Troubleshooting; Confirming The Connection (Led Indicator); Troubleshooting The Hardware Installation - D-Link DFE-690TXD User Manual

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Troubleshooting

When the notebook computer is powered "ON," and the DFE-690TXD is

inserted into an open slot connector, please check the following items if your

LED light is not "ON." When all items are working, your DFE-690TXD's

direct port LED light should light up green ("linkage" state.)

1. Make sure that your Ethernet Cat5 cable is in good working order.

2. Make sure that your hub or switch is powered "ON" and functioning

properly.

3. If the LED remains dark without any apparent cause, check the

"Device Manager." If there is an exclamation point next to the

DFE-690TXD, then double-click to open. A message indicating the

error will appear.

4. After verifying that the DFE-690TXD has been installed correctly,

check steps 1 and 2 again. If you continue to encounter a problem,

please call D-Link Technical Support for assistance.

If you experience any problems with the hardware installation, first ascertain

that all network cable connections are firm, that the proper grade of cable is

used for the network connection, and that the cable makeup is correct (straight

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