TP-Link TF-3239DL User manual

TF-3239DL
10/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter
Rev: 1.1.0
1910010553

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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. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This 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.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not Expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 10/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter
Model No.: TF-3239DL
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 2004 / 108 / EC, Directives 2006 / 95 / EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010
The product carries the CE Mark
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of Issue:2012

CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2
1.1 Overview of the product...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status ......................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Installation Guide ............................................................................... 4
2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Software Installation ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 For WindowsXP.......................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 For Windows 7 .......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.3 For Windows Vista .................................................................................................... 18
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 26
Appendix B: Troubleshooting............................................................................... 27

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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾One TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for TF-3239DL, including:
•Drivers
•User Guide
•Other Helpful Information
)Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
Conventions
The “Adapter” mentioned in this user guide stands for TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps PCI Network
Adapter without any explanations.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the product
The TF-3239DL is highly integrated and cost-effective single-chip Fast Ethernet Adapter that
provides 32-bit performance, PCI bus master capability, and full compliance with IEEE 802.3u
100Base-TX specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control. It also supports ACPI, PCI
power management for modern operating systems that is capable of Operating System Directed
Power Management (OSPM) to achieve the most efficient power management. The TF-3239DL
keeps network maintenance cost low and eliminates usage barriers. It is the easiest way to
upgrade a network from 10 to 100Mbps. The product is highly integrated and requires no "glue"
logic or external memory.
The TF-3239DL also supports full-duplex operation, making possible 100Mbps of bandwidth at no
additional cost. It supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps network speed, 100Base-TX operated on
twisted pairs of Category 5 UTP and 10Base-T operate on Category 3, 4, 5 UTP. The TF-3239DL
uses Auto-Negotiation technology to detect the network speed.
Whatever your requirements are ease of installation, superior performance, or responsive support
backed up by unlimited technical support, the Product is the superior choice.
1.2 Features
¾Integrated Ethernet MAC, Physical chip and transceiver in one chip
¾Compliant to PCI Revision 2.1/2.2
¾PCI local bus single-chip Ethernet controller
¾Supports PCI clock 16.75MHz-40MHz
¾Supports a 32-bit general-purpose timer, referenced by the external PCI clock source, and
timer-interrupt
¾Includes a programmable, PCI burst size and early Tx/Rx threshold
¾Supports PCI target fast back-to-back transaction
¾Supports digital and analog loopback capability on both ports
¾Supports ACPI, PCI power management
¾Complies with the IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet, 100Base-TX standard and IEEE802.3
CSMA/CD 10Base-T standard
¾Supports Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)
¾Full duplex design to double the performance

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¾Supports Auto-Negotiation function
¾Auto-setups IRQ and I/O address
¾Contains two large (2Kbyte) independent receive and transmit FIFOs
¾One STP/UTP connector for 10Mbps or 100Mbps network Speed
¾Provides diagnostic software and one LED to indicate network Link/activity
¾Supports Drivers for Linux-2.4.x, Windows 7 (32bit / 64bit), Windows Vista (32bit / 64bit),
Windows 2000 and Windows XP
1.3 LED Status
A red LED indicates if the 10 or 100Mbps STP/UTP has been link OK or not and is working or not.
When the light is OFF, it indicates that the STP/UTP port has not been connected or link not OK;
When the light is ON, it indicates that the STP/UTP port link OK. When the light is BLINKING, it
indicates that the STP/UTP port is receiving data or transmitting data.

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Chapter 2. Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, please follow these steps listed below:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables.
2. Remove your computer’s case cover.
3. Locate an available PCI slot.
4. Remove the screw that secures the back plate (the small piece of metal that covers the
opening for PCI card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the back plate.
5. Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI slot. Do not touch the metal connector on the
adapter.
6. Secure the adapter to the case using the screw you removed from the back plate.
7. Reinstall your computer’s case cover.
8. Plug in the power cord and other cables, and then turn on your computer.
)Note:
When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you will be prompted
'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2); please click Cancel,
and then follow the Software Installation steps to install driver for your adapter.
Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP

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Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista
2.2 Software Installation
The section will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP, Windows 7, and
Windows Vista. Please carefully follow the steps.
2.2.1 For Windows XP
1. Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Right-click the icon My Computer on the desktop, and then click Manage.

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Figure 2-3
3. The Computer Management screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-4. Click Device
Manager, and then you will see the various options on the right. Click Network adapters,
and then from the drop-down list please find the new network adapter Realtek RTL
8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC you have installed. Right-click it, and then select
Update Driver….
Figure 2-4

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4. The Hardware Update Wizard window will show up as shown in Figure 2-5. Select Install
from a list or specific location [Advanced]，and then click Next.
Figure 2-5
5. Select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install, and then click Next.
Figure 2-6

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6. Click Have Disk….
Figure 2-7
7. Click Browse….
Figure 2-8

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8. Find the right product model （TF-3239DL）and operation system (Windows XP) in the
resource CD directory and choose the .inf file, and then click Open.
Figure 2-9
9. Back to the Install From Disk screen, click OK.
Figure 2-10

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10. Click Next.
Figure 2-11
11. The Hardware Installation screen will pop up as shown in Figure 2-12; select Continue
Anyway.
Figure 2-12

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12. Wait a few seconds for the installation.
Figure 2-13
13. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 2-14

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2.2.2 For Windows 7
1. Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Right-click the icon Computer on the desktop, and then click Manage.
Figure 2-15
3. The Computer Management screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-16. Click Device
Manager, and then you will see the various options on the right. Click Network adapters,
and then from the drop-down list please find the new network adapter Realtek RTL
8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC you have installed. Right-click it, and then select
Update Driver Software….
Figure 2-16

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4. The next screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-17. Select Browse my computer for
driver software.
Figure 2-17
5. Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer, and then click Next.
Figure 2-18

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6. Click Have Disk… in the screen as shown in Figure 2-19.
Figure 2-19
7. Click Browse… in the Install From Disk window as shown in Figure 2-20.
Figure 2-20
8. Find the right product model (TF-3239DL) and operation system (Windows 7) in the
resource CD directory and choose the .inf file, and then click Open.

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Figure 2-21
9. Back to the Install From Disk window as shown in Figure 2-22, click OK.
Figure 2-22
10. Click Yes in the Update Driver Warning window to continue the installation.
Figure 2-23