D-Link DGE-530T User manual

Version 4.0 | 06/17/2014
User Manual
DGE-530T
Gigabit Desktop PCI Adapter

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The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power
management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.
Revision Date Description
4.00 17 June, 2014 • Initial release for D2 version
Preface

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Preface................................................................................ 2
Manual Revisions.......................................................................... 2
Trademarks ..................................................................................... 2
Product Overview.............................................................. 4
Package Contents......................................................................... 4
System Requirements................................................................. 5
Introduction ................................................................................... 6
Features............................................................................................ 7
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 9
Installation .......................................................................10
Verify Installation........................................................................12
Verify Connectivity.....................................................................13
Uninstalling the Adapter .........................................................14
Advanced Features..........................................................15
Wake On LAN ...............................................................................15
QoS ..................................................................................................15
Jumbo Frames .............................................................................16
IEEE 802.1p Priority Tagging...................................................17
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs .....................................................................17
Networking Basics...........................................................18
Check your IP address...............................................................18
Statically Assign an IP address...............................................19
Technical Specications ..................................................21
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Product Overview
Package Contents
DGE-530T Gigabit Desktop PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Installation CD
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Standard and Low Prole Brackets

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System Requirements
PC Hardware
Requirements
• An open PCI bus master slot (32-bit, operating
at 33 MHz)
• 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 1000 Mbps
• Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps
• Category 3, 5 or better for 10 Mbps
• CD-ROM Drive

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Introduction
The D-Link DGE-530T Gigabit Desktop PCI Adapter is a 10/100/1000 Mbps copper Gigabit PCI card for servers and workstations.
Current systems running at 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps can be upgraded to Gigabit Ethernet, eliminating network bottlenecks
and increasing performance.
Cost-Eective, Scalable Migration
As an inexpensive alternative solution to ber-optic, this card allows you to instantly upgrade to Gigabit without requiring you
to install new ber cables. Gigabit Ethernet uses your existing CAT-5 cabling to provide you with 10/100/1000 Mbps network
speeds.
Advanced Features and Security
The DGE-530T supports SNMP for remote troubleshooting and management, ACPI for lower power consumption, and WoL
for remote wake-on-LAN. These features help to lower total cost of ownership while adding convenience and versatility. 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 eachVLAN from the rest of the network for better trac control and security. It also supports 802.1p
Priority Tagging to allow you to prioritize trac for optimized performance. The DGE-530T features embedded ow 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 it easier to troubleshoot
your network.

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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 3.3 V/5 V
• Compliance with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet standards, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standards.
• Plug-and-Play installation
• Wake-on-LAN
• Full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet interface that delivers 2 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
• Half and full-duplex speeds at 10 Mbps, half and full-duplex at 100 Mbps, and full-duplex operation at 1000 Mbps
• Full-duplex double network throughput
• TCP/IP checksum generation and verication
• 802.3x ow control
• 802.1Q VLAN
• 802.1p Priority Tags
• Cable Diagnostic feature
• ACPI 2.0
• One built-in RJ-45 connector
• Auto-negotiation to the highest available speed
• Two LED indicators: Link and Activity
• Low prole bracket included
• Jumbo Frame up to 7K in size

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Driver Support for:
• Microsoft Windows 2000 x86 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows 2003 x86 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows 2003 x64 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows XP x86 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows XP x64 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows Vista®x86 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows Vista x64 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows 7 x86 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows 7 x64 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows 8 x86 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows 8 x64 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x86 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 (Microsoft WHQL Passed)
• Linux for Kernel 2.4.x & 2.6.x
• DOS.ODI
• Novell Netware DOS ODI
• Mac OS® X (10.4/10.5/10.6)
• DOS NDIS2
• FreeBSD 7.x/8.x

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Hardware Overview
1Link and Activity LEDs These LEDs will light up if there are active links or network activity.
2Ethernet Port Connects to a router, modem, or other network device via an Ethernet
cable.
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2

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Installation
Unpack and Inspect
CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DGE-530T card will not be aected 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 Desktop PCI Adapter
• Standard and low prole brackets
• DGE-530T Drivers and Manual on CD-ROM
• Quick Installation Guide
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
Hardware Installation
1. 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.
2. Insert the contact edge of the DGE-530T card into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master expansion slot. Press the
card rmly into the connector such that the card’s contacts are fully seated in the connector.
3. Install the bracket screw that secures the card to the computer chassis.
4. Replace the computer’s chassis cover.
5. Reconnect the computer’s power cord, and switch the computer on. If the BIOS section of your computer’s boot program
is Plug-and-Play compliant, then at power-up the BIOS will automatically congure any newly installed DGE-530T adapter.

