Table Of Contents - D-Link dge-560t Ethernet Adapter

Introduction ................................................................................................. 1
General Description ............................................................................................ 1
About Gigabit Ethernet ............................................................................... 2
About Auto-Negotiation ............................................................................. 2
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................. 4
LED Indicators ............................................................................................. 4
Summary of Features ................................................................................. 5
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 6
Confirming the Connection (LED Indicator) ........................................................ 6
Troubleshooting the Hardware Installation .......................................................... 6
Verifying Each Computer's Identification ............................................................. 6
Verifying Network Adapter Installation ................................................................ 7
Verifying Cable Connections ............................................................................... 7
Diagnostics and Checking Communications ....................................................... 9
Pinging your D-Link DGE-560T Adapter ........................................................... 10
Windows Network Component Configuration ........................................11
Windows Networking Basics ................................................................... 14
Computer Identification ..................................................................................... 14
Sharing Files ..................................................................................................... 16
Sharing Printers ................................................................................................ 19
How to Install TCP/IP ........................................................................................ 21
Configuring a Dynamic IP Address ................................................................... 24
Configuring a Static IP Address ........................................................................ 27
Checking the TCP/IP Address .......................................................................... 29
Checking the Connection by Pinging ................................................................ 31
Specifications ............................................................................................ 33
Contacting Technical Support .................................................................. 35
Warranty ...................................................................................................... 36
Product Registration ................................................................................. 39
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