D-Link DFE-520TX – 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCI Card with 32-bit PCI Bus Master, Auto-Negotiation, Full-Duplex Support & 802.3x Flow Control
Overview:
• The D-Link DFE-520TX is a 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCI Card designed to add reliable wired network connectivity to desktop PCs.
• It is installed into a PC equipped with a PCI expansion slot, providing an easy and effective connection to Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks.
• The card supports both IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet standards.
• Auto-detection and NWay auto-negotiation allow the card to automatically detect 10Mbps or 100Mbps network speeds without manual configuration.
• The DFE-520TX supports half-duplex and full-duplex operation, with transfer rates up to 200Mbps in 100BASE-TX full-duplex mode.
• The 32-bit PCI Local Bus Master design allows high-speed operation by transferring data directly between the card and the PC host, helping reduce CPU workload.
• Built-in 802.3x Flow Control helps protect data during transmission when connected to compatible LAN switches.
• The card includes an on-board FIFO buffer and does not require external host memory.
• Suitable for desktop PC wired networking, office LAN connectivity, internet access, file sharing, and legacy PC network upgrades.
Key Features:
• 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCI Card
• Designed for Desktop PCs with PCI Expansion Slots
• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Support
• IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Support
• IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation
• Auto-Detection of 10Mbps and 100Mbps Speeds
• 32-bit PCI Local Bus Master Operation
• Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Support
• Up to 200Mbps Full-Duplex Transfer Rate
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Supports 802.1x Function MD5 Only
• PCI Local Bus 2.2 Specification
• PCI Power Management v1.1 Support
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI v1.0 Support
• On-Board FIFO Buffer
• Low Ethernet Command Processing Overhead
• RJ-45 Connector for 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Networks
• Diagnostic LED for Link and Activity
• Supports UTP Cat 3 / 4 / 5 Ethernet Cabling
• Supports UTP Cat 5 Fast Ethernet Cabling
• Low Power Consumption up to 0.4W
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCI Card
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DFE-520TX
• Network Type: Wired Ethernet Adapter
• Interface: 32-bit PCI Local Bus Master
• PCI Standard: PCI Local Bus 2.2
• Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Topology: Star
• Protocol: CSMA/CD
• Network Speed Detection: Auto-Detection 10Mbps / 100Mbps
• Ethernet Speed Half-Duplex: 10Mbps
• Ethernet Speed Full-Duplex: 20Mbps
• Fast Ethernet Speed Half-Duplex: 100Mbps
• Fast Ethernet Speed Full-Duplex: 200Mbps
• Network Connector: RJ-45
• Network Media 10BASE-T: UTP Cat 3 / 4 / 5 up to 100m, EIA/TIA-568 STP up to 100m
• Network Media 100BASE-TX: UTP Cat 5 up to 100m, EIA/TIA-568 STP up to 100m
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• 802.1x Support: MD5 Only
• On-Board Buffer: FIFO Buffer
• Power Management: PCI Power Management v1.1
• ACPI Support: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface v1.0
• PCI Clock Speed: Up to 33MHz Independent of Network Clock
• Diagnostic LEDs: Link, Activity
• Power Consumption: 0.4W Max
• Driver Support: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
• Dimensions: 120 × 20 mm
• Weight: 106g
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH
• Emission Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick
• Ordering Information: DFE-520TX – 10/100Mbps Ethernet PCI Card
Applications:
• Adding wired Ethernet to desktop PCs
• Desktop computer LAN connectivity
• Office wired network access
• Home wired network access
• Internet browsing and e-mail
• File sharing across local networks
• Connecting legacy PCs to Ethernet networks
• Fast Ethernet network upgrades
• Stable wired connectivity for business workstations
• Replacement network card for older PCs
• Low-cost wired network expansion
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for legacy desktop PCs that need a reliable 10/100Mbps wired Ethernet connection through a PCI expansion slot.
• Suitable for maintenance, replacement, old PC networking, office LAN connectivity, and environments where stable wired connection is required without relying on Wi-Fi.
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