The D-Link DGE-560T PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter adds a wired network connection to a desktop PC through a PCI Express slot. Its driver lets Windows recognize the adapter and communicate with it, enabling access to your local network and the internet. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, choose a driver package that matches both your operating system and the adapter’s hardware revision.

Key Features

• Wired Ethernet connectivity: Enables Windows to use the DGE-560T for network access through an Ethernet cable.
• Gigabit network support: Allows the adapter to operate at speeds up to 1 Gbps when connected to compatible network equipment with suitable cabling. Actual transfer speeds depend on your network and connected devices.
• Windows integration: Makes the adapter available through Device Manager and Windows network settings, where you can check its status and configure connection options.
• Connection troubleshooting: Installing the correct driver can help resolve an unrecognized Ethernet controller or problems caused by missing or incompatible driver software.

How to Install

1. Check your adapter and Windows version. Confirm that the card is a D-Link DGE-560T and identify its hardware revision from the product label. Check your Windows edition and system type, then verify that the selected driver explicitly supports that combination.

1. Download and extract the driver. Save the compatible package to your PC. If the computer has no working internet connection, download it on another device and transfer it using a USB drive. Extract compressed files before installation.

1. Run the installer, if included. Open the setup program, approve the administrator prompt, and follow the instructions. If the package has no installer, use the manual method in the next step.

1. Install manually through Device Manager if needed. Find the adapter under Network adapters or look for an Ethernet controller under Other devices. Right-click it, select Update driver, choose Browse my computer for drivers, and point Windows to the extracted folder.

1. Restart and test the connection. Restart if prompted, then connect an Ethernet cable to your router or switch. Confirm that Device Manager shows no warning icon and test access to your network or the internet. If the adapter remains unavailable, recheck the driver’s operating-system and hardware-revision compatibility.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or driver won’t load: Older DGE-560T packages may be blocked by Windows driver-signature or compatibility checks. Run the installer as administrator and use Compatibility Mode for the listed Windows version; if setup still fails, update manually via Device Manager using the extracted INF file.
• Adapter not detected: Reseat the card in its PCIe slot, try another slot, and check BIOS for the slot being disabled. In Device Manager, scan for hardware changes and look under “Other devices” for an unknown Ethernet controller.
• Version conflicts or unstable link: Windows may load a generic driver or retain an old D-Link/Realtek package. Uninstall the existing adapter driver, restart, then install the correct DGE-560T package. Verify the Hardware ID in Device Manager before choosing a driver.