Contents of Package: • DFE-528TX Ethernet PCI Adapter • Printed Quick Installation Guide • CD with Manual and Drivers If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Installing the DFE-528TX Before you start, make sure to turn off your computer and Note: To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to properly ground yourself by first touching a metal part of your computer to discharge any static electricity before working with the DFE-528TX 10/100 Mb Ethernet PCI Adapter.
Installing the Drivers PLUG IN THE POWER CORD AND TURN ON YOUR COMPUTER. Wizard” will appear. Follow the “Hardware Update Wizard” to complete the driver installation. (Please see Step 3.) Go to START>SETTINGS> CONTROL PANEL> SYSTEM>HARDWARE> DEVICE MANAGER. Scroll down to “Network Adapters.”...
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Using the Hardware Update Wizard INSERT THE DFE-528TX DRIVER CD INTO THE CD-ROM DRIVE. This “Welcome” screen will appear. Select “Install from a list or specific location.” Click “Next.” Select “Search for the best drivers in these locations.” “Browse” for the drivers on the driver CD.
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Using the Add Hardware Wizard (continued) Click on “D-Link DFE-528TX PCI Adapter” as shown. Click “Next.” Windows XP will load the drivers and required system files.
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Go to: START>SETTINGS> CONTROL PANEL> SYSTEM>HARDWARE> DEVICE MANAGER. To check that the installation of the DFE-528TX was successful, scroll down and click on “Network adapters.” You have a successful installation when “D-link DFE-528TX” appears (with no errors) as shown at left.
Contents Contents of Package: of Package: Contents Contents of Package: of Package: DFE-528TX Fast Ethernet Adapter Quick Install Guide CD-ROM, which includes driver software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. DO NOT DO NOT insert the DFE DO NOT DO NOT insert the DFE- - - - 528TX into the computer’s PCI...
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For Windows 2000 and Windows ME users, the following screen will appear. For Windows 98/98SE users, this screen will be displayed. Next, TURN OFF the computer and Next, TURN OFF the computer and Next, TURN OFF the computer and Next, TURN OFF the computer and Installing the DFE Installing the DFE- - - - 528TX into the Installing the DFE...
Remove the backplate (the small piece of metal that covers the opening for the • PCI card on the back cover that you just removed.) Insert the DFE-528TX carefully and firmly into the PCI slot. • Secure the DFE-528TX with the screw from the backplate. •...
Checking the Installation Checking the Installation Checking the Installation Checking the Installation • Go to START>RUN. • Type “winipcfg.” (In Win2000, type “ipconfig/all.”) In some cases it may be necessary to “Release and Renew” the IP address. Make sure to select the DFE-528TX as the specified adapter in the pull down menu.
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