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DX-E101
Fast Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus
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Version 1.2
Revised April 2004

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  • Page 1 DX-E101 Fast Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus Manual Version 1.2 Revised April 2004...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction................... 4 About Fast Ethernet ................4 About Auto-Negotiation ................ 5 About PCI Bus ..................6 Wake On LAN ..................6 Connecting the WOL Cable ..............7 Flow Control ..................8 Networking Basics ................9 Troubleshooting .................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: Dynex DX-E101 Fast Ethernet Adapter Drivers Quick Installation Guide Manual on CD...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Dynex DX-E101 is ideal for the small office or home office environment. After completing the steps in this manual, you will have the ability to share information and resources - such as files and printers - and take full advantage of a “connected”...

  • Page 5: About Auto-Negotiation

    The two devices involved in the auto-negotiation will be the DX-E101 adapter serving your station (installed in your computer), and the switch through which it is connected to the LAN. The options to be negotiated between the DX-E101 and its supporting switch includes Ethernet type (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet or 10BASE-T Ethernet) and duplex mode (half-duplex, being one-way-at-a-time, or full duplex, being simultaneous transmit-and receive.)

  • Page 6: About Pci Bus

    About Auto-Negotiation (continued) If the switch does not support auto-negotiation, the (single capability) message will be recognized by the DX-E101 auto-negotiation facility, which will switch to those settings of its own capabilities, which match that of the switch. Auto-negotiation reoccurs any...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Wol Cable

    Wake On LAN (continued) Some uses for the WOL (Wake On Lan) feature include: Forgot a document and are out of town? Send a Wake-up signal to your computer and retrieve the needed file. Initiate long routines and reports before you get to work. Transfer files when the network traffic is low (during late hours).

  • Page 8: Flow Control

    (requiring a direct connection to a switch) and the switch’s data buffer is about to overflow, a pause frame will be transmitted to the DX-E101. The ensuing idle time keeps the buffer from overflowing and prevents data from being lost. This enhancement can improve network throughput, avoid collisions and prevent lost data, helping the network achieve optimal performance.

  • Page 9: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 or Windows Me.
  • Page 10 Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next.
  • Page 11 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next.
  • Page 12 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 13 Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 14 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you com- plete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
  • Page 15 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Net- work Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Net- work Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 16 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 17 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range).
  • Page 18 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab. The IP address will be dis- played. Click Close. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com- puters on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) tech- nology.
  • Page 19 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Proper- ties.
  • Page 20 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address Dynex DX-E101 in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting A network can be simple to install and maintain. However, occasionally something might go wrong. The best approach to troubleshooting network problems is to start at the very simplest level and work your way up. Verify Each Computers Identification If more than one computer on your network has the same Computer Name, communications may be negatively affected.
  • Page 22 If you see symbols such as a yellow exclamation point or red “X” over the icon adjacent to “Dynex PCI Adapter,” your adapter is not installed properly or may have a problem. Double-click the “Dynex PCI Adapter” to read the explanation of the problem.This information will be helpful if you require technical support from Dynex.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting (continued) Pinging your DX-E101 (continued) Go to Start> Run.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting (continued) (continued) Pinging your DX-E101 Type in the following: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address to be pinged (i.e. 192.168.0.1). In this case, computer B with the IP address=192.168.0.1 is being pinged from computer A. Press Enter to begin pinging.

  • Page 25: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the Dynex website. Dynex provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. Tech Support for customers within the United States:...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Network Type: Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3u standard for 100Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area networ Ethernet 10Base-T IEEE 802.3 standard for 10Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network Jumperless Hardware Auto-negotiation functionality ACPI PCI power management support Remote Wake up of ACPI/APM system support With AMD magic packet, Link Chg.
  • Page 27 Technical Specifications (continued) Host Interface: PCI 2.1 and PCI 2.2 Bus (Bus Master) I/O & IRQ base address: assigned by Plug and Play system Physical Dimensions: 13.9 cm x 7.3 cm Environment: Storage: -10° to 70°C, (14° to 158°F) Operating: -10°...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    (USA only) This limited 1 year warranty applies to purchases in the U.S. only. Dynex warrants that for 1 year from date of purchase as stated on your receipt, it will replace this product if found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

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