Dynex DX-E101 User Manual

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Dynex Fast Ethernet Adapter

Carte réseau Ethernet rapide de Dynex Adaptador de Ethernet rápido Dynex

DX-E101

USER GUIDE • GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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Dynex Fast Ethernet Adapter

DX-E101

Contents

Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wake On LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting up your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . 4

Using the Network Setup Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Naming your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Checking the IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Assigning a static IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Package contents

• Dynex DX-E101 Fast Ethernet Adapter

• Drivers

• Quick Installation Guide

• Manual on CD

Introduction

The adapter comes with drivers for the most popular operating systems. This guide describes how to set up a network with two computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Me in a peer-to-peer configuration. You can also use the adapter in a larger Ethernet network.

The adapter is a dual-speed 10/100 Mbps Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network adapter which automatically determines the speed of connected computers and devices. Standard Ethernet lets you connect computers and devices at speeds up to 10 Mbps. Fast Ethernet runs as fast as 100 Mbps. A dual-speed 10/100 Mbps Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network combines both standards to let computers and devices of different speeds communicate with each other.

Wake On LAN

The adapter features Wake On LAN (WOL). This feature lets a remote workstation “wake” your computer when it is in Standby or Hibernate mode.

To use the WOL feature, the adapter must be WOL capable and the system board of the computer must be ACPI compliant.

Some uses for WOL include:

• Send a wakeup signal to your computer to retrieve files remotely.

• Initiate long routines and reports before you get to work.

• Transfer files when the network traffic is low (during late hours).

• Turn on your computer before you arrive to work.

• Upgrade software on computers from a remote workstation.

For information about installing the WOL cable, see the DX-E101 installation guide.

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Setting up your network

Using the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard

To set up a network with the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard:

1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Network Connections. 2 Under Network Tasks, click Set up a home or small office network.

The Network Setup Wizard opens.

3 Click Next. The Before you continue screen opens.

4 Follow the instructions listed on the Before you continue screen, then click

Next. The Select a connection method screen opens.

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Setting up your network

5 Click the connection method that best describes your network setup, then

click Next. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway or route r, click This computer connects to the Internet through another

computer on my network or through a residential gateway. The Give this computer a description and name screen opens.

6 Type a description (optional) in the Computer description box and a

unique name in the Computer name box, then click Next. The Name your network screen opens.

7 Type a workgroup name (the same on all networked computers) in the

Workgroup name box, then click Next. The Ready to apply network

settings screen opens.

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8 Click Next. Windows sets up your network, which may take several

minutes. The You’re almost done screen opens.

9 Click the option that fits your needs, then click Next. The Inset the disk you

want to use screen opens.

In this example, we selected Create a Network Setup Disk. You can use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard on other computers in your network.

10 Insert a diskette in your diskette drive. If you need to format the diskette,

click Format Disk. Click Next. Windows copies files to the diskette, then the To run the wizard

with the Network Setup Disk screen opens.

Setting up your network

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Using the Network Setup Disk

11 Read the instructions for using the diskette, then click Next. The

Completing the Network Setup Wizard screen opens.

12 Click Finish. 13 When you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

Using the Network Setup Disk

If you are using the Network Setup Disk you created in the previous task to set up other computers on your network, see the following sections for information about naming your computers, determining the correct IP address, and setting up a static IP address if your Internet service provider requires one.

Naming your computer

To name your computer in Windows XP:

1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, then click Properties. The System

Properties dialog box opens.

2 Click the Computer Name tab.

3 If you want to add a description for your computer, type the description in

the Computer description box.

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4 If you want to rename your computer or workgroup, click Change. The

Computer Name Changes dialog box opens.

5 If you want to change your computer’s name, type a new name in the

Computer name box. Each computer on your network must have a unique

computer name.

6 If you want to enter a workgroup name, type the name in the Workgroup

name box. All computers on your network must have the same workgroup

name.

