D-Link's DFE-538TX Fast Ethernet adapter is a
high-performance NWay 10/100Mbps adapter for the PCI bus that
supports Wake-on-LAN. It turns a desktop into a high-bandwidth
graphic/multimedia work-station or a power server running at
full-duplex speed. The adapter operates in the 32-bit Bus Master
mode, delivering throughputs at multi-megabits per second with
little stress on the host's CPU. Supporting PCI clock speeds
independently of the network clock, it transfers data directly
to/from the host's memory, by-passing the CPU to alleviate the
host's workload. The adapter's dual-speed interface allows users to
migrate from Ethernet to Fast Ethernet in easy steps. 10BASE-T
users can upgrade to 100BASE-TX anytime without changing driver
software or network cables. The adapter's single connector connects
to either 10BASE-T Ethernet or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet completely
without any need to set configuration. It detects the connected
hub's or switch's capability and auto-negotiates to use the highest
available speed. Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is an advanced Configuration
Power Interface (ACPI) function allowing a powered OFF computer to
be powered ON from a remote station. This function allows the user
to send a wake-up signal to a computer. The WOL function provides a
great utility for power management of PC and allows users to
initiate action at irregular times and from distant locations.
Full/Half duplex operation is auto-detected in both 10BASE-T and
100BASE-TX modes. When connected to a switch in full duplex, the
network speed can be increased to 20/200Mbps, making the adapter an
ideal NIC for high-speed server deployment.
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| Specifications |
| Product Description |
D-Link DFE 538TX - network adapter |
| Device Type |
Network adapter |
| Form Factor |
Plug-in card |
| Interface (Bus) Type |
PCI |
| Cabling Type |
Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX |
| Data Link Protocol |
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate |
100 Mbps |
| Compliant Standards |
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u |
| Microsoft Certification |
Works with Windows Vista |
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| General |
| Device Type |
Network adapter |
| Form Factor |
Plug-in card |
| Interface (Bus)
Type |
PCI |
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| Networking |
| Connectivity
Technology |
Wired |
| Cabling Type |
Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet
100Base-TX |
| Data Link
Protocol |
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet |
| Data Transfer
Rate |
100 Mbps |
| Status
Indicators |
Power, link OK |
| Features |
Full duplex capability, remote Power
On, remote Wake Up |
| Compliant
Standards |
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u |
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| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Interfaces |
1 x network - Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 1 |
| Compatible
Slots |
1 x PCI - half-length |
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| Miscellaneous |
| Works with Windows
Vista |
Software and devices that carry the
Works with Windows Vista logo have been tested for baseline
compatibility with PC's running. |
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| Software / System Requirements |
| Software
Included |
Drivers & Utilities |
