Introduction; Acpi Power Management; Wake O Nlan - D-Link DFE-530TX User Manual

DFE-530TX 10/100Mbps Ethernet Adapter for PCI Bus
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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the D-Link DFE-530TX - the value
leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for the PCI-Bus. This
introduction gives a general description of the newer
networking technologies found on the DFE-530TX.

ACPI Power Management

The DFE-530TX adapter complies with the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface 1.0 (ACPI)
specifications. ACPI is a new open industry specification
providing power management support systems through
hardware and operating system cooperation. The DFE-
530TX can reduce power consumption by entering Sleep
mode along with the host computer. Although in Sleep
mode, the network interface card (NIC) will continue to
monitor the LAN looking for wake-up packets.
Wake On LAN
Wake On LAN (WOL) is an ACPI function allowing a
powered down (sleeping) computer to be powered ON from
a remote station. To use the WOL feature, the NIC must be
WOL capable and the motherboard of the PC must be ACPI
compliant.
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