User manual D-LINK DFE-530TX GUIDE D INSTALLATION RAPIDE

[. . . ] This device complies with Part 15 of the 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. Limited Warranty Hardware: D-Link warrants each of its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period commencing on the date of purchase from D-Link or its Authorized Reseller and extending for the length of time stipulated by the Authorized Reseller or D-Link Branch Office nearest to the place of purchase. If the product proves defective within the applicable warranty period, D-Link will provide repair or replacement of the product. D-Link shall have the sole discretion whether to repair or replace, and replacement product may be new or reconditioned. [. . . ] Thus while Fast Ethernet provides a tenfold increase in network capacity, it is wholly compatible with traditional 10Mbps Ethernet network facilities Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation is an IEEE 802. 3-specified procedure for negotiating the highest data flow capability between the device (in this case, our Adapter) and its link partner (some other device). The data flow information to be negotiated consists of the data speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and data transfer (half-duplex or full-duplex communication). The physical process of auto-negotiation requires only a few milliseconds to choose the fastest communications capability between the two devices. Features Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-530TX Adapter provides the following features: · · · · · · · · · · · · 32-bit PCI Bus Master memory access for high throughput. PCI clock speed up to 33Mhz, independent of network clock. Complies with IEEE 802. 3 100Base-TX and 10Base-T Ethernet standards. RJ-45 connector for network cable connection. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet data transfer, selected via auto-negotiation. Full-duplex or half-duplex operation, selected by auto-negotiation. Built-in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of memory transfers. Drivers for all leading network operating systems. 5 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Card 2 Installation Installation of a DFE-530TX Adapter requires hardware installation first, then software installation. Unpacking and Inspection CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, the DFE-530TX 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-530TX Ethernet Adapter Card. DFE-530TX Software CD. Installing the Adapter 1. Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover. If your order does not include the Boot ROM option, go ahead to Step 3. If your order includes the Boot ROM option, then install the Boot ROM Chip by plugging the chip into the Boot ROM Socket on the DFE-530TX card. The maximum cable run between the DFE-530TX and the supporting hub is 100 meters. The cable must be straight (not a crossover cable) with RJ-45 connector at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 jack of the DFE-530TX, and the other end into a port of the supporting hub. Using a Crossover Cable A crossover cable can be used to connect the Server Card directly to the workstations, without the use of a switch. In this configuration, it is recommended that the line speed be overridden by selecting either 10Mbps or 100Mbps in the driver configuration, rather than let the Server Card use auto-negotiation. Software Installation On account of the great variety of network environments for which the DFE-530TX may be used, and revisions of those network systems, the instructions for software installation are given as README files on the DFE-530TX Software CD. Review the root directory README for overview information, and for full installation details, see the README and referenced instruction files in the sub-directory appropriate to your network operating system. 7 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Card A Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the adapter, first verify that the appropriate driver is loaded, that the proper grade of cable is employed for the network connection, and that the supporting hub is functioning properly. Ascertain that the adapter card is fully and firmly seated in the slot connector. [. . . ] What network medium/media does your organization use ?Fiber-optics Thick coax Ethernet Thin coax Ethernet 10BASE-T UTP/STP 100BASE-TX 100BASE-T4 100VGAnyLAN CAD/CAM Other_________ 7. What applications are used on your network?Desktop publishing Spreadsheet Word processing Database management Accounting Other_____________________ Hospital Legal Insurance/Real Estate 8. [. . . ]