D-Link DE-220PCT - Ethernet 10 Mbps ISA Nic Combo User manual

Introduction
The D-Link DE-220P Series is a new line of Plug and
Play Ethernet adapters based on the technology of D-
Link’s best-selling DE-220 Ethernet adapters. Plug
and Play(PnP) technology provides automatic con-
figuration of newly installed devices without user
intervention, eliminating much guess-work from in-
stallation of PC upgrades.
Ease of use is the hallmark of the DE-220P Series.
After installing a DE-220P Series card, configuration
is exceedingly simple for both traditional (non-PnP)
systems and the newer PnP-compliant systems.
For PnP systems, simply install the DE-220P Series
card into an expansion slot. Configuration by the sys-
tem software then proceeds automatically. If multiple
network interface cards are installed, the PnP system
guarantees that there are no conflicts among them.
For non-PnP systems, just install the DE-220P Series
adapter into an available expansion slot, then run the
supplied setup program, setup.exe. Online help an-
swers your questions , and an advanced diagnostic

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program is supplied for testing adapter functions and
communication with other computers on the network.
Features
DE-220P Series Ethernet adapters comply with IEEE
802.3 Ethernet standards, and use VLSI components
for enhanced reliability. The following features dis-
tinguish D-Link DE-220P Series Ethernet adapters:
♦Easy Installation
DE-220P Series Ethernet adapters have no
physical jumpers or DIP switches. Thus it is
never necessary to remove a DE-220P Series card
in order to reconfigure. When installed in a PnP-
compliant system, configuration is handled
entirely by system software, with no user
intervention. In non-PnP systems, configuration
is accomplished by running the supplied setup
program.
♦Support for 16-bit Expansion Slots
DE-220P Series Ethernet cards can be installed in
16-bit (AT-style) expansion slots.

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♦DE-2000 Drivers
DE-220P Series Ethernet adapters are fully
compatible with network drivers for Novell NE-
2000 adapters.
♦Diagnostic Program
A supplied diagnostic program tests all functions
of the DE-220P Series adapter and verifies its
communication with another computer on your
network.
♦LEDs
Two LEDs provide network state information:
1. PWR/Tx Indicator
Steady green (Power indicator) shows that the
adapter has power (computer power is ON and
power is supplied to the adapter).
Flashing green (Transmission indicator) shows
that the computer is transmitting onto the net-
work. This function applies only when the
network medium is twisted-pair cable.1
1See Footnote 5, Page 2-12.

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2. LNK/Rx Indicator
Steady green (Linkage indicator) shows that there
is a good data linkage to the network.
Flashing green (Reception indicator) shows that
the computer is receiving from the network. This
function applies only when the network medium is
twisted-pair cable.2
♦
Remote boot option
A Remote Boot ROM is available per optional or-
der. The Remote Boot ROM easily snaps into a
mount on the DE-220P Series card to provide for
remote booting of computers which do not store a
boot program.
♦Runs a wide variety of networking software
DE-220P Series Ethernet adapters can be used with
these networking systems:
D-Link LANsmart D-Link TCP/IP for DOS
NDIS driver Novell NetWare 3.x and
4.x ODI driver
MS LAN Manager Windows for Workgroups
2See Footnote 5, Page 2-12.

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Windows 95 Windows NT & Windows
NT Advanced Server
SUN PC-NFS DEC Pathworks
Banyan VINES IBM LAN Server & PC
LAN Support Program
Packet Driver 3Com 3+Open & 3Com
3+Share
FTP PC/TCP WIN/TCP Pathway Ac-
cess for DOS
SCO UNIX AT&T UNIX
UNIXware Solaris UNIX
Overview of PnP
Plug and Play technology (PnP) is defined by Plug and
Play ISA Specification v.1.0a. A fully functional PnP
system includes a PnP-compliant operating system,
a PnP system BIOS, and PnP-compliant interface cards.
Windows 95 is the first popular PnP-compliant operat-
ing system. Computer mainboards with PnP BIOS’s
are just reaching the market.
In the interim, PnP technology still provides substan-
tial benefits. For example, after installing a non-PnP-
compliant Ethernet adapter card (a traditional, non-
PnP-compliant card may be called a legacy card) into

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an expansion slot of a PnP-compliant mainboard, the
user can run the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) to
configure the adapter.

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Installation
CAUTION:Under ordinary circumstances, a DE-220P Series
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.
Installation of a DE-220P Series Ethernet adapter re-
quires these three steps:
♦Insert the adapter into an available expansion slot.
♦Connect network cable to the adapter.
♦For non-PnP systems, configure the adapter by
running the supplied setup program, setup . exe.
(For PnP-compliant systems, this step is fully
automated and requires no action . )
This chapter provides detailed procedures for these
three steps. When these steps are completed , you may
run the diagnostic routines of Setup.exe program to
test the configuration.

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Single-Adapter installation
Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord,
and remove the chassis cover.
Insert the DE-220P Series card into the connector
of any open ISA expansion slot. Ascertain that
the card is fully seated in the expansion slot
connector.
Install the bracket screw which secures the card to
the computer chassis.
Replace the computer’s chassis cover.
5. For non-PnP systems, configure the DE-220P
Series adapter by running the supplied setup
program, setup.exe. (For PnP-compliant sys-
tems, this step is fully automated and requires no
action.)

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Multiple-Adapter Installation
Multiple DE-220P Series cards may be installed in
a computer to provide for multiple addresses, or in
the case of a server, to provide for network seg-
mentation.
Multiple Cards in a PnP System
No special attention is needed when installing
multiple DE-220P Series cards in a PnP-compliant
system (so long as Plug and Play is enabled3). In-
stall the several cards into their expansion slots,
following the four steps set out in the “Single-
Adapter Installation” section above (repeating steps
2 and 3 for each card). When computer power is
switched on, the PnP system will auto- matically select
coordinated (conflict-free) configuration settings for the
several cards.
3Plug and Play functionality of the NOS may be toggled between
enable and disable by a selection in your setup.exe run.

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Multiple Cards in a Non-PnP
System
In non-PnP systems, the procedure for configuring
multiple DE-220P Series cards is basically a se-
quence of separate single-adapter procedures:
make a preliminary installation of each card alone
in turn, make a setup.exe run to configure that
card, then remove that card and go on to the next.
CAUTION: The following procedure involves operation of the
computer without its chassis housing in place. Caution
is necessary in order to avoid contact with exposed
high-voltage parts. Accidental contact with exposed
internal parts can cause personal injury, and can cause
damage to the computer equipment.
1. Make a preliminary installation of the first DE-
220P Series card by completing Steps 1 through 3
as set out in the “Single-Adapter Installation” sec- tion
above.
2. Restore power to the computer, and configure the
card by running the supplied setup program,
setup.exe. Make a note of the configuration
settings that you select, to help you select different
settings in configuring the remaining cards.
3. Shut down the computer and unplug its power
cord. Remove the (configured) card, and install
the next DE-220P Series card into any open
expansion slot.
4. Restore power to the computer, and configure the
card by running the supplied setup program,