D-Link DFE-500FX User Manual

Model DFE-500FX

Fast Ethernet Adapter,

with Fiber Optic Interface,

for PCI Bus

User’s Guide

Rev. A1 (January, 1998)

6DFE500FX.01

Printed in Taiwan

RECYCLABLE

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION............................................................ 1

FEATURES.................................................................... 1

2. INSTALLATION.............................................................3

UNPACK AND INSPECT................................................ 3

INSTALL THE ADAPTER............................................... 3

CONNECT THE NETWORK CABLE.............................. 4

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION......................................... 5

A. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 6

B. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 7

DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus

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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:

• Operates in a 32 bit PCI Local Bus Master slot of the computer,

independent of CPU speed.

• PCI Bus Master memory access, for high throughput and low CPU

demand.

• Supports PCI clock speed up to 33Mhz, independent of network clock.

• Complies with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX and Ethernet industry

standards.

• Plug-and-Play installation.

• SC connector for network cable connection.

• 100Mbps Fast Ethernet data transfer rate.

• Full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

Introduction 1

DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus

• Built-in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of memory transfers and optimize

operating bandwidth, throughput, and network data integrity.

• Digital Equipment Corporation DC21140 32-bit Intelligent Ethernet

controller.

• Four LED indicators: Full/Half Duplex, Link, Active, and Collision.

• Driver

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support for:

√ Novell Netware 3.12 ODI √ Novell Netware 4.X ODI
√ Microsoft Windows 95 √ Microsoft Windows 98
√ Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 √ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
√ ODI DOS

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Introduction 2

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Installation

Unpack and Inspect

CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DFE-500FX

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-500FX Ethernet Adapter Card.

• One 3.5" diskette: DFE-500FX Software Diskette.

Installing the Adapter

1. Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis
cover.

2. Insert the contact edge of the DFE-500FX card into the connector of any
available PCI Bus Master expansion slot. Press the card firmly into the
connector such that the card’s contacts are fully seated in the connector.

Installation 3

DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus

3. Install the bracket screw which secures the card to the computer chassis.

4. Replace the computer’s chassis cover.

5. 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-500FX adapter.

NOTE: Due to 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. In 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.

Connecting the Network Cable

Multimode (62.5/125µm or 50/125µm) fiber cabling with an 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 (Tx) ports on the adapter
and repeater. If there is a need to monitor the adapter’s faceplate LEDs, make
the rear of the PC or workstation accessible and leave sufficient clearance for
cabling and service. The maximum length of fiber cable between any station
and its supporting hub is 2,000 meters at full-duplex and 412 meters at half­duplex.

Installation 4

DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus

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 5

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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 100Base-FX).

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 DFE-500FX 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.

Troubleshooting 6

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Specifications

Network Type:

• Ethernet 100Base-FX

Ethernet IEEE 802.3u standard for 100Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local

area network

Jumperless Hardware
Media interface: FDDI Transceiver SC Connector
LAN Chip Set:

• Interface controller: DEC DC21140

• Transceiver interface: Level One LXT970

EMI Certifications:

FCC Class B
CE Certification, Class B

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: 14 cm x 7.4 cm
Environment:

Storage: −20° to 80°C, (−4° to 176° F)
Operating: 0° to 55° C, (32° to 131° F)

Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Weight: 76 grams
Power Consumption: 4W (Max.)

Specifications 7

DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus

PCB Layer: 4 layers
Device Drivers

§

√ Novell Netware 3.12 ODI √ Novell Netware 4.X ODI
√ Microsoft Windows 95 √ Microsoft Windows 98
√ Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 √ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
√ ODI DOS

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Specifications 8

Registration Card

Print, type or use block letters.

Your name: Mr./Ms_______________________________________________________________________
Organization:_____________________________ Dept. _________________________________________
Your title at organization: __________________________________________________________________
Telephone:__________________________ Fax:_______________________________________________
Organization's full address: ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Country:______________ Date of purchase (Month/Day/Year):____________________________________

Product

Model

(* Applies to adapters only)

Product was purchased from:

Reseller's name: ________________________________________________________________________
Telephone:_______________________ Fax:__________________________________________________
Reseller's full address: ___________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

1. Where and how will the product primarily be used?

oHome oOffice oTravel oCompany Business oHome Business oPersonal

2. How many employees work at installation site?

o1 employee o2-9 o10-49 o50-99 o100-499 o500-999 o1000 or more

3. What network protocol(s) does your organization use ?

oXNS/IPX oTCP/IP oDECnet oOther_____________________________

4. What network operating system(s) does your organization use ?

oD-Link LANsmart oNovell NetWare oNetWare Lite oSCO Unix/Xenix
oPC NFS o3Com 3+Open oBanyan Vines oDECnet Pathwork
oWindows NT oWindows NTAS oWindows '95 oOther______________

5. What network management program does your organization use ?

oD-View oHP OpenView/Windows oHP OpenView/Unix oSunNet Manager oNovell NMS
oNetView 6000 oOther____________________

6. What network medium/media does your organization use ?

oFiber-optics oThick coax Ethernet oThin coax Ethernet
o10BASE-T UTP/STP o100BASE-TX o100BASE-T4 o100VGAnyLAN oOther_________________

7. What applications are used on your network?

oDesktop publishing oSpreadsheet oWord processing oCAD/CAM
oDatabase management oAccounting oOther_____________________

8. What category best describes your company?

oAerospace oEngineering oEducation oFinance oHospital oLegal oInsurance/Real Estate oManufacturing
oRetail/Chainstore/Wholesale oGovernment oTransportation/Utilities/Communication oVAR
oSystemhouse/companyoOther_____________

9. Would you recommend your D-Link product to a friend?

oYes oNo (why?) ______________________ oI don’t know yet

10. Your comments on this product:

Product

Serial No.

* Product installed in type of
computer (e.g., Compaq 486)

* Product installed Computer serial

No.

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