Introduction - D-Link dge-530t User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

The D-Link DGE-530T 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-530T 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® 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista®, Windows® 2008,
and Windows® 7 in a peer-to-peer configuration. The standards compliant DGE-530T 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 100 Mbps. Gigabit Ethernet allows
speeds up to 1000 Mbps. A Dual-Speed 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet network combines both standards allowing
computers and devices of different speeds to communicate with each other. The DGE-530T is a Dual-Speed 100/1000 Mbps
Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet network card.
Cost-Effective,.Scalable.Migration
As an inexpensive alternative solution to fiber-optic, the card allows you to instantly upgrade to Gigabit without requiring you to
install new, expensive fiber cables. Gigabit Ethernet uses your existing CAT5 cabling while providing you with 10/100/1000Mbps
network speed auto-sensing and full/half duplex auto-negotiation.
Advanced.Features.and.Security
The DGE-530T supports ACPI for lower power consumption and WoL for remote wake. This helps to lower total cost of ownership
(TCO). The card also features on-board screening of VLAN Tagged Ethernet frames, allowing you to assign multiple subnets
to each server and isolate devices within each VLAN from the rest of the network for better traffic control and security. It also
supports 802.1p Priority Tagging to allow you to prioritize traffic. The card also features embedded flow control and independent
FIFO, providing a means to protect against possible data loss during transmission on the network. With the Cable Diagnostic
feature, the card will automatically detect whether you have a bad cable, making your troubleshooting task easier.
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