Dynex DX-E202 User Manual
10/100Mb CardBus Network Card
DX-E202
USER GUIDE
10/100Mb CardBus Network
Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................2
Important safety instructions....................................................................3
Features ....................................................................................................3
Package contents ......................................................................................3
Installing the card .....................................................................................4
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................5
Specifications ............................................................................................7
Legal notices .............................................................................................8
One-year limited warranty........................................................................9
Introduction
Card
Your DX-E202 is the easiest way to add network capability to your notebook computer. The
card supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds in both half-duplex and full-duplex
transfer modes, using auto-negotiation technology to automatically detect the network
speed. You can use the card with most operating systems.
10/100Mb CardBus Network Card
Important safety instructions
Before getting started, read these instructions and save them for later reference.
• Before you install your CardBus network card into your computer, read this user guide.
In some operating systems, the driver must be installed before you install your card.
• Do not drop or hit your network card.
• Do not install your network card in a location that is subject to strong vibrations
because vibration may damage your card.
• Do not disassemble or try to modify your network card.
• Disassembly or modification may void your warranty and could damage your network
card leading to a fire or electric shock.
• Do not store your network card in a damp location. Do not allow moisture or liquids to
drip into your card. Liquids can damage your card leading to a fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert metal objects, such as coins or paper clips, into your network card.
• Your network card is for general computer use. Do not use your card in a computer that
requires exceptional reliability, especially if a breakdown or malfunction of your card
might jeopardize life or health, such as aerospace equipment, atomic power control
systems, traffic-related equipment, transportation equipment, industrial robotics,
combustion equipment, safety devices, and life-support systems.
Features
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• Compliance with the IEEE802.3 (10 Base-T) and IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet (100
Base-TX) specifications
• Support for full-duplex flow control (IEEE 802.3x) for improved performance
• Support for auto-negotiation, which automatically selects IRQ and I/O addresses
• Compliance with the PC Card type II and 32-bit CardBus standards
• PC Card (68-pin) and Network (RJ-45) connectors
• Hot-swappable, Plug-and-Play operation (you can insert or remove the card without
turning off your computer.)
• One LED to indicate network link and activity (the LED is ON when a link is established
and flashes when data is being transferred.)
• One LED to indicate duplex operation (the LED is ON when the card is operating in full
duplex.)
Package contents
Make sure that the package contains the following items:
• DX-E202 10/100Mb Cardbus Network Card
• CD containing drivers and install guide
• This installation guide
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Installing the card
Caution: Before touching any electronic components, make sure that you first touch an
unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your
clothing or body.
To ins tall y our ca rd:
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Locate an available CardBus slot.
3 Insert your network card into the slot.
Windows finds the card and may automatically install a driver. However, for optimal
performance, you should install the included driver.
Note: Driver installation is not required for Mac OS X v10.4.0 or higher.
To install the card driver:
1 Insert the DX-E202 CD into your CD or DVD drive. The Dynex CardBus Network Card
windows opens automatically.
DX-E202
2 Click Install Driver to start the installation wizard.
3 Click Next, then Finish when the wizard is complete.
4 Click EXIT to close the Dynex CardBus Network Card window.
For information about connecting your computer to a network, see Wi ndows online help.
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