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Cisco-Linksys by Cisco LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card by Linksys
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Linksys Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD Platform: Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows XP Model: LNE100TX Product features: - Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
- Cabling Type - Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX
- Data Link Protocol - CSMA/CD
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Cisco-Linksys by Cisco LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN CardCustomer Review: An Affordable Alternative to My Preferred Network Adapter Summary: 4 Stars
Bottom-Line: If you need an affordable, reliable, easy-to-install and configure 32-Bit NIC look no further than the Linksys "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card."
For the past few months the unthinkable has been happening, my Intel Pro 100/1000Gbps desktop-class Network Interface Card (NIC) had been failing. I didn't want to believe it, but the last few days it has been none too obvious.
The problem: every time I restarted the (file) server the NIC was installed in, the adapter flapped, that is the link was dropping for long seconds, then come back for a minute, then dropping the link again.
The only way to resolve the issue was to turn the server off, unplug the RJ-45 cable from the NIC, turn the server back on, log into Windows, then plug the RJ-45 cable back into the NIC. After this procedure the NIC would stabilize. By not following the procedure the server would hang at "Applying Security Settings."
I played this game for the last three months until I finally grew tired of the drill. I caved in and slid my (spare) Linksys "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card" into the PCI slot. Problem solved!
The 411
The "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card" is a high performance NIC designed for desktop computers with 32-bit PCI expansion slots. Right out of the box, the "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card" is ready to run on both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks. The 10/100Mbps NIC can automatically detect your networks maximum speed and adjusts itself to the appropriate speed.
The "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card" also features Wake-On-LAN (WOL) a feature that allows you to remotely turn on the computer.
The NIC is equipped with two LED's; Amber to denote a network connection speed of 100Mbps, and; green (Link/Activity) to signal that the card has been connected to a network. The light will flicker when data is being transmitted and received over the network. The RJ-45 can accept a Category 3, or 5, network cable.
First Impressions
I am very pleased with my new Linksys "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card." I installed the NIC in a Dell tower computer with Windows 2008 Server Standard Edition. After the NIC was detected Windows 2008 installed the appropriate drivers; afterwards the "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card" was ready to use at full 100Mbps Duplex; that is 200Mbps.
Conclusion
Since installing the "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card" all has been well with the servers' network connectivity. Though I have always installed Intel NIC's in my server platforms, the Linksys "LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card" has proven itself a worthy "stopgap" replacement and one I might just keep in place over the long haul.
Description of Cisco-Linksys by Cisco LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN CardBuilt to run with the fastest network applications, the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card is a high performance network adapter for desktop computers with 32-bit PCI expansion slots. The EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card is ready to run with both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks right out of the box the cards 10/100 combo RJ-45 port automatically detects your networks maximum speed and adjusts itself accordingly. The EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card from Linksys also features Wake-On-LAN (WOL) event management. If your PCI motherboard has built-in WOL support, youll be able to utilize this unique management feature. You can remotely turn on any computer with a WOL network card. The ultimate in 10/100 networking is yours If you dont have WOL support on your motherboard or you have no need for it, dont worry your EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card will operate normally anyway. If your mission critical applications require blinding network speed, the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card is the best value for your networking dollar. Built to run with the fastest video, publishing, and database network applications, the EtherFast LAN Card is a high performance network adapter for 32-bit PCI local bus computers. Boasting a maximum data throughput of 132 Mbps, it includes a combo autodetecting 10BaseT/100Base-TX port, which means that you can begin using the EtherFast now--even if you don't plan on upgrading to a 100 Mbps network right away.
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