D-Link DGE-530T User manual

2D-Link DGE-530T User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................3
Package Contents....................................................3
System Requirements ............................................. 3
Introduction..............................................................4
Features...................................................................5
Hardware Overview .................................................6
Installation....................................................................7
Unpack and Inspect.................................................7
Driver Installation.....................................................7
Hardware Installation ............................................... 9
Connecting the Network Cable................................9
Verify Installation....................................................11
Verify Connectivity ................................................. 12
Advanced Features ................................................... 13
Wake On LAN........................................................13
QoS........................................................................13
Jumbo Frames ....................................................... 14
SNMP ....................................................................15
D-Link Network Control..........................................15
The Cable Diagnostic Feature ...............................16
The D-Link SNMP Agent ...........................................17
Installation..............................................................17
Configuration .........................................................20
SNMP Functions.................................................... 24
Troubleshooting.........................................................26
Networking Basics .................................................... 27
Check your IP address ..........................................27
Statically Assign an IP address .............................28
Technical Specifications...........................................30
Contacting Technical Support..................................31
Warranty .....................................................................32
Registration................................................................37
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DGE-530T Gigabit Network Adapter
• Drivers, Manual, and Warranty on CD
System Requirements
Product Overview
Package Contents
Before installing the DGE-530T, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements.
• An open PCI bus master slot, 32-bit, operating at 33MHz.
• 32 MB of System Memory
• 150 MHz processor, or faster
• The latest BIOS for your computer
• One of the following types of twisted-pair network cabling:
• 4 – pair Category 5 or better for 1000Mbps
• Category 5 or better for 100Mbps
• Category 3, 5 or better for 10Mbps

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Introduction
The D-Link DGE-530T is a 10/100/1000Mbps copper Gigabit PCI card for servers and workstations. Current systems
running at 10Mbps and 100Mbps can be upgraded to Gigabit Ethernet, eliminating network bottlenecks, and increasing
productivity.Integrate Gigabit now and you can save time, money, and downtime because the DGE-530T will automatically
detect and run at higher speeds when it becomes available.
Cost-Effective, Scalable Migration
As an inexpensive alternative solution to fiber-optic, the card allows you to instantly upgrade to Gigabit without requiring
you to install new, expensive fiber cables. Gigabit Ethernet uses your existing CAT-5 cabling while providing you with
10/100/1000Mbps network speed auto-sensing and full/half duplex auto-negotiation.
Advanced Features and Security
The DGE-530T supports SNMP for remote troubleshooting and management, ACPI for lower power consumption, and
WoL for remote wake. This helps to lower total cost of ownership (TCO). The card also features on-board screening
of VLAN Tagged Ethernet frames, allowing you to assign multiple subnets to each server and isolate devices within
each VLAN from the rest of the network for better traffic control and security. It also supports 802.1p Priority Tagging to
allow you to prioritize traffic. The card also features embedded flow control and independent FIFO, providing a means
to protect against possible data loss during transmission on the network. With the Cable Diagnostic feature, the card
will automatically detect whether you have a bad cable, making your troubleshooting task easier.

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Features
Designed for versatility and performance, the DGE-530T Network Adapter provides the following:
• Operability in 32-bit, 33 MHz slot servers and workstations
• Universal Bus support 3.3V
• Compliance with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet standards, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
standards.
• Plug-and-Play installation
• Supports Wake-on-LAN
• Full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet interface that delivers 2Gbps aggregate bandwidth
• Supports half and full duplex at 10Mbps, half and full-duplex at 100Mbps, and full-duplex operation at
1000Mbps
• Supports for full-duplex double network throughput
• Supports TCP/IP checksum generation and verification
• Supports SNMP V1
• Supports 802.3x flow control
• Supports 802.1Q VLAN
• Supports 802.1p Priority Tags
• Supports Cable Diagnostic Feature
• Supports ACPI 2.0
• One built-in RJ-45 connector
• Auto-negotiation to the highest available speed
• Four LED indicators: Link/Activity, Full Duplex, 1000Mbps, 100Mbps.
• Low profile bracket included
• Supports Jumbo Frame up to 9K in size

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Four LED indicators:
Link/Activity, Full Duplex,
1000Mbps, 100Mbps
Ethernet Port
10/100/100 Ethernet
Port.

