D-Link DFE-690TXD User's Manual
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1. D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC card User s Manual Rev 01 July 2001 CONTENTS INTFOGUCHON E 1 General Description eccccceeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeesaeeeeaeeees 1 Contents Of Package cccccccsseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 About Fast Ethernet w cciscicscciiniesscsncinesanniiwns 4 About Autonegotiation ccccccssseseseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 5 LED Indicators ivisisvssissevscinisiwcssnsensscectrinvsnesnnisensiwesenan 8 Summary Of Features ccccccecseessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 9 Tro bleshooting svviscccecisnsetericecdenenatenmeetininnmeniens 11 Confirming the Connection LED Indeatort eessen 11 Troubleshooting the Hardware Installation cseceeeees 12 Verify Each Computers denttfcatton eneee 12 Verify Network Adapter Installaton 12 Verify Cable Connections ssseseessessieesiseseersetrirernnnrrnneeneee 13 Diagnostics and Checking Communications sseesse seeen 14 Pinging your DFE 690TXD Card ssssseesseeseeesesresrrrnrrerereens 15 Networking Basics cccccssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 17 Computer Identification 0 ccccecceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeneeees 18 Ener 20 Sharing Printers sehe ieee stetvedeeveesiededasbetdepveduavetiadacieestevened ieee 25 How to Install TCPDIIP 29 Configuring a Dynamic IP Address 31 Configuring a Static IP Address neeese resrneernsens 34 Checking the TCP IP Address 37 Checkin2. Device Manager If there is an exclamation point next to the DFE 690TXD then double click to open A message indicating the error will appear After verifying that the DFE 690TXD has been installed correctly check steps and 2 again If you continue to encounter a problem please call D Link Technical Support for assistance 11 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 powered on and operating normally and that the hub is properly qualified under 10Base T and or 100Base TX standards Verify Each Computers Identification If more than one computer on your network has the same Computer name communications may be negatively affected Also each computer must have the same Workgroup name to communicate properly Verify Network Adapter Installation If your Network Adapter were not installed including the Network System Software or Device drivers your network will not function properly Use these steps to verify that your Network Adapter is properly installed 1 Double Click the System icon in the Control Panel 2 Click the Device Manager tab on top of the Syste
3. Select Specify an IP address ajx Bindings Advanced Nep DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IPAddress An P address oan be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below C Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IP address IP Address 192 168 0 5 VV Detect connection to network media 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 Suggested Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 Click OK When the Network Properties window comes back up click OK Insert Windows CD if prompted Windows will ask you to reboot Click Yes 36 Checking the TCP IP Address Go to START gt RUN Click OK 37 Click OK The IP Configuration screen will be displayed The IP address will be displayed in the IP Address box EJIP Configuration Ethernet Adapter Information D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC x AdapterAddress 00 40 05 DE 3D 08 IP Address 192 168 0 103 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Click on More Info to display additional IP information tg Ht thee APTT WES SUT Node fue Mai Cl EE omg Ensto WINS Peo Cut af Bevcbgag ees ONS or
4. 802 3u 100Base TX Fast Ethernet ANSI IEEE 802 3 NWay Auto Negotiation PCMCIA 2 x 32 bit Cardbus Network Media Ethernet UTP Cat3 4 5 EIA TIA 568 100 ohm screened twisted pair STP Fast Ethernet UTP Cat5 EIA TIA 568 100 ohm screened twisted pair STP Protocol CSMA CD Host Interface 32 bit Cardbus 43 Diagnostic LEDs e 10M Link Activity e 100M Link Activity Network Data Transfer Rate e Ethernet 10Mbps Half duplex e Ethernet 20 Mbps Full duplex e Fast Ethernet 100Mbps Half duplex e Fast Ethernet 200Mbps Full duplex Temperature e Operating 10 50 C e Storage 10 70 C Humidity e Operating 10 90 RH e Storage 5 90 RG Driver Support e Microsoft Windows 95 98 98SE e Microsoft Windows 2000 e Microsoft Windows NT v3 51 and NT 4 0 44 e NDIS 2 0 for Microsoft LAN Manager for DOS e NDIS 2 0 for Microsoft Network Client 3 0 for Workgroup 3 11 e Packet Driver for NCSA e Packet Driver for WinSock e Novell Netware DOS ODI Driver e Novell Netware Server v3 12 e Novell Netware Server v4 x e Linx Emission e FCC Class B e CE mark Class B e VCCI B Check http www dlink com for newest releases of drivers 45 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