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Step 1
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 (this
will launch the Network Utility program and install the drivers).
An Installation Wizard will guide you through the process, no
matter which operating you’re running. Your DGE-530T will
be installed successfully in just a few moments, allowing you
to enjoy the many advantages of an Ethernet LAN.
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 conict 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-conicting Interrupt Number.
Connecting the Network Cable
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet enables operation over the installed base of legacy CAT5 cabling systems as well as the CAT5
cabling systems currently being installed.
It provides optimal full-duplex 1000 Mb/s Ethernet service over Category 5E links as dened 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.
Driver Installation

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To verify that the drivers are installed, you may view the Device Manager by following 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
Windows® 7: Click on Start > Control Panel
Windows® 8: Press and hold the Windows key and then press X. Click
Device Manager from the menu. Skip to step 3.
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.
Windows® 7: Click on the System and Security icon and then click on Device Manager under System.
Step 3:
Scroll down and click the plus (+) sign next to Network Adapters.The D-Link DGE-530T 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® 7/Vista®: Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.
Windows® 8: Press and hold the Windows key and then press R. In the run box type cmd and press Enter.
At the prompt, type ipcong 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 rewall software
programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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Uninstalling the Adapter
When uninstalling the DGE-530T in Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, and Server 2008, the following pop-up warning message may be
displayed indicating an unidentied program wants to access your computer:
Click Allow to continue with
the uninstall procedure.

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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 congured 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 congured 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 eciency.
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 conguring 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 benet to congure jumbo frames if standard size Ethernet frames (64 to 1518 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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IEEE 802.1p Priority Tagging
With the growing number of network applications, local area networks (LANs) must deliver data for a wide variety of applications.
email, le transfers, database queries, voice over IP (VoIP), video-conferencing, and multimedia must all be delivered to the
end-users. Some of the trac, such as video-conferencing, is of a higher priority with a slight delay of packets resulting in
noticeable degeneration of video and audio quality. Other trac, such as email, will not be noticeably aected by tiny delays.
The large number of programs that run over today’s networks serves to impede the ability to deliver time-critical data. Even
if bandwidth is not usually a problem on your network, during peak hour bursts in network trac can result in the delay of
time-critical trac.
IEEE 802.1p denes seven levels of prioritization for Ethernet packets. High priority packets will be sent through a network using
802.1p-compliant switches rst. Lower priority packets will be transferred whenever bandwidth is available. When properly
setup, this ensures that time-critical data arrives on time and is not aected by other trac.
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
The IEEE 802.1QVLAN can help improve network performance and security by segmenting the network intoVLANs. IEEE 802.1Q
VLANs can limit broadcast and node-to-node (unicast) trac to a single VLAN. This limits the eects of broadcast storms and
provides additional security for your network.
ForVLANs to function, the computer in which this NIC is installed must be usingWindows®2000, XP, 2003 or later as its operating
system.

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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
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® 8: Press and hold the Windows key and then press R. In the run box type cmd and press Enter.
Windows® 7/Vista®: Click on Start > All Programs >
Accessories > Command Prompt.
Windows® 2000/2003/XP: Click on Start > Run. In the
run box type cmd and click OK.
At the prompt, type ipcong 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 rewall software
programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below.
Step 1:
Windows®2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections
Windows XP: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network
connections
Windows® 7 : Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter
Settings.
Windows® 8: Press and hold the Windows key and then press i. Click Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
Step 2:
Right-click on the Local Area Connection, which represents your D-Link network adapter, and select Properties.
Step 3:
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

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Step 4:
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address
on your router.
Example: If the router’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP
address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure
that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default
Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router
(192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a
DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5:
Click OK twice to save your settings.