RETURN opening screen of the Verification Diagnostic program will appear onscreen at the second station Key RETURN to bring up the Configuration Data and Diagnostic Menu onscreen at the second station Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Network Diagnostic program at the second station The second station then begins broadcasting test packets and at the same time is also ready to receive and return test signals transmitted from the primary station s newly installed DFE 500TX Return to the primary station and follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Network Diagnostic program Observe the Packets Transmitted and Packets Received lines to see that they track together always show equal count numbers which verifies normal network operation Most likely causes of failure in any of the verification diagnostic tests are incorrect option settings option settings that conflict with the settings of 15 DFE 500TX Ethernet Card User s Guide other boards or improper installation the event that any of the verification diagnostic tests fails review the following troubleshooting list Ascertain that the adapter card is fully and firmly seated in the slot con
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25. r Function Test 1 Insert the DFE 500TX Software Diskette in an available drive here shown as drive A At the DOS prompt here shown as gt key in gt DIAG DIAG500 EXE and lt RETURN gt The opening screen of the Verification Diagnostic program will appear 11 DFE 500TX Ethernet PC Card User s Guide 2 12 03 970407 Welcome to the Diagnostic program of the Cards series card The Diagnostic program can used to run diagnostics or view your card configuration To prevent conflict from arising between your Cards series card and other cards in your computer be sure to specify unique settings for the Cards series card If you have loaded other drivers related to those of the Cards press filt Ctrl Del to reboot your computer You are now ready to start with diagnostic Press Enter to continue To exit press Esc Key RETURN to bring up the Configuration Data screen Review the reported configuration data before proceeding to Step 3 Node ID Bus Mode Card Type Connector Type 140 Base Address Interrupt Number Your Current Configuration et Adapter Diagnostic Program 03 970407 00 80 CB AA AA DA PCI 32 bit DC21140 100TX 6000H 10 Enter Select Tl Move Esc Exit Fl Help The Configuration Data screen also features a Diagnostic Menu Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Adapter Basic Diagnostic progra
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