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Model DFE-500FX
Fast Ethernet Adapter,
with Fiber Optical Interface,
for PCI Bus
User’s Guide
Rev. Al (January, 1998)
6DFE500FX.01
Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
FEATURES.......................................................................
2. INSTALLATION.. ..............................................................
UNPACK AND INSPECT..
INSTALL THE ADAPTER..
CONNECT THE NETWORK CABLE
SOFTWARE
TROUBLESHOOTING
A.
B.
SPECIFICATIONS..
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INSTALLATION..
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DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus
Introduction
Thank you for choosing D-Link DFE-500FX, the value leader
among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI-Bus personal
computers.
Features
Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-500FX
Adapter provides the following features:
l Operates in a 32 bit
PC1
Local Bus Master slot of the
computer, independent of CPU speed.
l
PCI
Bus Master memory access, for high throughput and
low CPU demand.
l Supports
PCI
clock speed up to 33Mhz, independent of
network clock.
l Complies with IEEE 802.3~
lOOBase-FX
industry standards.
l Plug-and-Play installation.
l SC connector for network cable connection.
l 100Mbps Fast Ethernet data transfer rate.
introduction
and Ethernet
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DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus
l Full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
l Built-in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of memory
transfers and optimize operating bandwidth,
throughput, and network data integrity.
l Digital Equipment Corporation DC21140 32-bit
Intelligent Ethernet controller.
l Four LED indicators: Full/Half Duplex, Link, Active,
and Collision.
l
Driver-t
support for:
. Novell
Netware 3.12 ODI
. Novell Netware 4.X ODI
. Microsoft Windows 95 . Microsoft Windows 98
. Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
ODI DOS
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http://www.dlink.com
for newest release of drivers.
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. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Introduction
DFE-500FX
Fast
Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus
Ins ta/la
tion
Unpack and Inspect
CAUTION:
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. In
addition to this User’s Guide, ascertain that you have:
l One DFE-500FX Ethernet Adapter Card.
l One 3.5” diskette: DFE-500FX Software Diskette.
Under ordinary circumstances,
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.
a
DFE-5OOFX card
Installing the Adapter
1. Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and
remove the chassis cover.
2.
Insert the contact edge of the
connector of any available
Installation
DFE-5OOFX
PCI
Bus Master expansion
card into the
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DFE-5OOFX
Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for
P
CI Bus
slot. Press the card firmly into the connector such that
the card
3.
Install the bracket screw which secures the card to the
contacts are fully seated in the connector.
computer chassis.
4. Replace the computer chassis cover.
5. Reconnect the computer power cord, and switch
computer power on.
If the BIOS section of your
computer boot program is Plug-and-Play compliant,
then at power-up the BIOS will automatically configure
any newly installed DFE-500FX adapter.
NOTE: Due to a fault in some Plug-n-Play BIOS programs, if
happens occasionally that a newly installed adapter is
assigned
to another device. In such
Number will
Then it is necessary to run the CMOS Setup utility and
manually assign a non-conflicting Interrupt Number.
an
Interrupt Number which is
a
cause
faults in the behavior of both devices.
already
case, the conflict of Interrupt
assigned
Connecting the Network Cable
Multimode (62.5/125pm or
IEEE recommended SC connector is required for the
adapter. Use either one duplex SC connector, or two simplex
SC connectors, and observe the correct relationship between
the receive (Rx) and transmit (T
repeater.
faceplate
If there is a need to monitor the adapter
LEDs,
make the rear of the PC or workstation
accessible and leave sufficient clearance for cabling and
service. The maximum length of
4
50/125um)
fiber cabling with an
X) ports on the adapter and
fiber cable between any
Installation
DFE-5OOFX
Fast Ethernet Adapter, with
Fiber Optic Interface. for P CI
Bus
station and its supporting hub is 2,000 meters at full-duplex
and 412 meters at half-duplex.
Software Installation
Vast varieties of network architecture considered, the
instruction for driver* software installation are given as
README files in the DFE-500FX Software Diskette.
Review the root directory README for overview
information, and for full installation details, see the
README and referenced instruction files in the
subdirectory appropriate to your network operating system.
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installation
http://www.dlink.com
for newest release of drivers.
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DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic interface, for P CI Bus
AS
A
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
The
DFE-5OOFX
. FULL/HALF DUPLEX MODE
Steady green indicates the adapter is operating in Full
Duplex mode. A dark LED indicates the adapter is
operating in Half Duplex mode.
. LINK
Steady green indicates good linkage between the DFE500FX and its supporting hub.
. ACTIVE
Flashing green indicates activity (transmitting or
receiving) within the adapter.
. COLLISION
A yellow flash indicates data collisions in the segment.
Intermittent flashing of the collision LED is normal.
Adapter features four LED indicators:
lOOBase-FX).
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Troubleshooting
DFE-5OOfX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic
lntetface,
for PC/ Bus
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
The DFE-500FX Adapter features four LED indicators:
. FULL/HALF DUPLEX MODE
Steady green indicates the adapter is operating in Full
Duplex mode. A dark LED indicates the adapter is
operating in Half Duplex mode.
. LINK
Steady green indicates good linkage between the DFE500FX and its supporting hub.
. ACTIVE
Flashing green indicates activity (transmitting or
receiving) within the adapter.
. COLLISION
A yellow flash indicates data collisions in the segment.
Intermittent flashing of the collision LED is normal.
lOOBase-FX).
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Troubleshooting
DFE-500FX
Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic
Me/face, for P CI Bus
Specifications
Network Type:
l Ethernet
Ethernet IEEE 802.3~ standard for
CSMA/CD local area network
Jumperless Hardware
Autonegotiation functionality
Media interface: FDDI Transceiver SC Connector
LAN Chip Set:
0
Interface controller: DEC DC21140
l Transceiver interface:
EMI Certifications:
CE Certification, Class B
Host interface:
I/O
base address assigned by Plug and Play system
Interrupt Number Assigned by Plug and Play system
Physical Dimensions: 14 cm x 7.4 cm
Environment:
Storage: -20”
0perating:O” to 55” C, (32” to 131” F)
Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
lOOBase-FX
PC1
Bus (Bus Master)
to
80c, (-4’
1OOMbps
Level One LXT970
to 176” F)
baseband
:
B
Specifications
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DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PC/ Bus
Weight: 76 grams
Power Consumption: 4W (Max.)
PCB Layer: 4 layers
Device
Drivers5
. Novell Netware 3.12 ODI . Novell Netware 4.X ODI
. Microsoft Windows 95 . Microsoft Windows 98
. Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
.
ODI DOS
. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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Check http://www.dlink.com for newest release of drivers.
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Specifications
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