Step 4: Confirm Connection (Ln/Act Indicator) - D-Link DFE-680TX User Manual

Step 4: Confirm Connection (Ln/Act Indicator)

When the notebook computer's power is ON, the DFE-680TX is firmly seated in the slot
connector, the media adapter plug is firmly engaged (and latched) in the back-end
receptacle of the DFE-680TX, the media adapter has a good cable connection to the
supporting hub, and the supporting hub is power on and functioning properly, then the
media coupler's Ln/Act LED glows steady green ("Linkage" state).
If the Ln/Act LED remains dark without apparent cause, then the most likely fault is poor
engagement of the 68-pin front -end plug. Review the following section titled "Remove
the DFE-680TX," then remove the DFE-680TX from its slot. Repeat the procedures of
the above Step 1, "Insert the DFE-680TX," taking care to ensure that the DFE-680TX is
right side up and front-end first, and that it seats firmly in a suitable PC Card slot of your
notebook. Repeat the procedures of Steps 2 and 3 as necessary get the Ln/Act LED
confirmation.
NOTE: You might need to wait a few seconds following notebook power up, or
following insertion of a PC Card, for the software processing to be completed. The
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