D-Link DGE-528T – 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit PCI Card for Desktop PC with VLAN, Wake-on-LAN, Flow Control & Jumbo Frame Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DGE-528T is a 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit PCI Card designed to connect desktop PCs to wired Ethernet networks.
• It turns a desktop computer with a PCI expansion slot into a high-bandwidth Gigabit workstation or server, supporting up to 2000Mbps full-duplex transmission.
• The card supports 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing, full/half duplex auto-negotiation, and provides a cost-effective Gigabit upgrade using existing Cat.5 twisted-pair network cabling.
• It supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging and IEEE 802.1p Priority Queues, helping improve network performance, segmentation, and security.
• The DGE-528T also supports Wake-on-LAN, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, Auto MDI/MDIX, jumbo frames up to 7KB, and includes a cable diagnostics utility.
Key Features:
• Copper Gigabit PCI network card for desktop PCs
• Supports 10/100/1000Mbps network speeds
• Up to 2000Mbps full-duplex Gigabit transmission
• 32-bit 33/66MHz PCI Bus Master operation
• Built-in 72KB FIFO buffer
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Auto MDI/MDIX support
• ACPI 2.0 Wake-on-LAN power management
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
• IEEE 802.1p Priority Queues
• Jumbo frame support up to 7KB
• Cable Diagnostics Utility provided
• Optional Remote Boot ROM support
• Small size and low power consumption
• Supports Windows, NetWare, Linux, Mac OS, DOS, and FreeBSD
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DGE-528T
• Product Type: Copper Gigabit PCI Card
• Interface Type: PCI Network Adapter
• Application: Desktop PC Wired Network Connection, Gigabit Network Upgrade, Workstation / Server Network Connectivity
• Network Speeds: 10/100/1000Mbps
• Maximum Full-Duplex Speed: 2000Mbps
Interface and Bus:
• Bus Type: 32-bit PCI Bus Master
• Clock Speed: 33/66MHz
• PCI Standard: PCI Local Bus 2.3
• Network Port: RJ45 Copper Ethernet Port
• FIFO Buffer: Built-in 72KB FIFO Buffer
Standards:
• Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
• Fast Ethernet: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
• Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
• Auto-Negotiation: ANSI / IEEE 802.3 NWay
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x
• VLAN: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
• Priority Queues: IEEE 802.1p
• Protocol: CSMA / CD
Data Transfer Rates:
• Ethernet Half Duplex: 10Mbps
• Ethernet Full Duplex: 20Mbps
• Fast Ethernet Half Duplex: 100Mbps
• Fast Ethernet Full Duplex: 200Mbps
• Gigabit Ethernet Full Duplex: 2000Mbps
Network Cable Support:
• 10BASE-T: UTP Cat.3 / Cat.4 / Cat.5 up to 100m
• 10BASE-T STP: EIA/TIA-586 100-ohm STP up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T: UTP Cat.5 up to 100m
• 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T STP: EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP up to 100m
Performance and Network Features:
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagged Ethernet Frame Screening
• Priority Support: IEEE 802.1p Priority Queues
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x in Full Duplex
• Back Pressure: Supported in Half Duplex
• Wake-on-LAN: ACPI 2.0 WOL Support
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 7KB
• Cable Diagnostics Utility: Supported
• Auto MDI/MDIX: Supported
Duplex Mode:
• 1000Mbps: Full Duplex Only
• 10/100Mbps: Full / Half Duplex
LED Indicators:
• Speed LEDs: 1000 / 100 / 10Mbps
• Full Duplex LED: Supported
Operating System Support:
• Windows: Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Windows XP 32/64-bit, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0
• Windows Server: Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2003
• NetWare: Novell NetWare Server 5.x / 6.x, Novell Client for DOS
• Linux: Linux Kernel 2.4.x / 2.6.x
• Mac OS: Mac OS 10.2, 10.3, 10.4.x
• DOS: DOS ODI Client, NDIS for DOS
• FreeBSD: FreeBSD 4.x / 5.0
Optional Accessory:
• Remote Boot ROM: DGE-528R RPL and PXE Remote Boot ROM, PLLC Type
Environmental Specifications:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 55°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% RH
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH
Certifications:
• Certification: FCC Class B, CE Class B, ICES-003
Applications:
• Desktop PC Gigabit network upgrade
• Wired LAN connectivity
• High-speed file transfer
• Office workstation networking
• Small server network connection
• VLAN-based business network segmentation
• Remote Wake-on-LAN power management
• Low-cost Gigabit upgrade using existing copper cabling
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DGE-528T for desktop PCs that need a reliable wired Gigabit Ethernet connection using a PCI expansion slot.
• It is suitable for office workstations, service PCs, small servers, and business environments where stable copper LAN connectivity is required.
• The support for VLAN, Wake-on-LAN, Flow Control, Auto MDI/MDIX, and jumbo frames makes it practical for professional wired network installations.
• Before installation, Connect Gates recommends checking available PCI slot, operating system compatibility, network cable category, and switch Gigabit support.