The D-Link DGE-528T is a high-performance 10/100/1000Mbps copper Gigabit PCI card for desktop PC. Installable in a PC equipped with PCI expansion slots this card turns a desktop computer into a high-bandwidth Gigabit workstation or a server running at 2000Mbps full-duplex speed. Capable of running at full-duplex Gigabit speed this card gives your PC 2000Mbps data transmission on your existing Cat. 5 twisted-pair network cable. As an inexpensive alternative solution to fibre-optic the card allows you to instantly upgrade to Gigabit without requiring you to install new expensive fibre cables. The card supports 10/100/1000Mbps network speed auto-sensing and full/half duplex auto-negotiation. The card provides on-board screening of VLANs Tagged Ethernet frames allowing your PC to be configured with VLAN-supported switch. Your PC can be part of a VLAN network where domains are segmented up to enhance performance and security.