Netgear FA-310TX 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI Card
Netgear FA-310TX 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI Card
Manufacturer: Netgear
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
The NETGEAR FA310TX is an auto-sensing, 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PCI adapter designed to support the next generation multimedia power-applications. The NETGEAR adapter is like 2 products in 1 while it supports the 100BASE-TX 100 Mbps high-speed standard, it also runs in the pervasive 10BASE-T 10 Mbps mode. Moreover, the FA310TX is priced at a level comparable to many 10BASE-T only adapters removing any reason to buy 10 Mbps -only adapters even if there is no immediate plan to upgrade to 100 Mbps.Install the adapter once, and it will operate with either 10 Mbps 10BASE-T or 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX hubs or switches. Single network connection works at either speed - the FA310TX can be introduced in a 10 Mbps environment and later upgraded to 100 Mbps with no changes to the desktop. A graphical interface guides the user through the installation of software drivers and support files for all popular network operating systems. Plug-N-Play compliance enables the adapter to be automatically configured.
Amazon.com Review
Whether you're putting together a new network or just need to add a computer to your existing setup, 10/100Base-T Ethernet network interface cards (NICs) are the way to go for home and small-businesses use. The Netgear FA310TX skimps on a few advanced features we've seen with competing cards, but offers a low price that anyone on a tight budget will appreciate.
This NIC connects to a PCI slot on the motherboard, so it's quite easy to install. You just turn off the computer, seat the card in the PCI slot, connect the card to your network hub via a cable (not included), and turn on the PC. Windows will recognize the card and ask for drivers, which are supplied on an included floppy diskette. Customers with experience installing modems, video cards, or nearly any other internal PC device should have this card installed and working in under 20 minutes.
The FA310TX is a very basic card. Wake-On-LAN is not supported--there isn't even a connecter if you have an extra WOL cable lying around. There are five status lights that show various types of network activity and also let you know when collisions are happening. We didn't have any trouble with this easy-to-install card, and it would make a good choice for anyone looking to expand their network without breaking the bank. --T. Byrl Baker
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The Netgear FA310TX is an auto-sensing, 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet PCI adapter designed to support multimedia applications. With easy, one-step installation, the adapter operates with either 100BaseTX or 10Base-T hubs and switches, providing either 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps modes of operation. Thus, introduced in a 10 Mbps environment, it can later be upgraded to 100 Mbps with no changes to the desktop. Its 32-bit architecture and PCI bus mastering enable speedy network response with minimal CPU overhead. Five LEDs provide clear, at-a-glance status to help ensure proper configuration and operation.
The FA-310TX Fast Ethernet PCI card comes with a lifetime warranty
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