5. Cardbus PC Card Click on Add Select Protocol Click Add Select Microsoft Scroll down and select TCP IP Select Reisen Protocal x Dik he Meter Perl Eat vou Wert to etal Pan rk OF on bree on het afistion deh lov ez een des Home Dish arts tree Mota Dersch rh TH Lal Manager ATH LAN Emulsion Oeri TT PSP patible Prone YT HeBEY YO PPP over Al M ipectocel 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 to check or change the settings then do the following Go to START gt SETTINGS gt CONTROL PANEL Wp id Ire Lia rage a lemi ks ges KS Forts Aah roal Garw Duke Dolgans gave ce Soe Ooh Cord nats s t gen rann Chanpaa sating be tank Ad Hvreoh O cch P Cont hares retat hardware and ocd ne ru one mode Wies zen Gel Changes satry be ti aah teenth SC Szen EEN retool hasjwme ON sien kg wd PORTIA D E eei mayu zj Control Panel EE nmin na hy pim Double Click on Network Highlight TCP IP Click on Properties Configuration identification Access Contrat The following network componerits are installed E Client for Microsoft Networks D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC C
6. days after any repaired or replaced Hardware is delivered If a material defect is incapable of correction 49 or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the 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 purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will 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 ninety 90 days Warranty Period if the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects D Link s sole obligation shall be to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software Except as otherwise agreed by D Link in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is sub
7. help you identify this computer on your network Then click Close F Repeat this process for each computer on your network to ensure that they all have a unique Computer Name and identical Workgroup 19 Sharing 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 your Desktop right click the icon Network Places and select Properties from the context menu Lors Deter r r bes Shea Pro Deouhtie Lewis Map Hrtaak Dye Parmes hitaat Dan B This dialog box is where you will come to configure most of your computer network settings Itis also available through the Network icon in the Control Panel SS sy Corer Jg gon cate Fone e bees eg emeret pr erg C Click the File and Print Sharing button 20 D Click to place a check mark next to I want to be able to give others access to my files E Click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog box i a Le ot ien inizen Acca tora ai FF mrt tle abhe ra prestar azeee in rer Hier Leet rte den gie le D Det bi veg br ck Pransyy Kent Loge Cheep tne Meszestt Hetantz Fhe seul Pheri Steg Drenetptieet ok H Casel F Click OK on the N
8. location of the printer Click OK when you have selected the desired printer Finish the installation by continuing the Add Printer Wizard normally Add Printer Wizard 3 Type the network path or the queue name of your printer If you don t know its name click Browse to view available network printers Network path or queue name eee __ Browse Do you print from MS DOS based programs Yes Ze No lt Back Cancel M You may now use the Network Printer as if it was connected directly Note the computer that the printer is connected to must be on to use the printer If you find this inconvenient devices known as Network Print Servers are available from D Link including the DP 301P and DP 101 A Network Print Server would allow you to directly connect your printer to your network without worrying about which computer is on 28 How to Install TCP IP Go to START gt SETTINGS gt CONTROL PANEL By Windows Update Cl 1 New Office Document Lag Open Office Document me gt ES Favorites EI Control Panel 3 Printers A End PA Taskbar amp Start Menu Es Folder Options 2 me A Active Desktop D Windows Update Aah rdia Coed gaans Age dei Control Panel F Colars sakiy i Changos setinge kx pen i F Mech O cch P ba h D eg reti horde and KN Dt Gredt Sa Changes v tuur be been IKa gz Cela Lapel Select D Link DFE 690TXD
9. 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 connection between them The 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 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 5 concept but much briefer 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 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps traditional Ethernet and duplex mode half duplex or full duplex Startup communication between the two devices occurs when both devices are operating the cable connection between them is good and the connected notebook PC s network software is loaded As soon as those conditions are
10. remains wholly compatible with 10Mbps Ethernet while providing a tenfold increase in network capacity The Fast Ethernet standard specifies three subtypes corresponding to three media types e 100Base TX using two twisted pairs in EIA 568 Category 5 UTP or STP cable e 100Base T4 using four twisted pairs in a Category 3 Category 4 or Category 5 UTP cable e 100Base FX using two fiber optic strands The DFE 690TXD provides full duplex and half duplex 100Base TX operation in Category 5 twisted pair cable environments It does not provide 100Base T4 or 100Base FX operation To provide for traditional 10Mbps Ethernet operation in twisted pair cable environments the DFE 690TXD also offers 10Mbps Ethernet operation in full duplex and half duplex modes The DFE 690TXD s autonegotiation capability provides for automatic selection of the best operation mode 4 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 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
