Last updated on 1 May 2025 by Suffocation
This card isn't really retro, but it works with PCI. I couldn't find a packet driver for DOS, so a workaround was necessary.
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Facts
| Manufacturer | D-Link |
|---|---|
| Designation | DGE-528 |
| Chip | DLG 10028A |
| Year of manufacture (integrated circuit card) | |
| 10Base2 (BNC) | |
| 10 Base-T (RJ45)/AUI | |
| 10 Base-T (RJ45) | |
| 100 Base X (RJ45) | |
| 1000 Base X (RJ45) | X |
| Other connections | |
| Configuration | Config Tool |
| ROM Support | X |
| ROM Type | 8k-64K 27Cxxx |
| ISA 8-bit | |
| ISA 16-bit | |
| VLB | |
| PCI | X |
| PCI-E | |
| Compatible with | |
| Compatible designation | |
User manual
Driver
Source for the drivers conserved here:
| Operating system | Two | Window | Other | Pack/CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | X | X | X | X |
Disk Operating System
I couldn't find a DOS package driver. But there is a workaround. You will need the following:
- The LSL.COM driver https://github.com/gammy/dos_net_ne2000/tree/master
- The ODI driver and the net.cfg are still available at DLINK,
- An ODI Packet Driver Wrapper https://www.zx.net.nz/netware/client/dos-packet-drivers.shtml
I've preserved everything in this package. Just set the network directory and run DGE528T.bat, or enter everything necessary in Autoexec.bat.
::AUTOEXEC.BAT
set NETWORK=c:\driver\network
call %NETWORK%\dge528t\dge528t.bat
::or directly in AUTOEXEC.BAT
set NETWORK=c:\driver\network
:: load the LSL driver required for the wrapper
LH %NETWORK%\dge528t\lsl.com
:: load the ODI driver for this card
LH %NETWORK%\dge528t\d528ODI.com
:: Load ODI package wrapper
:: 1=board2 = Ethernet II (see cfg)
:: 96 = 0x60
LH %NETWORK%\dge528t\odipkt.com 1 96
::CONFIG.SYSBag
Here, however, it's better preserved from Manufacturer.
Miscellaneous
Network types
https://www.fambach.net/?p=12059
Conclusion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the card work | Yes – but a second one didn't work |
| How much did it cost? | 6.66 in the lot |
| Was the price okay? | Yes |
| Is it worth it? | This card isn't exactly retro, but it does what it's supposed to, so it's a clear yes. Since there are no DOS packet drivers, I would prefer other cards for DOS. |
| Overall conclusion | Positive |
Problems
No instructions and memory address unknown
If a driver is known, simply specify all addresses from 0x160-0x360 when loading. If the MAC address is not displayed as FF...FF, then the correct memory address should have been found.
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Sources
Good places to get network cards
DLINK DLink FTP
DOS Packet Driver http://www.georgpotthast.de/sioux/packet.htm
DOS Packet Driver https://packetdriversdos.net
Wrapper PD ODI/NDIS https://www.shikadi.net/network/
Computer-Retro – https://computer-retro.de/
General point of contact for hardware
Vogons https://vogonsdrivers.com
The Retro Web – https://theretroweb.com
Phil's Computer Lab https://www.philscomputerlab.com
Total Hardware – https://th99.dosreloaded.de/
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 30.04.2025 | Post Created |
| 01.05.2025 | Images added and finalised |