D-Link DFE-550TX, User Manual

Page 1: ...Model DFE 550TX Ethernet Fast Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus with WOL User s Guide Rev 06 September 2004 6DFE550TX 06 Printed in Taiwan RECYCLABLE ...

Page 2: ...if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the int...

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Page 4: ...al licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D Link s products will not be applied to...

Page 5: ...k s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered This limited warranty provided by D Link does not cover Products if in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering ne...

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Page 9: ...se 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 Replacement product shall be of equivalent or better specifications relative to the defective product but need not be identical Any product or part rep...

Page 10: ...wise be provided free of charge D Link s sole obligation under this software warranty shall be to replace any defective software product with product which substantially conforms to D Link s applicable product documentation Purchaser assumes responsibility for the selection of appropriate application and system platform software and associated reference materials D Link makes no warranty that its ...

Page 11: ...1P PRIORITY TAGGING 4 IEEE802 1Q VLANS 4 PRODUCT FEATURES 5 INSTALLATION 6 UNPACKING 6 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER 6 CONNECTING THE WOL CABLE 7 CONNECTING THE NETWORK CABLE 8 Connecting for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet 9 Connecting for 10Mbps Ethernet 9 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 10 VERIFICATION DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM 10 Adapter Function Test 11 Network Operation Test 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 ...

Page 12: ...cooperation The DFE 550TX can reduce power consumption by entering Sleep mode along with the host computer Although in Sleep mode the network interface card NIC will continue to monitor the LAN looking for wake up packets Wake On LAN Wake On LAN WOL is an ACPI function allowing a powered down sleeping computer to be powered ON from a remote station To use the WOL feature the NIC must be WOL capabl...

Page 13: ...ion Flow control allows for enhanced full duplex operation with switches When operating at full duplex requiring a direct connection to a switch and the switch s data buffer is about to overflow a Pause frame will be transmitted to the DFE 550TX The ensuing idle time keeps the buffer from overflowing and prevents data from being lost This enhancement can improve network throughput avoid collisions...

Page 14: ... and database replication is transmitted on today s networks IP Multicasting can eliminate an organization s need to maintain parallel networks for voice video and data DMI Desktop Management Interface DMI is an Operating System Network Operating System independent management framework that allows system vendors to support multiple market customer segments with a single management strategy DMI low...

Page 15: ...network traffic can result in the delay of time critical traffic IEEE802 1p defines seven levels of prioritization for Ethernet packets High priority packets will be sent through a network using 802 1p compliant switches first Lower priority packets will be transferred whenever bandwidth is available When properly setup this ensures that time critical data arrives on time and is not affected by ot...

Page 16: ...nt compliant Wake On LAN power saving feature allows sleeping PCs to be woken up and used via remote stations IEEE 802 3x Flow Control enabled with full duplex operation allowing enhanced operation when directly connected to a switch IEEE 802 1Q VLAN Tagging supported VLAN registration using IEEE802 1Q GVRP standard IEEE 802 1p Tagging supported IP Multicast packet filtering reduces CPU utilizatio...

Page 17: ...g 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 550TX Ethernet Adapter Card DFE 550TX Software CD ROM WOL Cable Multi Language Installation Guide Installing the Adapter 1 Shut down the computer unplug its power cord and remove the cover 2 If your order does not include the Boot ROM option go ahead to Step 3...

Page 18: ... installed DFE 550TX adapter NOTE Due to a fault in some Plug n Play BIOS programs it happens occasionally that a newly installed adapter is assigned an IRQ Number which is already assigned to another device In such a case the conflicting IRQ Numbers IRQ numbers must be unique will cause faults in the behavior of both devices If this happens it is necessary to run the CMOS Setup utility and manual...

Page 19: ... the WOL function or the power ON function of the PC The name of this function is system dependent but may be located in a category heading titled something like Power Management Refer to your computer s manual for more information regarding the CMOS Setup Utility and BIOS settings NOTE If your system s motherboard WOL Connector does not fit the WOL Cable or does not have 3 pins do not attempt to ...

Page 20: ... well as EIA TIA 568 100 ohm STP cable all meet Ethernet cabling requirements The maximum cable run between the DFE 550TX and the supporting hub or switch is 100 meters The cable must be straight through not a crossover cable with an 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 550TX and the other end into a normal non Upli...

Page 21: ...l in the unusual event that there is a fault such as an interrupt number conflict among your computer expansion cards If your installation provides normal operation you might choose to skip these procedures The Verification Diagnostic Program provides two levels of testing adapter function testing and network operation testing Adapter testing includes a variety of diagnostic procedures Adapter tes...

Page 22: ...e diagnostic program for your operating system 2 Review the reported configuration data before proceeding to Step 3 3 The Configuration Data screen also features a Diagnostic Menu Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Adapter Basic Diagnostic program The adapter function test results will appear onscreen In the Loopback test test signals are intercepted and reflected at t...

Page 23: ... DOS prompt here shown as key in DIAG EXE and RETURN The opening screen of the Diagnostic program will appear onscreen at the second station Follow the cues at the foot of the screen to select and run the Network Test program at the second station The second station then begins broadcasting test packets and at the same time is also ready to receive and return test signals transmitted from the prim...

Page 24: ... questioned adapter in another PCI computer and run the tests again 6 Remove all other PCI adapters from the computer and run the tests again If the verification diagnostic run is then normal then there is probably an interrupt number conflict which will have to be resolved manually by a CMOS Setup utility run after you have reinstalled all of the expansion cards The DFE 550TX Adapter features thr...

Page 25: ...twork Jumperless Hardware NWay Auto negotiation enabled Media interface RJ 45 Interface controller D Link DL10050C EMI Compatibility FCC Class B VCCI Class B CE Class B C Tick BSMI Class B Host interface PCI 2 1 2 2 Bus Bus Master Physical Dimensions 12 0 cm x 5 cm Environment Storage 25 55 C 13 131 F Operating 0 50 C 32 122 F Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Power Consumption 1 Watts max PCB Laye...

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