11. s name Telephone Fax Reseller s full address Answers to the following questions help us to support your product 1 Where and how will the product primarily be used OHome OOffice Travel OCompany Business DHome Business OPersonal Use 2 How many employees work at installation site O11 employee 02 9 1110 49 1150 99 11100 499 0500 999 111000 or more 3 What network protocol s does your organization use OXNS IPX OTCP IP ODECnet OOthers 4 What network operating system s does your organization use OD Link LANsmart ONovell NetWare ONetWare Lite OSCO Unix Xenix OPC NFS 03Com 3 Open OBanyan Vines ODECnet Pathwork OWindows NT OWindows NTAS OWindows op OOthers 5 What network management program does your organization use OD View OHP OpenView Windows OHP OpenView Unix OSunNet Manager Novell NMS ONetView 6000 OOthers 6 What network medium media does your organization use OFiber optics OThick coax Ethernet OThin coax Ethernet 010BASE T UTP STP O100BASE TX 0100BASE T4 01100VGAnyLAN OOthers 7 What applications are used on your network Desktop publishing OSpreadsheet DWord processing OCAD CAM Database management DAccounting OOthers 8 What category best describes your company DAerospace HEngineering OEducation OFinance OHospital OLegal Olnsurance Real Estate OManufacturing ORetail Chainstore Wholesale OGovernment OTransportation Utilities Communication OVAR OSystem house company OOther 9 Would you recommend your D Link product
12. to the product type Warranty Period if the Hardware is used and serviced in accordance with applicable documentation provided that a completed Registration Card is returned to an Authorized D Link Service Office within ninety 90 days after the date of original retail purchase of the Hardware If a completed Registration Card is not received by an authorized D Link Service Office within such ninety 90 period then the Warranty Period shall be ninety 90 days from the date of purchase Product Type Warranty Period Product excluding power supplies and fans if purchased and delivered in the fifty 50 United kees Limited Lifetime States or the District of Columbia USA Product purchased or delivered outside the USA One 1 Year Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days D Link s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware at no charge to the original owner Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or of an identical make model or part D Link may in its discretion may replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety 90
13. 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 or hub which also has autonegotiation functionality Inside its compact case the D Link DFE 690TXD holds an Ethernet controller network processing interface a 68 pin PC Card Standard front end plug which connects to the notebook PC and a direct port for connecting RJ 45 The DFE 690TXD requires no pre installation setup simply insert its front end into the notebook PC s PC Card slot The DFE 690TXD is supplied with an RJ 45 receptacle which receives the network cable The direct port features full LED display for Link ACT and speed Contents of Package DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card 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 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 Because Fast Ethernet retains the traditional Ethernet CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detect protocol it
14. Printers Find gt Taskbar amp Start Menu sea A Folder Options E A Active Desktop E amp Windows Update Shut Down Double Click on Network 34 f Ge ER View Pete Jeck He Iess D iesch Game Asen A E S Adie Si Control Patel a fe Al Forts Sechs ond reves Deeg pi Cont purer gwre on Control Pane keem Options Contigacs sour Ier ee it Ongia seth ings D wotwork Ha Moce Duke Fy Configures netewsh heacwert ond Be bodes insisi anos mods softwere rin 5 V Muts Changes sting ka Contaveos novo Tatria Sonat sta DR Same Od Maia 13 Passes Contgan nonwork hadas aid Gren Or Cad POT Eraka 10 U Powe Opinn Cxinzeremetrze D Danzen Adir ramena sad Mj Corpi Highlight TCP IP Scroll down if you cannot see it Configuration identification Access Contral The following network components are installed E Client for Microsoft Networks D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card IP SPX compatible Protocol File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks i AJ ees Ges Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks x File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks OK Cancel Click on Properties 35 NOTE If TCP IP is not present please see How to Install TCP IP When the TCP IP Properties window opens choose the TP Address tab
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16. XD 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 back end connector for media coupler Full Duplex capable in 10Mbps and 100Mbps modes Autonegotiation per IEEE 802 3u specification No manual setup switches fully automatic configuration Supersonic waves welded stainless steel case RJ 45 connector with auto detection of network speed Software support Diagnostic Program LANtastic Bayan VINES Pathworks PC LAN support program 9 LAN Manager Windows 95 Windows 95 OSR2 Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Personal 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 10 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 state l Make sure that your Ethernet Cat5 cable is in good working order Make sure that your hub or switch is powered ON and functioning properly If the LED remains dark without any apparent cause check the