7 Click OK.

Checking the IP address

The IP address of the wireless adapter-equipped computers on your network must be in the same range. For example, if the first computer has the IP address

192.168.0.1, the next computer’s IP address would be 192.168.0.2.

To check the IP address of a wireless computer:

1 Right-click the Local Area Connection icon on the taskbar.

Using the Network Setup Disk

2 Click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens.

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Using the Network Setup Disk

3 Click the Support tab. The IP address is displayed.

4 Click Close.

Assigning a static IP address

Note: DHPC (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a communications technology that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on a network. If you have a DHCP-capable router, you do not need to assign IP addresses to computers on the network.

To assign a static IP address in Windows XP:

1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or double-click Network Connections. 3 Right-click Local Area Connections, then click Properties. The Local Area

Connections Properties dialog box opens.

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Troubleshooting

4 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the

following items list, then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Properties dialog box opens.

5 Click Use the following IP address, then type values for:

• IP address–The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like

192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4

• Subnet mask–The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network. The subnet mask is usually 255.255.255.0.

• Default gateway–The default gateway is the LAN IP address of your wireless router. For information, see your router’s user guide.

6 Click Use the following DNS server addresses, then type your router’s

LAN IP address. For information, see your router’s user guide.

7 Click OK.

Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your network, check the following:

ERIFY EACH COMPUTER’S IDENTIFICATION

• Make sure that each computer on your network has a unique computer name. If more than one computer has the same computer name, the network will not work.

• Make sure that all the computers in your network have the same workgroup name.

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Troubleshooting

VERIFY ADAPTER INSTALLATION

If your adapter is not installed correctly, including the network system software or device drivers, your network will not function correctly.

To verify that your adapter is correctly installed:

1 Open the Control Panel, then click or double-click the System icon. The

System Properties dialog box opens.

2 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager

window opens.

3 Double-click Network adapters to display the list of network adapters.

You should see Dynex PCI Adapter. If you see a yellow exclamation point or red “X” over the icon adjacent to

Dynex PCI Adapter, your adapter is not installed correctly or may have a problem. Double-click Dynex PCI Adapter to read the explanation of the problem. This information will be helpful if you need to contact Dynex technical support.

ERIFY CABLE CONNECTIONS

• Make sure that the computer(s) you are troubleshooting are connected correctly.

• Each network adapter must be connected to the network with Category 5 UTP cables.

• Examine the network cables and make sure that they have not been damaged. Also, make sure that no electromagnetic interference, like unshielded speakers or appliances on the same circuit, is affecting your network.

• If you are using a hub, router, or switch, make sure that your network cables are not plugged into the Uplink port. The Uplink port is only used when connecting your hub to another hub or switch.

NDERSTANDING INDICATORS

Your adapter has indicators or lights that can give you information about your network traffic and help you determine problems when troubleshooting.

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Your adapter has two indicators labeled ACT and LINK on its back panel. A steady green LINK light indicates a good connection with the switch. A flashing green ACT light indicates that the network adapter is sending or receiving data.

INGING YOUR ADAPTER

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. Because all computers on the network must have a unique IP address, a reply means that a computer is on the network and that it can communicate.

If the computers can communicate, the hardware and cabling are probably okay. If you cannot ping another computer, 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, there is probably a software configuration issue. Verify that all the settings are correct.

To ping the adapter:

Troubleshooting

1 Click Start, then click Run. The Run dialog box opens.

2 Ty pe command in the Open box, then click OK. The command.com screen

opens.

3 Ty pe ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address you

want to ping). In this case, computer B with the IP address=192.168.0.1 is being pinged from computer A.

4 Press Enter to begin pinging. If the connection is good, you receive four

“Reply from” messages.

5 Ty pe exit at the prompt to return to Windows.

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Legal notices

© 2005 Dynex. DYNEX and the DYNEX logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Support number: (800) 305-2204 URL: www.dynexproducts.com

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