D-LINK

DFE-538TX NWay 32 Bit PCI Bus Master Adapter with WOL

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.

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
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty

Details

General

Device Type	Network adapter
Form Factor	Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type	PCI

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces	1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 1
Compatible Slots	1 x PCI - half-length

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support	Limited lifetime warranty
Service & Support Details	Limited warranty - replacement - lifetime - carry-in

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

Software / System Requirements

Software Included

Drivers & Utilities