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Installation
Unpack and Inspect
CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DGE-530T card will not be affected by a static charge that may be received
through your body during handling of the unit. In special circumstances, the user may carry an extraordinarily high static
charge and it is good practice to reduce the charge by touching a ground before handling the adapter card.
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Ensure that the following items are included:
• One DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Card
• DGE-530T Drivers and Manual on CD-ROM
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
Turn on your computer and Insert the D-Link DGE-530T Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.The step-by-step instructions
that follow are shown in Windows®XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer,
go to Start > Run. In the run command box type “D:\autorun.exe”
(where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Drivers for non-Windows operating systems are located on the D-Link
CD.
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
Driver Installation

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The driver will install. Once the installation is complete, click OK to finish.

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Hardware Installation
Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover.
Important: Opening the case of your computer may compromise the warranty of your computer. Consult the computer
manufacturer before opening the case to ensure that you adhere to warranty guidelines. In some cases, you may need
to have the DGE-530T installed by your computer manufacturer.
Note: Write down the serial number and hardware revision (e.g. B1) before installing the adapter. If you contact
technical support, you will need this information.
Insert the contact edge of the DGE-530T card into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master expansion slot. Press
the card firmly into the connector such that the card’s contacts are fully seated in the connector. Install the bracket
screw that secures the card to the computer chassis. Replace the case and plug in the power cable.
NOTE: Due to a fault in some Plug-and-Play BIOS programs, occasionally a newly installed adapter is assigned an
Interrupt Number which has already been assigned to another device. In such a case, the conflict of the Interrupt Number
will cause faults in the behavior of both devices. Therefore, the user must run the CMOS Setup utility, and manually
assign a non-conflicting Interrupt Number.
Connecting the Network Cable
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet enables operation over the extensive installed base of legacy CAT5 cabling systems
and, by default, the CAT5 cabling systems currently being installed. It provides optimal full-duplex 1000Mb/s Ethernet
service over Category 5e links as defined by ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5. Topology rules for 1000BASE-T are the same as
those used for 100BASE-T. Category 5 and 5e link lengths are limited to 100 meters.

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Once you boot your computer, Windows®will automatically install the drivers.
Windows®XP users: You will receive a bubble stating that Windows found the DGE-530T adapter.
Windows Vista™users: You will receive a bubble stating that when Windows finished install the DGE-530T adapter.

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To verify that the drivers are installed, you may view Device Manager. To view the device manager, please follow the
steps below:
Step 1:
Windows 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel
Windows®XP: Click on Start > Control Panel
Windows Vista™: Click on Start > Control Panel
Step 2:
Windows 2000/XP: Click on the System icon. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
Windows Vista: Click on the System and Maintenance icon and then click on Device Manager.
Step 3:
Scroll down and click the plus (+) sign next to Network Adapters. The
D-Link DGE-530T V.B1 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter will be listed.
Verify Installation

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Verify Connectivity
After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a
DHCP server (i.e router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please see the following steps below.
Windows®2000/2003/XP: Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK.
Windows Vista™: Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall
software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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Advanced Features
Wake On LAN
This Wake-on-LAN function can wake up the system from the sleeping mode to the fully powered mode over the network
immediately and automatically. Once the system is awake, it can be directed to run management utilities. This function
increases end-user productivity by avoiding disruptions during working hours.
QoS
The QoS function allows the DGE-530T to transmit and receive tagged frames, such as 802.1p priority tagged frames
and 802.1Q VLAN tagged frames. In order for QoS to function on the DGE-530T, it must be connected to a switch that
supports and is configured for QoS.These priority tagged frames will let real-time programs optimally utilize the network
bandwidth. High priority packets will be processed before low priority packets.
NOTE: To implement QoS on the DGE-530T, it must be connected to a switch or other device that supports and is
configured for 802.1p QoS.

