D-Link DFE-538TX [9/64] Connecting the wol cable

for valid Wake-up frames. When one is received, the NIC will immediately wake-

up and send a signal to the motherboard to power ON the computer.

Some uses for the WOL feature include:

•

Forgot a document and are out of town? Send a Wake-up signal to your

computer and retrieve the needed file.

• Initiate long routines and reports before you get to work.

• Transfer files when the network traffic is low (during late hours).

•

Power ON your PC before you arrive to work.

• The MIS department can upgrade software on computers after hours from a

remote station.

Connecting the WOL Cable

NOTE

If your system’s motherboard WOL Connector does not fit the WOL

Cable or does not have 3 pins, do not attempt to force a connection or alter the

components to fit. Doing so could permanently damage your computer.

The WOL function is system dependent, in addition to the following instructions,

you may need to download WOL software from INTEL or another

manufacturer’s website.

Please consult your computer’s manual for specific BIOS settings.

The WOL Cable is an interconnect cable with standard 3-pin connectors on each

end. Please follow the procedures listed below to ensure proper installation of the

WOL cable.

1. Connect either end connector of the WOL Cable to the NIC WOL

Connector. Both ends of the WOL Cable are identical, so either end may be

used.

2. Examine the PC motherboard and/or refer to the manual for the

motherboard to locate the corresponding WOL Connector on the