D-Link DFE-530TX – 10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter with Auto-Sensing, Full-Duplex Support, Bus Master Performance & Comprehensive Driver Compatibility
Overview:
• The D-Link DFE-530TX is a 10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter designed to connect desktop PCs to wired Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks.
• It supports both IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet standards.
• The adapter features auto-sensing 10/100Mbps connectivity, allowing it to automatically detect the connected hub or switch speed without manual configuration.
• It supports ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation to select the highest available network speed.
• The DFE-530TX operates in 32-bit Bus Master mode, helping improve data throughput while reducing CPU workload.
• Full and half duplex operation is automatically detected in both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX modes.
• When connected to a full-duplex switch, the adapter can deliver up to 200Mbps Fast Ethernet performance.
• The adapter supports optional Boot ROM installation for network boot and diskless workstation applications.
• It provides broad driver support for major operating systems including Windows, NetWare, DOS-based clients, and Linux Kernel versions.
• The D-Link product page lists the DFE-530TX as a 10/100Mbps PCI Card for PC with strong performance, easy migration, auto-sensing interface, full duplex support, and comprehensive driver support.
Key Features:
• 10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
• Desktop PC Wired Network Adapter
• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Support
• IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Support
• ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation
• PCI Local Bus 2.2 Specification Support
• 32-Bit Bus Master Operation
• Auto-Sensing 10/100Mbps Interface
• Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Support
• Up to 200Mbps Fast Ethernet Full-Duplex Speed
• Star Network Topology Support
• CSMA/CD Protocol Support
• Link/Act Diagnostic LED
• 10/100Mbps Speed LED Report
• Optional Boot ROM Support
• 64KB Boot ROM Size
• Suitable for Ethernet to Fast Ethernet Migration
• Wide Driver Support for Windows, NetWare, DOS and Linux
• FCC Class B, BSMI Class B, CE Class B and C-Tick Emission Compliance
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: 10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DFE-530TX
• Interface: PCI Card
• Bus Support: PCI Local Bus 2.2
• Network Standard: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet
• Fast Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
• Auto-Negotiation: ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation
• Topology: Star
• Protocol: CSMA/CD
• Network Data Transfer Rate: 100BASE-TX 100Mbps / 10BASE-T 10Mbps
• Full-Duplex Speed: Fast Ethernet 200Mbps / Ethernet 20Mbps
• 10BASE-T Network Cable: 2-Pair UTP Cat. 3, 4, 5 up to 100m
• 10BASE-T STP Cable: EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm Shielded Twisted Pair STP up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX Network Cable: 2-Pair UTP Cat. 5 up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX STP Cable: EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm Shielded Twisted Pair STP up to 100m
• IRQ: Allocated by System
• I/O Address: Allocated by System
• Cache Buffer: 2K Byte Receive/Transmit FIFO
• Diagnostic LED Report: Link/Act, 10/100Mbps Speed
• Power Consumption: 0.4 Watts
• Dimensions: 120 × 51 mm
• Weight: 68g / 2.4 oz
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -22°C to 55°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
• Emission Compliance: FCC Class B, BSMI Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick
• Supported Drivers: Novell NetWare 3.x / 4.x / 5.x / 6.x and ODI DOS
• Windows Driver Support: Windows NT 3.51 / 4.0, Windows 95 / 95 OSR2, Windows 98 / 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Additional Driver Support: Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Microsoft Client for DOS, IBM LAN Support Program 1.3x, FTP PC/TCP, Sun PC-NFS
• NDIS Support: NDIS 2.x / 3.x Drivers
• Packet Driver Support: Yes
• Linux Support: Linux Kernel v2.0.x / v2.2.x / v2.4.x
• Boot ROM Address: Searched by System BIOS
• Boot ROM Size: 64KB
• RPL Boot ROM Support: Novell NetWare 3.x / 4.x / 5.x RPL Boot Server, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Boot Server
• Part Number: DFE-530TX
• Description: 10/100Mbps PCI Card
Applications:
• Desktop PC wired network connection
• Office Ethernet network access
• Home wired LAN connection
• Upgrading desktop PCs from 10Mbps Ethernet to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
• Connecting PCs to switches, routers, and hubs
• File sharing across local networks
• Internet browsing over wired LAN
• Small office network deployment
• Legacy PC network expansion
• Diskless workstation and network boot applications using optional Boot ROM
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for desktop PCs that require a PCI wired network card for 10/100Mbps Ethernet connectivity.
• Suitable for legacy systems, office PCs, industrial PCs, and environments where stable wired LAN access is required.
• Connect Gates recommends checking motherboard PCI slot availability and operating system driver compatibility before installation.
• For modern desktop PCs or high-speed networks, Connect Gates recommends using Gigabit Ethernet PCIe adapters when higher bandwidth is required.