D-Link DFE-538TX User Manual

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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 and XP 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.