Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 3 Package Contents.................................................... 3 System Requirements.............................................. 3 Introduction............................................................... 4 About Fast Ethernet............................................ 5 About Auto-negotiation....................................... 6 LED Indicators......................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DFE-690TXD 32-bit Fast Ethernet Cardbus Notebook Adapter • Manual and Software on CD • Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements • Windows® 7, Vista®, XP, 2000, or Mac OS 10.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Thank you for choosing the D-Link DFE-690TXD, the value leader among Ethernet/Fast Ethernet adapters for notebook PCs. The D-Link DFE-690TXD Cardbus PC Card for notebook PCs is a credit-card sized Ethernet / Fast-Ethernet adapter for connecting a notebook PC to an Ethernet network. The notebook PC must be equipped with a Type II Cardbus compliant slot.
Section 1 - Product Overview About Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet is a network technology specified by IEEE Standard 802.3u. It extends the traditional 10Mbps (10 megabit/ sec) Ethernet technology to achieve 100Mbps (100 megabit/sec) transmission and reception. Because Fast Ethernet retains the traditional Ethernet CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense, Multiple Access, and Collision Detect) protocol, it remains wholly compatible with 10Mbps Ethernet while providing a tenfold increase in network capacity.
Section 1 - Product Overview About Auto-negotiation The basic idea of auto-negotiation can be understood by reflecting for a moment on the familiar process of making a dialup connection between two modems. You have probably heard some exchanges between your local modem and a modem at the other end of a telephone line. (These exchanges are ordinarily played out through a speaker in your local modem).
Section 1 - Product Overview If the supporting device does not have auto-negotiation functionality, then its monotone (single capability) message will be recognized by the DFE-690TXD’s auto-negotiation facility, and the DFE-690TXD will simply switch to the one of its own capabilities which matches that of the supporting device. Once the auto-negotiation is completed, the line is ready, and it will provide an optimal data channel between the DFE-690TXD and the supporting device.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • 100Mbps and 10Mbps data rates in compliance with IEEE 802.3 • Ethernet standards 100Base-TX and 10Base-T • PCMCIA PC Card Standard Ver.2.0 and newer • PCMCIA standard 68-pin front-end connector • 15-pin back-end connector for media coupler • Full-Duplex capable in 10Mbps and 100Mbps modes • Auto-negotiation per IEEE 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 100M Link/Act A steady light indicates a 100Mbps connection to a network. A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted up to 100Mbps. 10M Link/Act A steady light indicates a 10Mbps connection to a network. A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted up to 10Mbps.
Section 2 - Installation Installation Software Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DFE-690TXD Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions are shown in Windows® XP, and are similar in other Windows® operating systems. Click Install Drivers If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the Run command box type “D:\DFE690TXD.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Make sure your computer is turned off and insert the DFE-690TXD into the Cardbus slot of your laptop. Once the DFE-690TXD is inserted into the Cardbus slot, turn on your computer. Windows® XP completes the installation of the DFE-690TXD automatically. A “Found New Hardware” message will appear in the task bar, indicating that the installation is complete.
Section 2 - Installation To complete the installation of the DFE-690TXD: • • • • Make sure that the DFE-690TXD CD-ROM is inserted in the CD-ROM drive The DFE-690TXD is inserted into your laptop The laptop is turned ON See the section below that corresponds to your Operating System to complete the installation: Windows® 7/Vista® Users Windows® 7 / Vista® completes the installation of the DFE-690TXD automatically.
Section 2 - Installation Verify Installation Step 1: Windows® 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel Windows® XP: Click on Start > Control Panel Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control Panel Windows® 7: Click on Start > Control Panel Step 2: Windows® 2000 and XP: Click on the System icon. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Windows Vista®: Click on System and Maintenance and then click on Device Manager.
Section 2 - Installation Network Connections This section includes instructions specific to the Windows® 2000/XP operating system. For additional information regarding this section, please consult your Windows® documentation provided my Microsoft. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > System and Dial-up Connections. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, the following figure will appear. Click the Properties button. Make sure the following components are installed.
Section 2 - Installation Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > System. Open the Network Identification tab and click the Properties button. Type the name of your computer in the computer name box. Make up a name that is unique among the computers names on your network.
Section 2 - Installation Type the name of your workgroup in the workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. When finished, remove all disks from your computer and restart your computer to activate the new device and with new configuration changes. Once the computer has restarted and Windows® 2000 has booted up, a Logon window will appear requiring you to enter a username and password.
Section 3 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if I have a Cardbus controller on my laptop? Some of our PCMCIA Network adapters require the laptop to have a 32-bit PCMCIA slot. You can check to see if your computer has a 32-bit Cardbus card slot from Device Manager. Step 1 - Right-Click My Computer and select Properties. Step 2 - Select Hardware and then click on Device Manager. Step 3 - Expand PCMCIA Adapters by clicking the plus sign.
Appendix A - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please see follow the steps below: Windows® 2000/XP: Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. Windows Vista® / Windows® 7: Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
Appendix A - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 2000/XP: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections.
Appendix B - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet • ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation • PCMCIA 2.
Appendix C - Technical Support Contacting Technical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DFE-690TXD) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the adapter (e.g.
Appendix D - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Appendix D - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation.
Appendix D - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories.
Appendix D - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
Appendix D - Warranty CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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