User`s guide

CONTENTS
Introduction.........................................................................................................................1
General Description........................................................................................................ 1
About Fast Ethernet........................................................................................................ 2
About Autonegotiation....................................................................................................2
LED Indicators................................................................................................................ 4
Summary of Features...................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Installation..........................................................................................................6
Unpack and Inspect.........................................................................................................6
Step 1: Insert the DFE-680TX........................................................................................ 7
Step 2: Attach the Media Coupler..................................................................................8
Step 3: Connect to the Network Medium ....................................................................... 8
Step 4: Confirm Connection (Ln/Act Indicator).............................................................9
Remove the DFE-680TX.............................................................................................. 10
Connect the Network Cable .......................................................................................... 11
Connecting for Fast Ethernet .................................................................................... 11
Connecting for 10Mbps Ethernet.............................................................................. 12
Software Installation......................................................................................................... 13
Windows2000 driver install .......................................................................................... 13
Check in Device Manager for proper installation for Win2000 ................................... 19
Windows ME driver installation................................................................................... 22
Windows 98 Driver install............................................................................................ 27
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 34
Troubleshooting the Hardware Installation.................................................................. 34
Verify Each Computers Identification.......................................................................... 34
Verify Network Adapter Installation............................................................................ 34
Verify Cable Connections............................................................................................. 35
Understanding Indicators.............................................................................................. 36
Diagnostics and Checking Communications ................................................................ 36
Pinging your DFE-680TX Card.................................................................................... 37
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 38