17. a et Lone Es E RENE 38 Checking the Connection by Pinging Go to START gt RUN New Office Document Een Office Document S Windows Update k PA Log Off Admin Shut Down f Start ree Type command in the Open box CS Ei Sin ype the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Cancel Browse Click OK to get to a DOS prompt 39 Type ping 192 168 0 1 which is the IP address of the Gateway in this case and hit the Enter key EE Prompt C WINDOWS ND C WINDOWS C gt ping 192 168 0 1 Pinging 192 168 0 1 with 32 byt Reply from 2 168 by 32 time lt 1G TTL 64 Reply from 68 byte eti J ITL 64 Reply from 2 8 H y 2 ti a TTL 64 Reply from 168 6 1 time lt s TTL 64 Ping Approxima Minimum A successful ping will show four replies 40 D Link Offices Worldwide AUSTRALIA CANADA CHILE CHINA DENMARK EGYPT FRANCE GERMANY INDIA ITALY D LINK AUSTRALASIA Unit 16 390 Eastern Valley Way Roseville NSW 2069 Australia TEL 61 2 9417 7100 FAX 61 2 9417 1077 TOLL FREE 1800 177 100 Australia 0800 900900 New Zealand URL www dlink com au E MAIL support dlink com au info dlink com au D LINK CANADA 2180 Winston Park Drive Oakville Ontario L6H 5W1 Canada TEL 1 905 829 5033 FAX 1 905 829 5095 BBS 1 965 279 8732 FREE CALL 1 800 354 6522 URL ww
18. a good place to watch for the newest in networking innovations Or you may want to get the newest drivers available for your Network Adapters 17 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 workgroup name A On your Desktop right click the icon Network Places and select Properties from the context menu Le Kized Deter et Pare Sha Po Deethio rut n ba Hebe Cy pe hammas hitaat D s B Click the Identification tab on the top of the dialog box C ux Deb rntce wat oi le Deal wires Gree ha rhe rg n be sietip prs copper m te m ng Piau tpe sneu fs fer oraria To moibgap ed pori n ni mihi darin M fe opn Genee RER wygne oe Exage e SES 18 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 fewer characters with no spaces D Type the workgroup name this computer will be a part of in the Workgroup box All of the computers on your network should have an identical Workgroup name E The Computer Description box is optional You may enter a description that will
19. ard IPX lt SPx compatible Protocol File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks S Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks x File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Intermet and wide area networks 32 NOTE If TCP IP 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 TCP IP Properties JS xj Bindings Advanced Nabos DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An F address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below BE svutesssesssasentesvenssedsenseusensservassnadersenedesnsentosnensussseasee Specify an IP address IV Detect connection to network media Cancel Click OK When the network properties window comes back up Click OK 33 Windows 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 gt SETTINGS gt CONTROL PANEL Za Windows Update a New Office Document Open Office Document Programs b E3 Favorites gt EN Documents J Control Panel
20. cluded 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 connection 1 Restart your computer in MS DOS mode Click Start then Shut Down and finally select Restart the computer in MS DOS mode 2 Insert the CD ROM that came with your DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card into your CD ROM drive e g D 3 Type D DIAG EXE at the MS DOS prompt and press Enter to start the D Link Diagnostic Program 4 Read and follow the instructions on the screen Press the F1 key for additional help 5 Adapter Basic Diagnostic will determine if any problems exist with DFE 690TXD 6 Network Diagnostic will determine if problems exist with your network or connections To use Network Diagnostic please run program on both computers in MS DOS Mode If you encounter any problems please contact D Link technical support 14 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 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 Since all computers on the network must have a uni
21. cumentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage and any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY 90 DAYS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT 51 Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE
22. e separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits 47 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 48 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 Link products described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the Hardware for the period set forth below applicable
23. er for others on the network N Access Type allows you to designate how much others on the network can do with this disk drive or folder Read Only allow others only to look at or open the files on the disk drive or in the folder Full allows others to read write open save copy move and delete files on the disk or in the folder Depends on Password gives other computers access conditional upon the password they provide 23 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 Password setting Leaving the Password boxes empty gives everyone on the network access to the disk drive or folder Click OK to continue You will be prompted to enter the password s you provided for verification Retype the password s just as you entered them the first time You may now access this disk drive or folder from another computer on your network Do so by double clicking the My Network Places icon on your desktop or inside Windows Explorer Navigate to the computer with the shared disk drive or folder recognized by the Computer Name you provided double click You should now see the disk drive or folder double click If you specified a
