D-Link DGE-660TD User manual

D-Link DGE-660TD User Manual ii
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Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface..........................................................................ii
Manual Revisions .................................................... ii
Trademarks .............................................................. ii
Product Overview ........................................................1
Package Contents....................................................2
System Requirements .............................................2
Features................................................................... 3
Hardware Overview .................................................4
Connections and LEDs ......................................4
Installation....................................................................5
Install the Drivers.....................................................5
Insert the Adapter .................................................... 6
Finishing the Installation ..........................................7
Windows Vista™Users .......................................7
Windows®XP Users........................................... 7
Windows®2000 Users ....................................... 7
Verify Installation...................................................... 8
Configuration...............................................................9
Configure your Adapter............................................9
Troubleshooting.........................................................12
Networking Basics .................................................... 15
About Gigabit Ethernet .......................................... 15
About Auto-negotiation .......................................... 15
Technical Specifications...........................................17
Technical Support .....................................................18
Warranty ..................................................................... 19
Registration................................................................25

D-Link DGE-660TD User Manual 1
Thank you for choosing the D-Link DGE-660TD, the value leader among Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet adapters for notebook PCs.
This chapter provides a general description of DGE-660TD features, with a summary of features at the end of the chapter. Installation
instructions are provided in sections 2 and 3.
The D-Link DGE-660TD Gigabit Cardbus PC Card for notebook PCs is a credit-card sized Gigabit adapter for connecting a notebook PC
to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit network. The notebook PC must be equipped with a Type II Cardbus compliant slot.
NOTE: The terms “PC Card” is used throughout this manual to refer to those objects as defined in the PCMCIA / PC Card standards
published by Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association (PCMCIA). The term “slot,” as used in this manual, is synonymous
with “socket” where the standards use the latter term in reference to the physical receptacles of a host notebook computer, for insertion/
connection of PC Cards. More information on the standards is available from PCMCIA’s www server at http://www.pc-card.com.
The D-Link DGE-660TD automatically detects the parameters of its Ethernet environment, and automatically negotiates and determines
its own speed and duplex settings as required for maximum performance within the environment. (The auto-negotiation function is effective
only when the DGE-660TD is connected to the network by a device (switch or hub) that also has autonegotiation functionality.)
Inside its compact case, the D-Link DGE-660TD holds an Ethernet controller, network processing interface, a 68-pin PC Card Standard
front-end plug, which connects to the notebook PC, and a direct port for connecting a RJ-45 network cable. The DGE-660TD requires no
pre-installation setup -- simply insert its front end into the notebook PC’s PC-Card slot.
The DGE-660TD is supplied with an RJ-45 receptacle, which receives the network cable. The direct port features full LED display for
linkage and activity states, speed, transmitting and receiving data, and carrier detection.
Product Overview

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Minimum System
Requirements
Notebook Computer with the following:
• Windows®2000/XP/Vista™operating system
• Pentium 150MHz or Faster
• 64MB RAM
• 32MB Free Hard Drive Space
• One Available CardBus Slot
• CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements
D-Link DGE-660TD Gigabit
Cardbus Adapter
CD-ROM
Package Contents

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Features of the DGE-660TD Gigabit Cardbus PC Card:
• Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet standard
• Complies with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet standard
• Complies with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet standard
• Complies with ANSI / IEEE 802.3 Auto-Negitiation standard
• Complies with 32-bit CardBus Standard
• Supports Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction
• Built-in Transmit/Receive FIFO data buffer (8K/64K)
• No manual setup switches -- automatically configured by software
• Low power consumption
Supported driver list:
• Microsoft Windows Vista™
• Microsoft Windows®XP
• Microsoft Windows®2000
• Microsoft Network Client for DOS (NDIS 2 driver)
• NetWare Client for DOS (ODI driver)
Features

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Hardware Overview
Connections and LEDs
Ethernet Port
Link/Activity
This indicator lights green when the
RJ-45 port is connected to an Ethernet
network, if the indicator is blinking
green it is transmitting/receiving data
to/from the Ethernet network.
Speed Indicator
The indicator lights green when the port is
connected to a 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Network and the indicator lights amber when
the port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast
Ethernet Network. Otherwise, this indicator
remains off when the port is connected to a
10Mbps Ethernet Network.

