D-Link Express EtherNetwork DFE-670TXD User manual

Please note that you will need Cat5, RJ-45 cable to complete your network
installation. Please see Appendix B for more information regarding cables.
1Inserting the DFE-670TXD 10/100
Ethernet PC Card into your laptop.
With the laptop turned ON, insert
the DFE-670TXD 10/100 Ethernet PC
Card into your laptop.
Gently insert the front end of the PC
Card (with the yellow arrow on the
card pointing toward the computer) all
the way into the PCMCIA slot on your
laptop, until it is firmly seated.
2
Click Next.
Running the Found New Hardware
Wizard
Windows will automatically load the
Add New Hardware Wizard, which
will lead you through the installation
process.
DFE-670TXD
10/100 Ethernet PC Card
Quick Install Guide
for Windows 2000
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At the next screen,
select Search for a suitable driver for my
device.
Click Next to continue the installation.
Insert the CD that is included with your
purchase of the DFE-670TXD.
At this window,
select CD-ROM drives
Click Next.
The Wizard has located the driver.
Click Next
Windows has finished installing the DFE-670TXD.
Click Finish,to complete the installation.
Running the Found New Hardware
Wizard
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3Connecting to your network
After the Hardware Wizard has completed
the installation of the DFE-670TXD, you
can make your network connection.
Please insert one end of the RJ-45 plug
into the opening in the DFE-670TXD
Ethernet PC Card, and then insert the
other end of the RJ-45 cable into your
networking hub or switch.
You are now networked!
Note: For more information on alternate networking possibilities, please see the
Networking Basics and the Getting Started sections of the User's Manual.
Please see Appendix A to check for proper installation of your DFE-670TXD
using the Device Manager.
Please see Appendix B for more information on types and lengths of cable that
can be used to connect your network.
If this screen appears,
click Yes to restart the computer.
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To check for the proper installation of
your DFE-670TXD, please go to
START > SETTINGS > CONTROL
PANEL>
Double click on the SYSTEM icon.
At the SYSTEM PROPERTIES
window,click on the HARDWARE
tab, and then click on the DEVICE
MANAGER tab.
Your DFE-670TXD will appear under
NETWORK ADAPTERS, as shown.
Category 5 UTP cable can be used for both
Fast Ethernet cabling and for traditional
Ethernet cabling.
Cat5 cable is required for Fast Ethernet operation.
The maximum cable length between the DFE-
670TXD and the supporting hub is 300 ft. The
cable must be straight (not a crossover cable),
with an RJ-45 plug at each end.
Category 3, Category 4, and Category 5 UTP cable, as well as EIA/TIA-
568 100-ohm STP cable, all qualify under traditional Ethernet cabling rules. The
maximum cable run between the DFE-670TXD and the supporting hub is 300 ft.
The cable must be straight (not a crossover cable) with an RJ-45 plug at each end.
Connecting for Fast Ethernet cabling
Connecting for traditional (10Mbps) Ethernet cabling
Connecting Your Network Cable
AAPPENDIX
B
APPENDIX
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