The Retro Web D-LINK D8611 Network Adapter Instructions
- August 6, 2024
- The Retro Web
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The Retro Web D-LINK D8611 Network Adapter
Specifications
- NIC Type: D-Link Network, Proprietary
- Transfer Rate: 1Mbps
- Data Bus: 8-bit ISA
- Toplogy: Linear bus
- Wiring Type: Unshielded twisted pair
- Boot ROM: Available
Product Usage Instructions
Node Address Configuration
To configure the node address, use the provided switches as follows:
- Switch 1=128, 2=64, 3=32, 4=16, 5=8, 6=4, 7=2, 8=1
- Turn off the switches corresponding to the desired node address and add their values to obtain the correct node address (On=0, Off=1)
Jumper Settings
Configure the interrupt request (IRQ) and onboard terminator using the
provided jumpers as follows:
- IRQ settings: Try IRQ5, IRQ3, or IRQ4 in that order for PC/AT compatibility
- Onboard Terminator: Use onboard terminator if card is at either end of a linear bus network segment
Boot ROM Address and Settings
Set the boot ROM address and other settings using the provided jumpers and
switches as specified in the manual.
DMA Channel and I/O Base Address
Configure DMA channel and I/O base address using the provided switches
accordingly.
Factory Configured Settings:
These settings are unused and can be left as factory configured.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: How do I know which node address to set?
A: Refer to the table provided in the manual to determine the correct node address based on the switch settings. -
Q: What IRQ settings should I use for PC/AT compatibility?
A: Try IRQ5, IRQ3, or IRQ4 in that order when configuring the interrupt request. -
Q: When should I use the onboard terminator?
A: Use the onboard terminator if the card is located at either end of a linear bus network segment.
THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD TECHNICAL GUIDE
D-LINK
NETWORK ADAPTER (P/N D8611)
- NIC Type D-Link Network, Proprietary
- Transfer Rate 1Mbps
- Data Bus 8-bit ISA
- Topology Linear bus
- Wiring Type Unshielded twisted pair
- Boot ROM Available
| NODE ADDRESS|
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Node| SW1/1| SW1/2| SW1/3| SW1/4| SW1/5| SW1/6| SW1/7| SW1/8
0| On| On| On| On| On| On| On| On
1| On| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off
2| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off| On
3| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off| Off
4| On| On| On| On| On| Off| On| On
251| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| Off| Off
252| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| On
253| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| Off
254| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On
255| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –
Notes: Node address 0 is used for messaging between nodes and must not be
used.
A total of 255 node address settings are available. The switches are a binary
representation of the addresses. Switch 1 is the Least Significant Bit and
switch 8 is the Most Significant Bit. The swit following decimal values:
switch 1=128, 2=64, 3=32, 4=16, 5=8, 6=4, 7=2, 8=1. Turn off the swit the
values of the off switches to obtain the correct node address.
(On=0, Off=1)
| decimal node ches have the ches and add
| INTERRUPT REQUEST|
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IRQ| JP1A| JP1B| JP1C| SW2/1
í2| N/A| N/A| N/A| Off
3| Closed| Open| Open| On
4| Open| Closed| Open| On
5| Open| Open| Closed| On
Note: If the card is installed in a PC/AT compatible the IRQ should be IRQ5,
IRQ3, or IRQ4. You should try the interrupts in that order.
| ONBOARD TERMINATOR|
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Setting JP2A
JP2B
íDisabled| Open| Closed
Enabled| Closed| Open
Note: If the card is on either end of a linear bus network segment, the
onboard terminator may be used instead of using an external terminator.
| BOOT ROM ADDRESS|
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Address Software Parameter JP3A
JP3B
íCC000 – CFFFFh| HC| Open| Closed
DC000 – DFFFFh| HD| Closed| Open
Note: The software parameter is used in the DEVICE= statement in the
CONFIG.SYS file (e.g. DEVICE = D- LINK.DRV /HC).
| DMA CHANNEL|
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Channel
SW2/2
íDMA1| Off
DMA3| On
| I/O BASE ADDRESS|
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Address SW2/3
SW2/4
240h| Off| On
260h| Off| Off
340h| On| On
í360h| On| Off
| BOOT ROM|
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Setting
SW2/6
íDisabled| Open
Enabled| Closed
| FACTORY| CONFIGURED| SETTINGS|
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Switch| | Setting
SW2/5| Unused