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• With your computer ON, insert the Driver CD of the DGE-660TD into your CD-ROM Drive.
• The Autorun Screen will appear as shown here.
• Select “Install Drivers” to install the drivers onto your computer.
• After a few moments, the “Install Finish” screen will appear. Click “OK”.
• Select “Yes,” if you are prompted to restart your computer. Restart the computer manually if the prompt does not occur.
(Go to Start > Shut down > Restart.)
Install the Drivers

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• Insert the DGE-660TD into the Cardbus slot of your laptop.
• Gently insert the front end of the DGE-660TD into the Cardbus slot on your laptop until it is firmly seated. Make sure that the card is
face-up, as shown. Do not force the insertion.
• Connect an Ethernet Cable (CAT5) from a switch or hub to the DGE-660TD.
This section refers to all users, regardless of which operating system you use.
NOTE: You must first install the drivers as explained in Section 1. If you have not done this and you have inserted the
DGE-660TD into the Cardbus slot, you will need to cancel the New Hardware Wizard, and start over at the beginning of this
installation guide.
Insert the Adapter

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Finishing the Installation
To complete the installation of the DGE-660TD:
• Make sure that the DGE-660TD CD-ROM is inserted in the CD-ROM drive
• The DGE-660TD 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 Vista™Users
Windows Vista™completes the installation of the DGE-660TD automatically. A “Installing device driver software” will appear in the task bar
to indicate that the installation is in progress.
Windows®XP Users
Windows®XP completes the installation of the DGE-660TD automatically. A “Found New Hardware” message will appear in the task bar
to indicate that the installation is complete.
Windows®2000 Users
Windows®2000 completes the installation of the DGE-660TD automatically. When the “hour glass” disappears, the installation is
complete.

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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
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.
Step 3:
Scroll down and click the plus (+) sign next to Network Adapters. The D-Link DGE-660TD Gigabit CardBus PC Card will be listed.

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Configure your Adapter
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™: Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs
may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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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: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows®XP : Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows Vista™: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network
connections.
Step 2
Right-click on Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your
router.

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Example: If the router’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99.
Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router
(192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a
DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.

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Troubleshooting
Confirming the Connection (LED Indicator)
When the notebook computer is powered “ON,” and the DGE-660TD is inserted into an open slot connector, please check the following
items if your LED light is not “ON.” When all items are working, your DGE-660TD’s direct port LED light should light up green (“linkage”
state.)
1. Make sure that your Ethernet Cat5 cable is in good working order.
2. Make sure that your hub or switch is powered “ON” and is functioning properly.
3. IftheLEDremainsdark withoutanyapparentcause,checkthe“DeviceManager.”Ifthereis an exclamationpointnexttothe
DGE-660TD, then double-click to open. A message indicating the error will appear.
4. After verifying that the DGE-660TD has been installed correctly, check steps 1 and 2 again. If you continue to
encounter a problem, please call D-Link Technical Support for assistance.
Troubleshooting the Hardware Installation
If you experience any problems with the hardware installation, first ascertain that all network cable connections are firm, that the proper
grade of cable is used for the network connection, and that the cable makeup is correct (straight without un-needed crossovers in the
connector wiring). Check that the supporting hub is powered-on and operating normally, and that the hub is properly qualified (under
100Base-TX and/or 1000Base-T standards).

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Verify Each Computers Identification
If more than one computer on your network has the same “Computer name,” communications may be negatively affected. Also, each
computer must have the same “Workgroup” name to communicate properly.
Verify Network Adapter Installation
If your Network Adapter is not installed, including the Network System Software or Device drivers, your network will not function properly.
Use these steps to verify that your Network Adapter is properly installed.
1. Double-Click the “System” icon in the Control Panel.
2. Click the “Device Manager” tab on top of the “System Properties” dialog box.
3. Double-Click “Network Adapters” if you do not see any items branching out.You should see “D-Link DGE-660TD Cardbus
PC Card” branching out after double-clicking “Network Adapters.”
If you do not see any items branching out after double-clicking “Network Adapters,” your Network Adapter has not been properly installed.
Start at the beginning of the “Quick Install Guide.”
If you see symbols such as yellow exclamation point or red “X” over the icon adjacent to “D-Link DGE-660TD Cardbus PC Card,” your card
is not installed properly or may have a problem. Double-click the “D-Link DGE-660TD Cardbus PC Card” and read the explanation of the
problem. This information will be helpful if you require technical support from D-Link.
Verify Cable Connections
Check to see that the computer you are troubleshooting is properly connected. Each computer must be connected from its DGE-660TD
with Category 5 cables.
Examine the network cables and ensure that none have been walked-on, rolled over by chairs, caught in doors, or damaged. Additionally,
make note of and alleviate any possible electromagnetic interference that may be affecting your network.
Your network cables can be plugged into any port on your hub except the “Uplink” port. The “Uplink” port is only used when connecting
your hub to another hub or switch.

