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D-Link DFE-550FX 100Mbps Fiber-optics Adapter with SC Connector User’s Guide First Edition (April, 2000) 6DFE550FX.01 Printed in Taiwan RECYCLABLE...
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This Warranty applies on the condition that the product Registration Card is filled out and returned to a D-Link office within ninety (90) days of purchase. A list of D-Link offices is provided at the back of this manual, together with a copy of the Registration Card.
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Registration Card. If a Registration Card for the product in question has not been returned to a D-Link office, then a proof of purchase (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice) must be provided when requesting warranty service.
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An address/telephone/fax/e-mail/Web site list of D-Link offices is provided in the back of this manual. LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES IF THE D-LINK PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT D-LINK'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
If the switch’s data buffer is about to overflow when operating at full duplex, a Pause frame will be transmitted to the DFE-550FX. The ensuing idle time keeps the buffer from overflowing and prevents data from being lost. This enhancement can improve network throughput and prevent lost data, helping the network achieve optimal performance.
D-Link DFE-550FX Adapter IEEE802.1p Priority Tagging With the growing number of network applications, local area networks (LANs) must deliver data for a wide variety applications. Email, file transfers, database queries, voice over IP (VoIP), video- conferencing and multimedia must all be delivered to the end- user’s.
D-Link DFE-550FX Adapter Product Features Designed for high performance and versatility, the DFE-550FX Adapter provides the following features: Plug and Play installation. Complies with the IEEE802.3u/100Base-FX Ethernet standards. PCI Bus Master direct memory access for high throughput and low CPU utilization.
If your order includes the Boot ROM option, then install the Boot ROM Chip by plugging the chip into the Boot ROM Socket on the DFE-550FX card. The notched end of the Boot ROM Chip must be aligned with the notched end of the Boot ROM Socket.
If this happens, it is necessary to run the CMOS Setup utility, and manually assign a non- conflicting Interrupt Number to the DFE-550FX. Connecting the Network Cable Multimode (62.5/125 m or 50/125 m) fiber cabling with an IEEE recommended SC connector is required for the adapter.
Verification/Diagnostic Program This test program verifies configuration of the DFE-550FX as set by the installation procedure, and assists with isolation of any faults in operation. Verification and testing procedures are optional, and will only be useful in the unusual event that there is a fault, such as an interrupt number conflict among your computer expansion cards.
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D-Link DFE-550FX Adapter Adapter Function Test Insert the DFE-550FX Software Diskette in an available drive (here shown as drive A). At the DOS prompt (here shown as >), key in: > A:\DIAG.EXE and <RETURN>. The opening screen of the Verification/ Diagnostic program will appear.
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Verification/Diagnostic run. Skip the remaining steps shown below. Remove the DFE-550FX Software Diskette from your station's (the primary station's) diskette drive, and insert it into an available drive of a second station on your LAN. At the DOS prompt (here shown as >), key in:...
CMOS Setup utility run after you have reinstalled all of the expansion cards. The DFE-550FX Adapter features three LED indicators to assist in network diagnostics: LINK ady green indicates good linkage between the DFE-500FX and the supporting network device.
D-Link DFE-550FX Adapter Specifications Network Type: IEEE 802.3u standard 100Mbps Ethernet 100Base-FX Media interface: SC LAN Chip Set: Interface controller: D-Link DL10050A EMI Compatibility: FCC Class B VCCI Class B CE Class B C-Tick BSMI Host interface: PCI 2.1 Bus (Bus Master)
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