D-Link DFE-530TX+ 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter User Manual

1. Producte acabatview

The D-Link DFE-530TX+ is a 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter designed to provide high-speed network connectivity for desktop computers. This adapter supports both 100BASE-TX (Category 5 UTP cable) and 10BASE-T (Category 3/4/5 UTP cable) connections, operating at speeds of 10Mbps or 100Mbps. It features full-duplex capability, effectively doubling the network speed to 20/200Mbps, and includes Plug-and-Play functionality for simplified installation.

Les característiques clau inclouen:

• PCI interface for desktop computer compatibility.
• Supports a wide range of operating systems.
• Full Duplex Mode support for 20/200Mbps operation.
• Half Duplex Mode support for 10/100Mbps operation.
• Compliant with PCI 2.1/2.2 ACPI Power Management.
• Wake-On-LAN (WOL) functionality, including Magic Packet, LinkChg, and Microsoft wake-up frame.
• Compliant with PC 99 Standard.

Figura 1: D-Link DFE-530TX+ Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter. This image shows the green circuit board with various electronic components, including chips and capacitors, and a silver PCI bracket with an RJ-45 Ethernet port.

2. Configuració i instal·lació

Follow these steps to install your D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Adapter into your desktop computer.

1. Prepareu l'ordinador:
   • Power off your computer and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
   • Open the computer case. Refer to your computer's manual for instructions on how to safely open the case.
2. Install the PCI Adapter:
   • Locate an available PCI slot on your computer's motherboard.
   • Remove the metal bracket cover from the chosen PCI slot on the back of your computer case.
   • Carefully insert the DFE-530TX+ adapter into the PCI slot, ensuring it is firmly seated. Apply even pressure to both ends of the card.
   • Secure the adapter with the screw removed from the metal bracket cover.
3. Tanqueu la carcassa de l'ordinador:
   • Torneu a col·locar la coberta de la caixa de l'ordinador i fixeu-la.
   • Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet and power on your computer.
4. Instal·lació del controlador:
   • The DFE-530TX+ supports Plug-and-Play. Most modern operating systems (e.g., Windows 10) will automatically detect and install the necessary drivers upon startup.
   • If drivers are not automatically installed, refer to the driver CD (if included) or download the latest drivers from the official D-Link support weblloc.

3. Funcionament de l'adaptador

Once the adapter is physically installed and drivers are loaded, you can connect it to your network.

1. Connecteu el cable Ethernet:
   • Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable (Category 5 or higher for 100Mbps) to the RJ-45 port on the DFE-530TX+ adapter.
   • Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available port on your network switch, router, or hub.
2. Indicadors LED:

   The DFE-530TX+ features three on-board LEDs for diagnostics:

   • LED d'enllaç: Indica una connexió de xarxa correcta.
     • Verd sòlid: S'ha establert un enllaç de xarxa vàlid.
     • Apagat: No s'ha detectat cap enllaç de xarxa.
   • LED d'activitat: Indicates network data transmission.
     • Verd intermitent: S'estan transmetent o reben dades.
     • Apagat: No hi ha activitat a la xarxa.
   • 10/100Mbps LED: Indicates the current connection speed.
     • Verd sòlid: Connected at 100Mbps.
     • Apagat: Connected at 10Mbps.

Verify that the Link LED is solid green and the Activity LED flashes when network traffic is present. The 10/100Mbps LED will indicate your current connection speed.

4. Manteniment

The D-Link DFE-530TX+ adapter requires minimal maintenance. To ensure optimal performance and longevity:

• Keep the computer's interior clean and free of dust to prevent overheating of components, including the network adapter.
• Ensure proper airflow within the computer case.
• Eviteu exposar l'adaptador a temperatures o humitat extremes.
• Periodically check for updated drivers on the D-Link support website to ensure compatibility and performance enhancements.

5. Solució De Problemes

If you encounter issues with your D-Link DFE-530TX+ adapter, refer to the following troubleshooting tips:

• Sense llum d'enllaç:
  • Ensure the Ethernet cable is securely connected to both the adapter and the network device (switch/router).
  • Prova un cable Ethernet diferent.
  • Verify that the network device (switch/router) is powered on and functioning correctly.
  • Check if the adapter is properly seated in the PCI slot.
  • Reinicieu l'ordinador.
• Velocitat de xarxa lenta:
  • Check the 10/100Mbps LED. If it's off, the connection is at 10Mbps. Ensure your network device supports 100Mbps and the cable is Category 5 or higher.
  • Ensure your computer's drivers for the adapter are up to date.
  • Prova amb un cable Ethernet diferent.
  • Verify that other devices on your network are not consuming excessive bandwidth.
• Adapter Not Detected by Operating System:
  • Ensure the adapter is correctly installed in the PCI slot.
  • Check Device Manager (Windows) to see if the adapter is listed, possibly with a yellow exclamation mark. If so, reinstall or update the drivers.
  • Prova d'instal·lar l'adaptador en una ranura PCI diferent.
• Connectivitat intermitent:
  • Comproveu si hi ha connexions de cable soltes.
  • Ensure there is no electromagnetic interference from other devices.
  • Update the adapter drivers.
  • Consider replacing the Ethernet cable.

6. Especificacions

7. Garantia i Suport

The D-Link DFE-530TX+ Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter comes with a Garantia limitada d'2 any des de la data de compra. Aquesta garantia cobreix els defectes de materials i de mà d'obra en ús normal.

For technical support, driver downloads, or further information, please visit the official D-Link support weblloc web. També hi podeu trobar recursos addicionals i preguntes freqüents.

Conserveu el vostre comprovant de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.