D-Link DE-528CT Installation Manual

Ethernet adapter for pci bus

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Model DE-528CT
Ethernet Adapter
for PCI Bus

Installation Guide

Rev.01(Jan, 1997)
6DE528...01
Printed in Taiwan
RECYCLABLE

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Model DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus Installation Guide Rev.01(Jan, 1997) 6DE528...01 Printed in Taiwan RECYCLABLE...
  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    Customer bear the cost of sending back such products. A service charge may or may not be levied to Customer by D-Link. To find out if a service charge is levied or not, and the charged amount, read the RMA that is returned to Customer, or ask the D-Link office when an RMA is requested.
  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    HAZARD. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL D-LINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF A D- LINK PRODUCT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY.
  • Page 5 Tel. (1) 714-455-1688, Fax. (1) 714-455-2521 In Europe and Israel: D-Link (EUROPE) LTD. D-Link House, 6 Garland Road, Stanmore, London HA7 IDP U.K. Tel. (44) 181-2355555, Fax. (44) 181-2355500 In the Middle East (except for Isreal), Asia, Oceania and Africa: D-Link Corporation No.
  • Page 7: Copyright Statement

    D-Link Corporation / D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved, contents are subjected to revision without prior notice. D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation / D-Link Systems, Inc. All other trademarks belong to their owners. Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means...
  • Page 8 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of ??? rules. Operation subject following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, This device must...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction......2-1 Features........2-1 General steps to set up/configure a DE-528CT card ..2-2 For a DE-528CT without Boot ROM ..2-2 For a DE-528CT with Boot ROM .... 2-2 Hardware Installation....3-1...
  • Page 10 DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide C. Specifications......C D. Cable Specifications....D E. Device Drivers......E Introduction...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide NTRODUCTION The DE-528CT is a high performance PCI based Ethernet Adapter which is based upon Industry Standard PCI Local Bus Specification 2.0, that features plug and play function, making it fully auto-configurable. The Ethernet Adapter offers the network medium selection of 10BASE-T(RJ-45) or 10BASE2(BNC) connection.
  • Page 12: General Steps To Set Up/Configure A De-528Ct Card

    4. If necessary, modify files according to installation instructions. 5. Restart the computer [Optional]. 6. If the DE-528CT doesn t function properly, run SETUP.EXE on the DE- 528CT software diskette to locate the problem. For a DE-528CT with Boot ROM 1.
  • Page 13 DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide In order to run the Network Diagnostics program (SETUP.EXE) Note successfully, the network drivers and related files, copied from the DE-528CT installation diskette, and the SETUP.EXE file must be stored in the same directory.
  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    NSTALLATION CAUTION : To prevent the damage to the product due to ESD, please use wrist straps during the installation and maintenance. Installation of a DE-528CT Ethernet adapter requires two steps: Step 1 Insert the adapter into an expansion slot Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover.
  • Page 16: Step 2

    DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide Step 2. Network Cable Connections Before connecting a network cable to the DE-528CT adapter, ascertain that the network cable medium is Twisted-Pair Thin Coaxial . Then refer to one of the two sections following, according to your cable network cable type.
  • Page 17: Thin Coaxial Cable

    DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide Plug one end into the RJ-45 receptacle of the DE-528CT adapter, and plug the other end into an available port of a 10Base-T hub. Push each RJ-45 plug into its receptacle until its retainer snaps into place.
  • Page 19: Software Installation

    528CT may be installed and used, and the frequency of revisions in these network systems, the instructions for software installation are given as README files on the DE-528CT driver program diskette supplied in your DE-528CT package. Required software is provided on a diskette labeled the DE-528CT Installation.
  • Page 21: Configuration And Diagnostics

    The DE-528CT adapter will be automatically configured when the computer is powered on. Run the SETUP.EXE configuration and diagnostics program to verify configuration of the DE-528CT as set by the installation procedure, and assist with isolation of any faults in operation. These procedures are...
  • Page 22: Configuring De-528Ct

    DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide Configuring DE-528CT Choose Set Up New Configuration from the Main Menu dialog box, then the Set Up New Configuration Menu appears. Run Diagnostics Choose Run Diagnostics from the Main Menu dialog box, then the Run...
  • Page 23: Boot Rom Installation

    DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide ROM I NSTALLATION Boot ROM The optional device allows you to connect a diskless workstation to Boot ROM the network. Follow the steps to install your 1. Insert the Boot ROM into the socket on the adapter.
  • Page 25: Appendices

    Connection failure, and coaxial cable was used. Action: Verify the is properly terminated.. coaxial cable LED I NDICATORS ACTIVE Flashing green indicates that the adapter is transmitting or receiving. LINK Steady green indicates good linkage between the DE-528CT and its supporting hub.
  • Page 27 DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide PECIFICATIONS IEEE 802.3 Standard 10BASE-T and 10-BASE2 Wiring Connector RJ-45 and BNC Bus Characteristics bits; Local Specification 2.0 I/O address being assigned by the BIOS to a free I/O address block IRQ line INTA;...
  • Page 29 DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide ABLE PECIFICATIONS The DE-528CT Ethernet adapter has three connector alternatives. Each connector requires a different cable. This section describes the various cable s specifications: Cable for RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T network Cable type...
  • Page 31 DE-528CT Ethernet Adapter / User s Guide EVICE RIVERS The DE-528CT installation diskette contains the following drivers: DE-528CT drivers: NDIS driver Novell Netware 3.x and 4.x ODI driver Packet driver Drivers available for the following systems/protocols: MS LAN Manager Win/TCP Pathway Access for DOS...
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  • Page 39 2180 Dunwin Drive, Unit # 6, Mississauga Ontario, L5L 5M8, Canada TEL: 1-905-828-0260 FAX: 1-905-828-5669 U.K. D-LINK (EUROPE) LTD. D-Link House, 6 Garland Road, Stanmore, London HA7 1DP U.K. TEL: 44-181-2355555 FAX: 44-181-2355500 GERMANY D-LINK (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH I.G. Bachstrae 22, 65830 Kriftel Germany...
  • Page 40 3. What network protocol(s) does your organization use ? †XNS/IPX †TCP/IP †DECnet †Others_____________________________ 4. What network operating system(s) does your organization use ? †D-Link LANsmart †Novell NetWare †NetWare Lite †SCO Unix/Xenix †PC NFS †3Com 3+Open †Banyan Vines †DECnet Pathwork †Windows NT †Windows NTAS †Windows '95 †Others__________________________________________ 5.
  • Page 41 9. Would you recommend your D-Link product to a friend? †Yes †No †Don't know yet 10.Your comments on this product? __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________...

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