3
Introduction
The D-Link
DGE-528T
is ideal for the small office or home office environment. After completing the
steps in this manual, you will have the ability to share information and resources - such as files and
printers - and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for work and play!
The
DGE-528T
comes with drivers for the most popular operating systems and can be integrated
into a larger network. However, this
manual
is designed to help you network two computers running
Windows 95/98, Windows Me and Windows 2000 in a peer-to-peer configuration. Yet, the standards
compliant
DGE-528T
gives you the flexibility to expand and customize your
Fast
Ethernet /
Gigabit
Ethernet
network at will.
The
Fast
Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and devices at speeds up to 1
0
0 Mbps.
Gigabit
Ethernet allows speeds up to 100
0
Mbps. A Dual-Speed 10
0
/10
0
0 Mbps Ethernet /
Gigabit
Ethernet
network
combines both standards allowing computers and devices of different speeds to communicate
with
each other. The
DGE-528T
is a Dual-Speed 10
0
/10
0
0 Mbps
Fast
Ethernet /
Gigabit
Ethernet network
card.