24. etwork dialog box G Provide the Windows 98 installation CD or diskette s if prompted or direct Windows to the proper location of the installation files Reboot if prompted H You will now be able to identify a particular folder or disk drive to share You may want to share a folder that both you and a colleague family member need to access occasionally Or maybe you want to share a CD ROM drive so your other computer that does not have one can read CD s Both processes are the same Only the disk drives and folders that you specifically identify as shared will be accessible to other computers on your network I Find the disk drive or folder you want to share using Windows Explorer or the My Computer icon on your desktop 21 J Right click on the disk drive or folder icon and select Sharing 22 K Select Share As to set the parameters for sharing this particular disk drive or folder ra Gene Sheng Medhan Wet TEES R Ska Act Dee Here 27 OGOJMENTS Loge Decerz Type F Bastin TC E FM Dwmi o send See Fd Access Presa ced q Passmpele Lal Gel ap 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 are shared M The Comment box is optional You can use this box to further describe the disk drive or fold
25. g the Connection by Pingoinmg 39 D Link Offices Worldwide ccccccssssesseeeeeeeteeees 41 Specifications eebe 43 Contacting Technical SUpport ccccccesseeseeeeeees 46 FCC Statement EE 47 Limited Warranty cccccccssssesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 49 FEGISILAUON EEN 53 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 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 690TXD Cardbus PC Card for notebook PCs is a credit card sized Ethernet Fast Ethernet adapter for connecting a notebook PC to an Ethernet network The notebook PC must be equipped with either a PCMCIA 16 bit extension bus or it must be Type II Cardbus slot s compliant NOTE The terms PC Card is used throughout this manual to refer to those objects as defined in the PCMCIA PC Card standards published by Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association PCMCIA The term slot as used in this manual is synonymous with socket where the standards use the latter term in reference to the physical receptacles of a host notebook computer for insertion connection of PC Cards More information on the standards is available from PCMCIA s www server at http www pc card com 1 The D
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27. ject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety 90 days after any replacement Software is delivered If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates What You Must Do For Warranty Service Registration Card The Registration Card provided at the back of this manual must be completed and returned to an Authorized D Link Service Office for each D Link product within ninety 90 days after the product is purchased and or licensed The addresses telephone fax list of the nearest Authorized D Link Service Office is provided in the back of this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPLETE AND TIMELY RETURN THE REGISTRATION CARD MAY AFFECT THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT Submitting A Claim Any claim under this limited warranty must be submitted in writing before the end of the Warranty Period to an Authorized D Link Service Office The claim must include a written description of the Hardware defect or Software 50 nonconformance in sufficient detail to allo
28. m 12 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 Network Adapters If you do not see any items branching out after double clicking Network Adapters your Network Adapter has not been properly installed Start at the beginning of the Quick Install Guide If you see symbols such as yellow exclamation point or red X over the icon adjacent to D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card your card is not installed properly or may have a problem Double click the D Link DFE 690TXD Cardbus PC Card and 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 you are troubleshooting is properly connected Each computer must be connected from its DFE 690TXD with Category 5 cables Examine the network cables and ensure that being walked on rolled over by chairs or caught in doors has not damaged them Additionally make note of and alleviate any possible electromagnetic interference that may be affecting your network Your network cables can be plugged into any port on your hub except the 13 Uplink port The Uplink port is only used when connecting your hub to another hub or switch Diagnostics and Checking Communications In
