SetupDLinkNet2K.txt created 21-Aug-2003

Readme File for D-Link Network Installation Package v4.14 for Windows 
2000 (x86) for the D-Link DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. 

This file contains
 1  Overview
 2  Required Files
 3  Installation Instructions
 4  Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support
 5  Driver Options
 6  Troubleshooting

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1  Overview
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m4cxw2k is the NDIS5 32-bit Miniport driver for the D-Link DGE-530T 
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. 

This README file explains how to install the D-Link Network Installation 
Package on a machine running Windows 2000 (x86). This package consists of 
the Miniport driver, the Virtual LAN (VLAN) intermediate driver and the 
configuration utility D-Link Network Control. 

The package supports configuration of VLANs. For further information see the 
section on VLANs below.

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 NOTE:

The NDIS5 Miniport driver can only be used with Windows 2000 (x86). 
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2  Required Files
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To install the D-Link Network Installation Package, the following file(s) 
are required: 

    SetupDLinkNet2K.exe     D-Link Network Installation Package
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3  Installation Instructions
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Installation of the adapter:
Read the installation instructions in the adapter manual carefully.
Follow these instructions to install the adapter in your computer.

Installation of the driver software:
With PCI adapters, due to the plug & play facility of PCI, Windows
is able to find, identify and configure the adapter automatically.

If you install Windows 2000 (x86) with an already inserted D-Link 
DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter the adapter is installed as "PCI 
Ethernet Controller" under "Other Devices". You have to uninstall the 
driver. 

If you install a D-Link DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Windows 2000 
(x86) will ask for a new driver. Cancel the installation process.  

1. On the desktop right click on "My computer" and select "Manage".

2. In "Device Manager" find the adapter you wish to update.

3. Right click on the adapter and select "Uninstall".

4. To install the D-Link Network Installation Package execute the setup 
file SetupDLinkNet2K.exe and follow the instructions. 
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4  Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support
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VLAN support is available after installing or updating the skvlan.sys 
driver. Along with the driver itself, the D-Link Network Control is 
installed automatically. It can be used to add, remove and configure 
VLANs. 

After installing or updating the driver, start the D-Link Network Control 
as follows: 

1. Click on "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel".

2. Double-click on "Network Control".

Use the online help provided by the D-Link Network Control for general 
information on VLANs and learn how to add, remove and configure them. 
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5  Driver Options
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You can modify several options of the m4cxw2k driver in order to optimize 
the operation of your D-Link DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. 

The driver options/parameters can be set with the D-Link Network Control, 
which is automatically installed along with the driver, as follows: 

1. Click on "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel".

2. Double-click on "Network Control".

3. Select the network adapter or port for which you want to modify an 
   option/parameter.

   The available options/parameters are displayed in the lower half of 
   the D-Link Network Control window.

4. Modify the desired option(s)/parameter(s) according to your needs.

5. Click on "Apply".

Use the online help provided by the D-Link Network Control for an 
explanation of the available options/parameters and learn how to 
configure them. 
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6  Troubleshooting
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If you should encounter any problems with your D-Link DGE-530T Gigabit 
Ethernet Adapter, please re-read the instructions above and the 
documentation supplied with the operating system carefully. 
Additionally refer to your system event log file (using the Event Viewer)
and check it for entries from m4cxw2k.

If your particular problem is not listed or the error persists, please
send your system event log file or at least the event id number and the
logging data (as WORDs) of the entries made by m4cxw2k to our technical
support.

For further information please contact D-Link support.
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