D-Link DFE-690TXD – 10/100 Fast Ethernet Notebook Cardbus Adapter with PCMCIA Type II Interface, Auto-Negotiation, Full-Duplex Support & Link/Activity LEDs
Overview:
• The D-Link DFE-690TXD is a 10/100 Fast Ethernet Notebook Cardbus Adapter designed to connect a notebook PC to a wired home or small office network.
• It provides reliable wired network connectivity for accessing shared documents, music, photos, and network resources.
• The adapter supports both 10BASE-T Ethernet and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks for flexible connection with different network environments.
• It uses ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation to automatically adjust to the highest supported transfer rate.
• The DFE-690TXD supports network transfer rates up to 200Mbps in full-duplex Fast Ethernet mode.
• It features a PCMCIA Type II 32-bit Cardbus interface, making it suitable for compatible notebook computers with a Cardbus Type II slot.
• The adapter is hot swappable, allowing it to be removed while the notebook PC is running.
• Easy-to-read LEDs provide quick connection and activity status for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps network links.
• Windows can automatically detect the adapter during installation, helping simplify the setup process.
• The datasheet network setup diagram on page 2 shows the notebook PC connected through the DFE-690TXD to a router, cable/DSL modem, and internet connection.
Key Features:
• 10/100 Fast Ethernet Notebook Adapter
• PCMCIA Type II 32-Bit Cardbus Interface
• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Support
• IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Support
• ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation
• Supports 10Mbps Half-Duplex Ethernet
• Supports 20Mbps Full-Duplex Ethernet
• Supports 100Mbps Half-Duplex Fast Ethernet
• Supports 200Mbps Full-Duplex Fast Ethernet
• CSMA/CD Protocol Support
• Hot Swappable Notebook Adapter
• 10Mbps Link/Activity LED
• 100Mbps Link/Activity LED
• Automatic Windows Detection During Installation
• Compatible with Wired Home and Small Office Networks
• Suitable for Internet Access, Email, File Sharing and Casual Networking
• FCC Class B Certified
• Includes Quick Installation Guide and CD-ROM with Installation Wizard and Product Documentation
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: 10/100 Fast Ethernet Notebook Cardbus Adapter
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DFE-690TXD
• Network Interface: PCMCIA Type II 32-bit Cardbus
• Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet / IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
• Auto-Negotiation: ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation
• Network Data Transfer Rate: Ethernet 10Mbps Half-Duplex / 20Mbps Full-Duplex
• Fast Ethernet Data Transfer Rate: 100Mbps Half-Duplex / 200Mbps Full-Duplex
• Protocol: CSMA/CD
• Ethernet Network Media: UTP Cat 3, 4, 5 EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm Screened Twisted Pair STP
• Fast Ethernet Network Media: UTP Cat 5 EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm Screened Twisted Pair STP
• LED Indicators: 10Mbps Link/Activity, 100Mbps Link/Activity
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Operating System Support: Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 SP4, Mac OS X v10.2/v10.3
• Minimum System Requirements: CD-ROM Drive, 20MB Hard Disk Space, 32-Bit Cardbus Type II Slot
• Package Contents: 10/100 Fast Ethernet Notebook Cardbus Adapter, Quick Installation Guide, CD-ROM
• CD-ROM Contents: Installation Wizard, Product Documentation
• Certifications: FCC Class B
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C
• Operating Humidity: 90% Maximum Non-Condensing
• Item Dimensions: 2.1 × 4.8 × 0.6 inch
• Packaging Dimensions: 9.5 × 1.5 × 6.8 inch
• Item Weight: 0.2 lbs
• Packaging Weight: 0.5 lbs
• Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty
Applications:
• Notebook PC wired network connection
• Home wired network access
• Small office network connectivity
• Internet browsing through wired LAN
• Email and online chatting
• File sharing across local network
• Accessing shared documents, music, and photos
• Connecting older notebook PCs to Ethernet networks
• Wired connection to routers and cable/DSL modems
• Reliable network access where wireless is not preferred
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for older notebook PCs that require a wired Ethernet connection through a PCMCIA Type II Cardbus slot.
• Suitable for basic wired networking, internet browsing, email, file sharing, and small office network access.
• Connect Gates recommends checking notebook compatibility first, especially the availability of a 32-bit Cardbus Type II slot and operating system driver support.
• For modern laptops without PCMCIA/Cardbus slots, Connect Gates recommends using a USB Ethernet adapter or USB-C Ethernet adapter depending on the laptop interface.