Troubleshooting ............15 Technology Basics ............ 18 About Fast Ethernet ..........18 About Auto-Negotiation .......... 19 About PCI Bus ............20 Networking Basics ............ 21 Check your IP address .......... 21 Statically Assign an IP address ......22 D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Network Adapter • WOL Cable • Standard and Low Profile Brackets • Manual and Warranty on CD • Quick Install Guide System Requirements • A computer with an available PCI slot •...
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DFE-530TX+ is a 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet 32-bit PCI Adapter for desktops, workstations, and servers. The DFE-530TX+ supports a wide range of operating systems including Macintosh and Windows ® With support for IEEE802.3 and IEEE 802.3u standards, the DFE-530TX+ supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks.
• Supports 20/200Mbps in Full Duplex Mode. • Supports 10/100Mbps in Half Duplex Mode. • Supports PCI 2.1/2.2 ACPI Power Management Wake-On-LAN (Magic Packet, LinkChg and Microsoft wake-up frame). • Compliant to PC 99 Standard. • Independent 2Kb receive and transmit FIFOs. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted (sending or receiving). Speed When lit, the device speed is 100Mbps. If the light is not lit, the device speed is 10Mbps. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
Warning: Do NOT install the DFE-530TX+ PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DFE-530TX+ Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP.
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Section - Installation The driver will install. Once the installation is complete, click OK to finish. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
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Section - Installation Once your computer is turned off, remove the power cable from the computer. Open the case and insert the D-Link adapter into an available PCI slot. If you are familiar with Wake-On-LAN, attach the cable to your motherboard and the adapter.
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Section - Installation If you receive a Found New Hardware Wizard, follow the steps below: Click Next to continue. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
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Section - Installation Select CD-ROM Drives and click Next. Make sure the D-Link CD is in your CD drive. Click Next to continue. Click Finish. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
7: Click on the System and Security icon and then ® click on Device Manager under System. Step 3: Scroll down and click the plus (+) sign next to Network Adapters. The D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (rev.F) will be listed. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
WOL function or the power-ON function of the PC. The name of this function is system dependent, but may be located in a category heading titled something like Power Management. Refer to your computer’s manual for more information regarding the CMOS Setup Utility and BIOS settings. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
DFE-530TX+.The ensuing idle time keeps the buffer from overflowing and prevents data from being lost. This enhancement can improve network throughput, avoid collisions and prevent lost data, helping the network achieve optimal performance. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
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Section 3 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter is working properly.
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5. Why does my computer work incorrectly after I plugged in the WOL cable? D-Link manufactures only three network cards that can support the Wake On Lan function. Each card has it´s own WOL cable. Do not swap cables from one card to another card. This can cause a blank screen, and your PC will not work.
Fast Ethernet), the DFE-530TX+ also supports traditional 10Mbps Ethernet operation, in full-duplex as well as half-duplex modes. Selection of the best operation mode in any given installation is automatically governed by auto-negotiation. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
If the switch does not support auto-negotiation, the (single capability) message will be recognized by the DFE-530TX+ auto-negotiation facility, which will switch to those settings of its own capabilities, which match that of the switch. Auto-negotiation reoccurs any time the linkage is restored, making the line ready again for optimal data communications. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
Bridge/Memory Controller of the PCI bus. This reduces the CPU role in network operations, thus freeing the CPU to service other tasks, with resulting improvement in overall computing (multitasking) performance. At the same time, it produces superior network throughput by reducing latency (waiting for CPU service) during transmissions and receptions. D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
7: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change ® Adapter Settings Step 2: Right-click on the Local Area Connection, which represents your D-Link network adapter, and select Properties. Step 3: Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4: Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
CE Class B, FCC Class B, VCCI-B Diagnostic LEDs Warranty • Link: LED indicator lit when there is an active Ethernet link 1 Years • Activity: LED indicators blink whenever there is a reception or transmission of a frame Protocol • CSMA/CD D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...
Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone.
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 6.5 January 14, 2010 D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual...