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Ethernet Adapter Kext

Ok so all that is left is getting my ethernet adapter to work so I don't have to use my usb adapter I have a D-Link DFE-530TX+ ethernet adapter and it works on Tiger. Any ideas on which kext it would be? Also I have the cd that came along…

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@xx66stangxx Published 2008-03-12
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25,220 historical reads · 12 curated field notes (from 20 dispatches) · 2008-03-12 – 2008-03-13
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@WinLinMac01 (10)@xx66stangxx (8)@ilov3lala@cybland

Ok so all that is left is getting my ethernet adapter to work so I don't have to use my usb adapter I have a D-Link DFE-530TX+ ethernet adapter and it works on Tiger. Any ideas on which kext it would be? Also I have the cd that came along with it and it has a dmg for the driver but everytime I install it, it fails to work so could I possibly get the kext from the cd?

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Author Update #1 @xx66stangxx 2008-03-13

yup, I have the cd that came with the ethernet adapter, I Tried installing it through the installer on the cd but nothing I even tried putting the dlkfet kext into the extensions folder and loaded the kext but when I rebooted still no internet access.

Author Update #2 @xx66stangxx 2008-03-13

haha WinLinMac01 are you sure bcuz I got my sound to work through this way, I know I know just payday isn't till friday

Author Update #4 @xx66stangxx 2008-03-13

so what you are saying is buy the Realtek haha ok you have convinced me, on Friday I am going to order the one I showed you yesterday.

Author Update #5 @xx66stangxx 2008-03-13

I changed my mind just ordered it now haha hopefully I will have it by the beginning of next week.

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12 technical responses curated from 20 original dispatches

Field Note #2 @cybland 2008-03-13

Have you tried with the Mac driver from D-Link site: DFE530TX+ driver v3.46 (ftp.dl ink.com/NIC/dfe530tx+/Driver/DFE530TX+_driver_%20346.zip)

Field Note #3 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13

I'm telling you there is no way possible for this to work. Even throughout the previous releases. Realtek is waiting for you.

Field Note #4 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13

better to wait then, =) play with it and see how far you can get.

[cite] xx66stangxx:haha WinLinMac01 are you sure bcuz I got my sound to work through this way, I know I know just payday isn't till friday
Field Note #5 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13

@ I just checked your audio kext post. there was always a kext available for that actually for some time now. If I were you think twice before considering a purchase. google your way in regards to finding a kext your dlink card.

Field Note #7 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13

check this other post out that may answer what you really want to do about the kext related process.

Leopard Hardware Comparability List !
by chival4ry on Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:06 pm

Hi, our informations (will) help ourselves.

[My system]

o ASUS P5K STCOM [Mostly Good]
- Realtek ALC883, 8 channel High Definition Audio ( Patch - AppleAzaliaAudio.kext - only 2 channel works )
- Attansic L1, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ( No working - """I am using D-Link DFE 538TX PCI like Realtek 8139 )""""
- ICH9 (working)

o Intel Core2 Duo e6750 [Good]
o Nvidia 8600gt [Bad - No CI & QE]
o Segate SATA2 320GB x 2 [Good]
o LG Multi SATA DVD GSA H62L [Mostly Good]
o Samsung DDR2 1GB PC2 6400U CL x 2 [Good]
o Sparkletek ATX 450-PA [Good]
O My System 1 : E6750[good], 8600GT[mostly good] + 2600Pro[mostly good], Asus P5K[mostly good], Segate Sata2 320GB x2[good], LG DVD GSA H62L(sata)[good], D-Link DFE 538TX PCI[good]
( XxX 10.4.11 Rev1[good] , Kalyway 10.5.1[good] )
O My System 2 : p4 2.4c, Asus p4p 800, fx5600, Segate 80gbx2, Samsung 200gbx1, Realtek 8139

forum.osx86 scene.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2533

Field Note #9 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13

you see what people are doing here--> osx.kb ot.de/comments.php?DiscussionID=665&page=1#Item_0

Its all about Realtek. =)

Field Note #10 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13
[cite] xx66stangxx:so what you are saying is buy the Realtek haha ok you have convinced me, on Friday I am going to order the one I showed you yesterday.
Field Note #11 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13

Your very welcome. I'm here for us all. --WinLinMac01

[cite] xx66stangxx:Thanks again for all the help
Field Note #12 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-13

good to hear. =)

[cite] xx66stangxx:I changed my mind just ordered it now haha hopefully I will have it by the beginning of next week.
Sources & Contributor Provenance (4 credited usernames · Thread #683)
UsernameDossier ContributionDispatchesActive Window
@WinLinMac01Core Contributor102008-03-13
@xx66stangxxPrimary Author82008-03-12 → 2008-03-13
@ilov3lalaContributor12008-03-13
@cyblandContributor12008-03-13