29. password when sharing this disk drive or folder you will be prompted for the password You can access a disk drive or folder shared over the network from most Windows applications To make this process easier Windows allows you to map these disk drives and folders to a drive letter on another computer For example on a computer where you are accessing a shared folder from another computer inside Windows Explorer right click and select Map Network Drive You will then be able to assign an available drive letter Checking Reconnect at logon allows Windows to map this network drive each time you start your computer 24 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 select Properties from the context menu Open Explore Browse with Paint Shop Pro Search for Computers Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Rename Properties 25 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 Corligaston Idervsicaton Azeese Cache T peat fer beshie Ta ges offiers meets ti ny lits Pay Nivwak Logori i
30. que IP address getting a reply means that a computer is on the network and it can communicate If you cannot ping another computer then there is probably a problem with the hardware Check the cabling and adapter installation If you are unable to network even when you receive a reply to your ping it is probably a software configuration issue Verify that all the settings are correct Start MS DOS Prompt bee IF Conf igueaci nev adapter Local Area Type in following ping xxx xxx xx xx where xxx Xxx xXx xx is the IP address to be pinged 1 e 192 152 81 85 In this case computer A is pinging its own IP address A successful ping will show four replies 16 Networking Basics You may have had some ideas about how to use your new network prior to installing 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 section is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to networking it is just an outline of a few networking basics If you are interested in learning more about networking please visit our website D Link Systems Inc http www dlink com D Link is one of the largest manufacturers of Ethernet products in the world D Link s technological expertise and dedication to providing quality products at a low price makes D Link
31. s fni Micrcact Metti D Fie and Fret Sharing r Dercipion D Click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog box E Click OK on the Network dialog box F You may now share any installed printers connected to this computer with other computers on your network 26 Go to START gt SETTINGS gt PRINTERS Right click on the printer you want to share with others on the network and select Sharing E Brotams d A Documents Settings 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 OK For a computer to access a Network Printer the device driver or software for that printer must be installed and pointed to the proper location of the printer This is done much the same way you installed the printer on the computer it is connected to H Go to a computer that does not have the printer connected to it From the Start button on the Task Bar select Settings and then Printers 27 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 the Network path or queue name box However it is easier to click the Browse button and navigate to the
32. satisfied the preparatory process of auto negotiation between the DFE 690TXD and its supporting device begins and proceeds automatically If the supporting switch or hub has autonegotiation functionality then it and the DFE 690TXD exchange a series of messages in which each device signals its capabilities and listens for corresponding information about the other The auto negotiation process requires only a few milliseconds and the two devices select the best communication parameters supported by both devices If the supporting device does not have autonegotiation functionality then its monotone single capability message will be recognized by the DFE 690TXD s autonegotiation facility and the DFE 690TXD will simply switch to the one of its own capabilities which matches that of the 6 supporting device Once the auto negotiation is completed the line is ready and it will provide 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 again making the line ready for optimal data communications 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 Summary of Features Features of Model DFE 690T
33. through Friday from 6 00 a m to 6 00 p m PST Web http www dlink com tech E mail tech dlink com Phone 949 788 0805 option 4 If you are a customer residing outside of the United States please refer to the list of D Link locations that is included in this manual Thank you for purchasing this product We like to receive feedback from our customers concerning our products Please take a moment to visit our web site You can register your purchase online learn more about the newest networking products and let us know the things your new network has empowered you to do 46 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 not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase th
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35. w D Link to confirm the same The original product owner must obtain a Return Material 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 warranty service is provided After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package The packaged product shall be insured and shipped to D Link 53 Discovery Drive Irvine CA 92618 with all shipping costs prepaid D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or 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 contemplated in the do
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