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Jumbo Frames
Jumbo Frames are Ethernet frames that are larger than 1518 bytes. Jumbo frames may be used to reduce server CPU
utilization and improve wire efficiency.
By implementing extra data in fewer packets, jumbo frames can increase throughput and decrease CPU utilization.
However, additional latency may be introduced.
End-to-end network hardware must support this capability or these packets will be dropped.
Consult your network administrator or switch manual for more information concerning configuring and understanding
Jumbo Frames.
• Supported protocols are limited to IP (TCP, UDP).
• Jumbo frames require compatible switch connections that forward jumbo frames. Contact your switch
vendor or manual for additional information.
• There is no benefit to configure jumbo frames if standard size Ethernet frames (64 to1518 bytes) are
used.
• Jumbo frames may be simultaneously used with VLANs.
NOTE: Jumbo frames settings on a switch must be set to 8 bytes or larger than the adapter settings for Windows®
operating systems, and at least 22 bytes larger for all other operating systems.

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SNMP
SNMP is an acronym for Simple Network Management Protocol. This network protocol is used to manage TCP/IP
networks by using “Traps” sent from devices compliant with SNMP and collected by one or more servers. Devices
that comply with SNMP correspond with management applications by sending alerts and updates, as well as allowing
configuration changes.
The DGE-530T’s SNMP agent will take event notices from the adapter, translate and then forward them to specified
SNMP management stations.
Before installing the SNMP agent, you must install SNMP on your computer. Consult the operating system documentation
of your computer for additional information.
To install SNMP on the DGE–530T, simply click Install SNMP Agent on the Introduction Page and complete the steps
of the Installation Wizard. This utility should only be used by experienced network administrators. Additional software
or services may need to be previously installed or configured prior to installation of the SNMP protocol.
D-Link Network Control
Installed automatically with the driver is the D-Link Network Control program, which may be opened from an icon
appearing in the lower right hand taskbar of your browser, and on the Control Panel of your computer.
Double-click the icon to open the program.The configuration and settings information for this program may be found
by clicking the Help button of the current screen. This should provide you with any information you should need.
Note: D-Link Network Control is not supported for Windows®XP 64 Bit Edition and Windows Vista™x86 and x64 Bit
Edition.

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The Cable Diagnostic Feature
Within the D-Link Network Control program is a feature for examining the quality and the characteristics of a network
cable that has been connected to the DGE-530T. This feature, named the Virtual Cable Tester (VCT), will make it
possible for the user to detect and report potential cabling issues such as cable opens, cable shorts and impedance
mismatches. The distance of the fault can be reported to within one meter.
To view the VCT window, simply double click the icon for the D-Link Network Control and select the VCT folder heading
at the top of the window as seen below.
To test the diagnostic, first disconnect the cable from the remote end
node so there is just an open cable connected to the DGE-530T. Click
the appropriate adapter from the tree view above and then click the Start
VCT button.The results which will appear in the table below will display
the cable pairs, the status of the corresponding cable, the distance to
the fault, and the status of the test. If the selected adapter is connected
and has an uplink, the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) will be activated
and will report the speed of the connection (10, 100, 1000Mbps) and
the length of the cable.

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The D-Link SNMP Agent
Included on the installation CD is a program for viewing and configuring the DGE-530T, known as the D-Link SNMP
Agent. This agent will allow the user to view error packets, set passwords and choose NIC card options on your
computer. This tool is only for computers running Windows®2000 and Windows®XP operating systems. To install the
D-Link SNMP Agent, simply click SNMP Agent on the Introduction Page, as shown below, and follow the steps of the
Installation Wizard.
Installation

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The Install Wizard screen will appear.
Click Next
Click Next
The Choose Destination Location page will appear. Click
Browse to select another folder to install PC Agent.
Otherwise click Next to select the default folder C:\
Program Files\DLink\PC Agent.

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Click Finish
Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then
click Finish.

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After successfully installing the D-Link Ethernet Adapter Agent and restarting your computer, the function is enabled
by clicking Start > Programs > D-Link PC Agent > D-Link PC Agent.
Windows will then prompt the user to choose an Ethernet card from a pull down list.
Configuration