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D-Link DFE-530TX+ User Manual

Section  - Installation

To verify that the drivers are installed, you may view Device 
Manager. To view the device manager, please follow the steps 
below:

Step 1:

Windows

®

 2000: Click on 

Start

 > 

Settings

 > 

Control Panel

Windows XP: Click on 

Start

 > 

Control Panel 

Windows Vista

®

: Click on 

Start

 > 

Control Panel 

Windows

® 

7: Click on 

Start > Control Panel

Step 2:

Windows  2000/XP:  Click  on  the 

System

  icon.  Click  the 

Hardware

 tab and then click 

Device Manager

Windows Vista

®

: Click on the 

System and Maintenance

 icon 

and then click on 

Device Manager

Windows

®

 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.

Verify Installation

Summary of Contents for DFE-530TX+

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...tware Installation 7 Verify Installation 12 Connecting the WOL Cable 13 Flow Control 14 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 Technical Specifications 23 Contacting Technical Support 24 Warranty 25 Registration 30 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...ets Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Install Guide System Requirements A computer with an available PCI slot Windows 7 Vista XP Service Pack 2 or 2000 Service Pack 4 Linux 2 2 x and above Netware 5 x 6 x or Mac OS 10 2 x 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM 32MB free hard drive space CD ROM Drive Product Overview Package Contents ...

Page 4: ...E TX networks The DFE 530TX utilizes auto negotiation to automatically adjust to the highest supported transfer rates up of to 200Mbps in full duplex mode D Link s DFE 530TX also supports optional advanced networking support features like Wake On LAN and Boot ROM Computers and operating systems that support the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI can remotely wake your PC from anywhere...

Page 5: ...Sleep WOL enabled NICs monitor LAN traffic 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 PCI Local Bus Adapter 2 1 2 2 Support Plug and Play Installation User friendly configuration Supports 20 200Mbps in Full Duplex Mode Supports 10 100Mbps in Half Duplex Mode Supports PCI 2 1 2 2 ACPI Power Management ...

Page 6: ...Overview LEDs Link Activity A steady green light indicates a good connection to your ethernet device 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 ...

Page 7: ...ep by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start Run In the run command box type D DFE530TX exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive Drivers for non Windows operating systems are located on the D Link CD Softwa...

Page 8: ... D Link DFE 530TX User Manual Section 2 Installation The driver will install Once the installation is complete click OK to finish ...

Page 9: ...Skip to page 12 to verify your installation You may now attach an Ethernet cable to the adapter and connect to your network 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 If you are not using the WOL feature do n...

Page 10: ... DFE 530TX User Manual Section 2 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 ...

Page 11: ...11 D Link DFE 530TX User Manual Section 2 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 ...

Page 12: ...on Start Control Panel Windows 7 Click on Start Control Panel Step 2 Windows 2000 XP Click on the System icon Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Windows Vista Click on the System and Maintenance icon and then click on Device Manager Windows 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 Netw...

Page 13: ...ble 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 motherboard The actual location is system dependent but the motherboard may have a label beside the WOL Connector After you have lo...

Page 14: ...duplex operation with switches When operating at full duplex requiring a direct connection to a switch and the switch s data buffer is about to overflow a Pause frame will be transmitted to the 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...

Page 15: ...r provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DFE 530TX Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples Go to Start My Computer Properties ...

Page 16: ... 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 is working properly Click OK to continue D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter ...

Page 17: ...key way will connect to the motherboard and the smaller connector will connect to the NIC To use this optional feature you will need to have additional software installed on your computer such as Magic Packet 3 What is the 3 wire cable included with my Ethernet adapter 4 What is Wake On Lan WOL Wake On LAN provides remote wake up technology which enables systems to be remotely powered on for off h...

Page 18: ...s Ethernet is providing good service For upgrading Fast Ethernet is the clear choice in terms of cost effectiveness as well as convenience and smoothness in transition Category 5 cabling is required for 100Base TX Fast Ethernet in order to provide full duplex operation Full duplex 100Base TX operation allows simultaneous transmission and reception both at 100Mbps thus providing service potentially...

Page 19: ...the switch through which it is connected to the LAN The options to be negotiated between the DFE 530TX and its supporting switch includes Ethernet type 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet or 10BASE T Ethernet and duplex mode half duplex being one way at a time or full duplex being simultaneous transmit and receive Startup communication between the two devices occurs when both devices are powered up Once the ...

Page 20: ...etwork demands on the CPU The adapter s controller function provides the additional benefit of reduced command processing overhead The working relationship between a DFE 530TX adapter and main memory working in Bus Master mode is powered by the 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 improvem...

Page 21: ...e follow the steps below Windows 2000 XP Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista Click on Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your ro...

Page 22: ...ange 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 Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 ...

Page 23: ...Cat3 4 5 EIA TIA 568 100 ohm screened twisted pair STP Fast Ethernet UTP Cat5 EIA TIA 568 100 ohm screened twisted pair STP Diagnostic LEDs Link LED indicator lit when there is an active Ethernet link Activity LED indicators blink whenever there is a reception or transmission of a frame Protocol CSMA CD Operating Temperature Operating 10 to 55 C Storage 10 to 70 C Humidity Operating 10 to 90 RH NC...

Page 24: ...act technical support please have the following ready Model number of the product e g DFE 530TX Hardware Revision located on the label on the adapter e g rev F2 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the adapter You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United S...

Page 25: ...dy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid 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 hav...

Page 26: ...rmines 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 provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability...

Page 27: ...the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment ha...

Page 28: ...LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIE...

Page 29: ...led and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o...

Page 30: ...DFE 530TX User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 6 5 January 14 2010 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...

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