D-Link DE-528CT User Manual

Model DE-528C T

Ethernet Adapter

for PCI Bus

Installation Guide

Rev.01(Jan, 1997)

6DE528...01

Printed in Ta iwan

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FCC Certifications

DE-528CT FC C C lass B ID : 528-KA2OPC 3200

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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with
emission limits.

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 ???
he 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction............................2-1

Features.................................... 2-1

General steps t o s et up/configure a DE-528CT c ar d

For a DE-528CT without Boot ROM......... 2-2

For a DE-528CT with Boot ROM............ 2-2

Hardware Installation...................3-1

Step 1 Inset the adapter into an expansion

slot........................................ 3-1

Step 2. Network Cable Connections.......... 3-2

Twisted-Pair Cable...................... 3-2

Thin Coaxial Cable...................... 3-3

..... 2-2

Software Installation...................4-1

Configuration and Diagnostics...........5-1

Starting the Setup and Diagnostic Program5-1

Configuring DE-528CT.................... 5-2

Run Diagnostics......................... 5-2

Boot ROM Installation...................6-1

Appendices

A. Trouble Shooting.......................A

B. LED Indicators.........................B

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C. Specifications.........................C

D. Cable Specifications...................D

E. Device Drivers.........................E

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Introduction

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NTRODUCTION

The DE-528CT is a high performance PCI based Ethernet Adapter which i s
based upon Industry Standard PCI Local Bus Specification 2.0, that
features plug and play funct i on, ma ki ng it ful ly a ut o-confi gura ble .

The Ethernet Adapter offers the network medium selection of 10BASE-T(RJ-45)

or 10BASE2(BNC) connection. It also includes a built-in buffer RAM for
faster network transmission and reception, and two LEDs for trouble
shooting.

The Ethernet Adapter includes a complete set of drivers for all popular
Network Operation Systems and is also Microsoft Windows 95 compatible.
The optional BOOT TOM device allows the diskless workstation to be
connected to the network.

Features

Designed for versatility and performance, the DE-528CT provides the
following features:

Simple Plug-and-Play installation.
Complies with IEEE 802.3 and 10 BASE-Tst andard.
Flexible cable support wi th RJ-45 and BNC connectors.
10 Mbps data tr ans fer rate.
Support ful l-duplex function for send and receive to double channel bandwidth.
Built-in FIFO buffers reduce overloadof memory transfers.
VLSI components provides high reliability, low power consumption and reduced card
size.

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Two LED indicators: Active, Link.
Drivers for all popular operating systems.
FCC class B and CE Marking Certification.

General steps

to set up/configure a DE-528CT card

For a DE-528CT without Boot
ROM

1. Install DE-528CT card and connect it to a network cable.

2. Run HELP.EXE on the DE-528CT software diskette to view the related
installation instructions.

3. Run INSTALL.EXE on the DE-528CT software diskette to copy a
specific driver.

4. If necessary, modify files according to installation instructions.

5. Restart the computer [Optional].

6. If the DE-528CT doesn

t function properly, run SETUP.EXE on the DE-

528CT software diskette to locate the problem.

For a DE-528CT with Boot ROM

1. Install the DE-528CT card and connect it to a network cable.

2. Run HELP.EXE on the DE-528CT software diskette to view installation
instructions.

3. Run SETUP.EXE on the DE-528CT software diskette to configure the
card and the Boot ROM.

4. Restart the computer.

5. If the DE-528CT doesn
528CT software diskette to locate the problem.

t function properly, run SETUP.EXE on the DE-

New or confused users should refer back to these general steps if necessary
And since most customers use the DE-528CT ca rd wit hout Boot ROM, the
detailed instructions on how to install the DE-528CT card without Boot
ROM will be described in the following chapters..

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Introduction

DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide

In order to run the Network Diagnostics program (SETUP.EXE)

Note

successfully, the network drivers and related files, copied from the
DE-528CT installation diskette, and the SETUP.EXE file must be
stored in the same directory.

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