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Pinging your DGE-660TD Card
Follow these steps to Ping a device:
Ping is the acronym for Packet Internet Groper (PING), a utility to determine if a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a
packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. Ping is primarily used to troubleshoot Internet connections. By sending out a ping,
you are verifying that a specific computer is available. Since all computers on the network must have a unique IP address, getting a reply
means that a computer is on the network and it can communicate.
If you cannot ping another computer, then there is probably a problem with the hardware. Check the cabling and adapter installation. If you
are unable to network, even when you receive a reply to your ping, it is probably a software configuration issue. Verify that all the settings
are correct.
Start MS-DOS Prompt.
Type in following: ping:xxx.xxx.xx.xx, where xxx.xxx.xx.xx is the IP address to be pinged (i.e. 192.152.81.85). In this case, computer A is
pinging its own IP address. A successful ping will show four replies.

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Networking Basics
About Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet is a network technology specified by IEEE Standard 802.3ab. It extends the traditional 100Mbps (100 megabit/sec)
Fast Ethernet technology to achieve 1000Mbps (1000 megabit/sec) transmission and reception. Because Gigabit Ethernet retains the
traditional Ethernet CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense, Multiple Access, and Collision Detect) protocol, it remains wholly compatible with 100Mbps
Ethernet while providing a tenfold increase in network capacity.
The DGE-660TD provides full-duplex 1000Base-T operation (in Category 5 twisted-pair cable environments utilizing all 4 pair). To provide
for traditional 10 or 100Mbps Ethernet operation in twisted-pair cable environments, the DGE-660TD also offers 10 or 100Mbps Ethernet
operation, in full-duplex and half-duplex modes.The DGE-660TD’s auto-negotiation capability provides for automatic selection of the best
operation mode.
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). As irritating as those few seconds of noise may
be, they do let you know that your modem and the remote modem are on the job, preparing for your intended communication with the
remote computer.
The preparatory work of the two modems during those few seconds before you see the “connect” message is to negotiate the best data
communication scheme that is supported by both modems, and to decide which is suitable for the quality of the telephone-line connection
between them. The parameters to be settled between the two modems include best baud rate, compression method, and error correction
method. When the two modems have tested the phone-line quality and have switched to the combination of parameters, which will provide
the best data communication, then you are given the “connect” message which signals the end of the inter-modem negotiation and the
beginning of your intended communication with the remote computer.

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Auto-negotiation between devices within an Ethernet LAN is similar in concept, but much briefer. The two devices involved in the auto-
negotiation will be your DGE-660TD and the switch or hub through which it is connected into the LAN. (Switches ordinarily provide for
auto-negotiation; traditional hubs do not.) The parameters to be negotiated between the DGE-660TD and its supporting switch or hub
include speed (1000Mbps = Gigabit Ethernet, or 100Mbps = Fast Ethernet) and duplex mode (half-duplex or full-duplex).
Startup communication between the two devices occurs when both devices are operating, the cable connection between them is good,
and the connected notebook PC’s network software is loaded. As soon as those conditions are satisfied, the preparatory process of auto-
negotiation between the DGE-660TD and its supporting device begins and proceeds automatically.
If the supporting switch or hub has auto-negotiation functionality, then it and the DGE-660TD exchange a series of messages in which
each device signals its capabilities and listens for corresponding information about the other. The auto-negotiation process requires only
a few milliseconds, and the two devices select the best communication parameters supported by both devices.
If the supporting device does not have auto-negotiation functionality, then its monotone (single capability) message will be recognized by
the DGE-660TD’s auto-negotiation facility, and the DGE-660TD will simply switch to the one of its own capabilities that 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 DGE-660TD and the
supporting device. The line will remain ready without further auto-negotiation action until the link is broken. Auto-negotiation then reoccurs
at any time that the link is restored, again making the line ready for optimal data communications.

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Standards:
• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
• ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation
• PCMCIA 2.x
• 32-bit Cardbus
Network Media:
• Ethernet: UTP Cat3, 4, 5 EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm
• Fast Ethernet: UTP Cat5, EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm
Protocol:
• CSMA/CD
Host Interface:
• 32-bit Cardbus
Diagnostic LEDs:
• Link/Activity
• Speed (Green: 1000M; Amber : 100M; Off : 10M)
Network Data Transfer Rate:
• Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half-duplex)
• Ethernet: 20 Mbps (Full-duplex)
• Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half-duplex)
• Fast Ethernet: 200Mbps (Full-duplex)
• Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full-duplex)
Temperature:
• Operating: -10~50 °C (14~122°F)
• Storage: -10~70 °C (14~158°F)
Humidity:
• Operating: 10%~90% RH
• Storage: 5%~90% RG
Driver Support:
• Microsoft Windows Vista™
• Microsoft Windows®XP
• Microsoft Windows®2000
Emission:
• FCC Class B
• CE mark Class B
• VCCI-B
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