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D-Link DFE-538TX PCI network card, green circuit board with metal bracket

D-Link

D-Link DFE-538TX 10/100Mbps PCI network card

SKU CH-T75N-GX3FY

Adds a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection to a desktop PC via a PCI slot

  • Rated speed10/100 Mbit/s
  • Interface typePCI
  • Key featuresProduct Type:Fast Ethernet Card
  • Fast Ethernet connectivity at 10/100Mbps speeds
  • PCI interface installs in standard desktop expansion slot
  • Full and half duplex data transfer supported
  • Cost-effective wired networking for desktop PCs
  • D-Link DFE-538TX model number identified

D-Link DFE-538TX PCI Adapter

This D-Link network card adds a wired Fast Ethernet connection to a desktop computer. It installs into an available PCI expansion slot on the motherboard. The adapter transmits data at 10Mbps or 100Mbps and supports full-duplex and half-duplex operation.

Suited for legacy desktop upgrades

The card fits owners of older systems that still offer a PCI slot and need basic wired connectivity. It is not for builders working with modern motherboards that only provide PCI Express slots. Buyers who want Gigabit speeds or Wake-on-LAN features should look at a different adapter.

10/100Mbps speed rating

This single figure decides whether the card matches the network infrastructure. A 100Mbps link is adequate for simple file sharing and internet access on older broadband lines. If the local switch or router runs at Gigabit speeds, this adapter will limit throughput to 100Mbps.

How it compares

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Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameD-Link
Model nameDFE-538TX
Performance
Rated speed10/100 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI

Questions about this item

How do I install the DFE-538TX into a PCI slot and what step is often missed?

Power off the PC, open the case, insert the card firmly into a free PCI slot, secure the bracket screw, close the case, power on, then install the driver so the 10/100Mbps link activates.

What maintenance or replacement will the DFE-538TX need over time?

The card has no moving parts or user-serviceable components; replacement is only required if the PCI interface fails or the 10/100Mbps port stops negotiating a link.

What limit appears first when the DFE-538TX runs at sustained 100Mbps throughput?

The 100Mbps Fast Ethernet ceiling is the first bottleneck; the PCI bus and duplex mode keep pace, so sustained loads saturate at the rated 100Mbps line rate.

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