D-Link PC DE-220P User manual

DE-220P
Installation Guide

Ethernet Card
Model DE-220P series
(DE-220PCAT, DE-220PCT DE-220PT)
Installation Guide
Rev.05(Jan. 1997)
6DE-220-P..-.05
Printed in China

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FCC CERTIFICATIONS
n FCCID:
DE-220PCAT :
KA2APC26OPl
DE-220PCT/PT : KA2APC26OPO
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Port 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the Instruction manual, may cause
interference in which case user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

This product generates and used energy of about the same
frequency as radio and TV broadcasts. Installed incorrectly, it it
may interfere with reception of radio and TV broadcasts.
If you suspect this product is causing interference, turn your
computer on and off while the radio or TV is showing interference.
If the interference disappears when you;u turn the computer off
and reappears when you turn the computer on, something in the
computer is causing interference.
To reduce interference, try these suggestions:
- Change the direction of the radio of TV antenna.
- Move the computer, radio or TV. For example, if the computer
is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV. Or move
them farther apart.
- Plug the computer into a different electrical outlet than the
radio or TV.
ensure that all expansions slots (on the back or side of the
computer) are covered. Also ensure all metal retaining brackets
are tightly attached to the computer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..............................................
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Features ........................................................... l-2
Overview of PnP ............................................... l-5
INSTALLATION
................................................ 2-7
Single-Adapter
Installation ................................ .2-8
Multiple-Adapter
Installation .............................. .2-9
Multiple Cards in a PnP System ........................ 2-10
Multiple Cards in a Non-PnP System
................ .2-10
Network Cable Connections
.............................. 2-11
The Network Medium is Twisted-Pair Cable
...... 2-13
The Network Medium is Thin Coaxial Cable
..... ..2-14
The Network Medium is Thick Coaxial Cable .... .2-15
SPECIFICATIONS
............................................ 2-16

Introduction
The D-Link DE-220P Series is a new line of Plug and
Play Ethernet, adapters based on the technology of
D-
Links 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 diagostic

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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 8-bit, and 16-bit. Expansion Slots
DE-220P Series Ethernet, cards can be installed in
8-bit, (XT-style) or 16-bit (AT-style) expansion
slots. The adapter will automatically detect the
type of its expansion slot.
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NE-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.’
’See 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
twistsed-pair cable.’
+ 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
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Windows 95 Windows NT & Windows
NT Advanced Server
SUN PC-NFS
Banyan VINES
Packet, Driver
FTP PC/TCP
DEC Pathworks
IBM LAN Server & PC
LAN Support Program
3Com
3+0pen & 3Com
3+Share
WIN/TCP
Pathway Ac-
cess for DOS
SC0 UNIX AT&T UNIX
UNIXware Solaris UNIX
Overview of PnP
Plug and Play technology (PnP) is defined by Plug and
Play ISA Specification v. l.Oa. 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.
For some legacy cards, the user will need
to set, DIP
switches or jumpers on the card
to configure it. to the
system resources reported available by the ICU. With
other legacy cards like the D-Link DE-220 and DE-
220E, configuration is accomplished by running the
supplied setup program.
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Ins talla tion
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:
+ Install 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
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run the diagnostic routines of setup. exe program to
test the configuration.
Single-Adapter Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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. You may choose
either an 8-bit or l6-bit, expansion slot,. A l6-bit,
slot, will provide better network performance. As-
certain 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 cornputer’s chassis cover.
For non-PnP
systems, configure the DE-220P Se-
ries 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 enabled). 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.
3 Plug 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.
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.
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.
Shut. down
the computer and unplug its power
cord. Remove
the (configured) card, and install
the next. DE-220P Series dinto any open ex-
pansion slot.
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4. Restore power to the computer. and configure the
card by running the supplied setup program,
setup. exe. Be certain that you select, different
configuration settings from those that, have been
selected for another card. Make a note of
the con-
figuration settings you select, to help you select
different settings in configuring remaining cards.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 as necessary to configure all
DE-220P Series cards which are to be included in
the multiple-card installation.
6. Shut down the computer and unplug its
power-
cord. Re-install all of the configured cards. Re-
place the
computer’s chassis cover.
Network Cable Connections
Before connecting a network cable to the DE-220P
Series adapter, ascertain that your DE-220P model
suits your network cable medium, as summarized in
the following
table.4
Then refer to one of the three
4Models DE-220PCT and
DE-22OPCAT feature multiple network
cable connectors for convenience during network cable upgrades,
and for versatility when your equipment is moved between areas
with different types of network media. Only one network cable
may be connected to any adapter in any given installation.
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sections following, according to your network cable
type.
Model Network Cable Types
DE-220PT Twisted-Pair5
only
DE-220PCT Thin Coaxial’ and Twisted-Pair
DE-220PCAT Thick Coaxial’. Thin Coaxial, and Twisted-Pair
5Twisted-pair
(TP) cable features RJ-45 connectors, and is available
with or without EM shield. TP cable without EM shield is. also
known as 1OBaseT cable or UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair) cable.
TP cable with EM shield is known as screened twisted-pair cable,
and the EM shield may be either an aluminum sheath or a copper
braid enclosing the twisted-pair bundle.
6This medium features BNC connectors and is known by a variety
of other names. including lOBase2 cable, BNC cable, and RG-58
rable.
This medium features AUI connectors and is also known as
lOBase5 cable. It is sometimes called by names such as “frozen
yellow garden hose,” due to its bulk, weight, and stiffness.
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