Detect Ethernet card

thelameduck · 09-22-2002, 11:43 AM

there are two computers in my home, one that belongs to me, the other to a family member. The computer that doesn't belong to me has just been reformated, and needs its PCI Ethernet Controller's driver to be reinstalled. I don't know what the name of the card is, so how can i find out so that i can download the driver on my computer and install it so that the other will have internet access? Please help.
thanks

**Zvalkor** · 09-22-2002, 11:51 AM

You will need to look at the network card. Somewhere on the card there should be some info that will tell you the manufacturer and model number of the card.

If the ethernet controller is built on the motherboard you should be able to get the drivers from the system manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer.

thelameduck · 09-22-2002, 11:54 AM

I see on the back of the card, it says D-Link, which is the company, but there web site really wants the model number. is there a way to detect it???

**Zvalkor** · 09-22-2002, 12:16 PM

Here is a list of all model numbers for dlink cards. Do any of these appear anywhere on the card?

DE-220PCT
DE-528CT
DFE-500TX
DFE-530TX
DFE-530TX+
DFE-550TX
DFE-570TX
DFE-580TX
DGE-500SX
DGE-500T
DGE-550SX
DGE-550T

DaTruMasta · 09-22-2002, 12:16 PM

The model number should also be on the card.

thelameduck · 09-22-2002, 12:30 PM

thank you for replying, and going through all that work, but the card only says D-Link, is there another way to get the model number, such as a program that identifies hardware?

**Zvalkor** · 09-22-2002, 12:33 PM

I looked around the dlink site and did not see an ID prog for cards. You may want to call them. 1-877-453-5465

They should be able to help you id the card.

thelameduck · 09-22-2002, 01:13 PM

problem solved, thanks so much for your help. you guys were right. i finally found the model number on the side of a circut on the card. everything is working. thanks again.

**Pseudocyber** · 09-22-2002, 01:29 PM

FYI: Electronic devices in the US have an FCC number. You can go to the FCC website for investigating what a device is and use the number.

09-22-2002, 02:13 PM

I have seen many a card with no FCC number on them! I don't know where they come from but there are plenty of them around.................

**Pseudocyber** · 09-22-2002, 02:37 PM

Hmm. Maybe Tijuana? ;)

Just a hint to those that don't know about that trick.

09-22-2002, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
thelameduck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4 OS: Win98	Detect Ethernet card there are two computers in my home, one that belongs to me, the other to a family member. The computer that doesn't belong to me has just been reformated, and needs its PCI Ethernet Controller's driver to be reinstalled. I don't know what the name of the card is, so how can i find out so that i can download the driver on my computer and install it so that the other will have internet access? Please help. thanks

09-22-2002, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zvalkor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 598 OS: XP Pro , SuSE 8.2	You will need to look at the network card. Somewhere on the card there should be some info that will tell you the manufacturer and model number of the card. If the ethernet controller is built on the motherboard you should be able to get the drivers from the system manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer. __________________ If this post seems strange, don't worry. It's just me.

09-22-2002, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zvalkor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 598 OS: XP Pro , SuSE 8.2	Here is a list of all model numbers for dlink cards. Do any of these appear anywhere on the card? DE-220PCT DE-528CT DFE-500TX DFE-530TX DFE-530TX+ DFE-550TX DFE-570TX DFE-580TX DGE-500SX DGE-500T DGE-550SX DGE-550T __________________ If this post seems strange, don't worry. It's just me.

09-22-2002, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zvalkor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 598 OS: XP Pro , SuSE 8.2	I looked around the dlink site and did not see an ID prog for cards. You may want to call them. 1-877-453-5465 They should be able to help you id the card. __________________ If this post seems strange, don't worry. It's just me.

09-22-2002, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
thelameduck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4 OS: Win98	I see on the back of the card, it says D-Link, which is the company, but there web site really wants the model number. is there a way to detect it???

09-22-2002, 12:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
DaTruMasta DaMan With The Masta Plan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 403 OS: Windows XP	The model number should also be on the card.

09-22-2002, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
thelameduck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4 OS: Win98	thank you for replying, and going through all that work, but the card only says D-Link, is there another way to get the model number, such as a program that identifies hardware?

09-22-2002, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
thelameduck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4 OS: Win98	problem solved, thanks so much for your help. you guys were right. i finally found the model number on the side of a circut on the card. everything is working. thanks again.

09-22-2002, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pseudocyber NetEngr/Geek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth\US\NC\Charlotte Posts: 1,394 OS: Win2K	FYI: Electronic devices in the US have an FCC number. You can go to the FCC website for investigating what a device is and use the number.

09-22-2002, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPEEDO Posts: n/a OS:	I have seen many a card with no FCC number on them! I don't know where they come from but there are plenty of them around.................

09-22-2002, 02:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pseudocyber NetEngr/Geek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth\US\NC\Charlotte Posts: 1,394 OS: Win2K	Hmm. Maybe Tijuana? ;) Just a hint to those that don't know about that trick.