Introduction - D-Link DFE-538TX User Manual

Introduction

The D-Link DFE-538TX is ideal for the small office or home office environment.
After completing the steps in this manual, you will have the ability to share
information and resources - such as files and printers - and take full advantage of a
"connected" environment for work and play!
The DFE-538TX comes with drivers for the most popular operating systems and
can be integrated into a larger network. However, this Guide is designed to help
you network two computers running Windows 95/98, Me, 2000, XP and 2003 in a
peer-to-peer configuration. Yet, the standards compliant DFE-538TX gives you the
flexibility to expand and customize your Ethernet / Fast Ethernet network at will.
The Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and devices at speeds up to
10 Mbps. Fast Ethernet allows speeds up to 100 Mbps. A Dual-Speed 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet / Fast Ethernet network combines both standards allowing computers and
devices of different speeds to communicate with each other. The DFE-538TX is a
Dual-Speed 10/100 Mbps Ethernet / Fast Ethernet network card.
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