StarTech.com 1 Port Low Profile PCI 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Adapter Card (ST100SLP)
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Manufacturer: STARTECH.COMAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Unix
Model: ST100SLP
Product features:
- Cost effective and simple Ethernet networking for Low Profile/small form factor (SFF) systems
- Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support
- A single 10/100 Mbps compatible RJ45 Ethernet port
- Network Link/Activity and 10/100 Mbps LED indicators
- Fully Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
- Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction (Auto MDI/MDI-X)
- Full and half duplex support
- Supports optional Boot ROM (Realtek RTL8139D Compatible Boot ROM required)
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Customer Review: A Solid Yet Basic Low Profile Ethernet Adapter
Summary: 4 Stars
For those of you that have computer systems that do not allow for full size PCI card installation, a low profile network controller is probably what you need. Although most mini, mid and full sized tower PCs offer easy installation of a normal PCI controller, a desktop PC (that lays horizontal on your desk) usually only offers open slots for low profile (sometimes called "half-height") cards. In fact, some desktop PCs offer no expansion slots whatsoever. Since low profile cards are not in very high demand these days, they can be a real challenge to find when shopping for PCI card; such as a video controller, modem, soundcard or network adapter.
My oldest daughter has a little HP desktop PC, and during a recent electrical storm her integrated network controller (built in to the motherboard) got zapped. Her system had one open PCI slot, for which I wanted to install a new network adapter, but I noticed that it was a low profile slot, which meant that I couldn't just run to my local electronics store and buy one. I searched a great deal on-line and found the StarTech ST100SLP Ethernet Network Adapter here on Amazon.com. The cost was very low, which kind of scared me a little, but I researched the product on-line and found that most people stated that it was a decent performer.
The product box contains very few items. Of course it contains the ST100SLP Ethernet adapter, as well as an installation manual and an installation floppy diskette. Yes, you heard me correctly; installation "DISKETTE". Most newer computers don't even come with a diskette drive any more so I was rather surprised to find this form of media, rather than a CD-ROM disk. Of course the drivers can also be downloaded directly from the StarTech.com website, in case anyone needs them. Fortunately Windows XP (which is the OS on my daughter's PC) has built-in drivers for this controller, so there was no need for me to install the drivers from StarTech. I simply snapped the StarTech ST100SLP adapter card into my daughter's PC and powered the PC on. As soon as Windows XP loaded it detected the new controller and installed the necessary drivers for it. It immediately acquired an IP address from my home network router (via DHCP) and I was browsing the Internet within just a couple of minutes.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase of the StarTech low profile Ethernet adapter. It functions as promised by the manufacturer and the installation was as effortless as I could have hoped for. Although this card is only a 10/100 Mbps controller (not capable of Gigabit speeds), it is a real bargain for the money. Amazon had one of the lowest prices I could find for this item, and I received it within 2 business days. I cannot truly attest to how well the ST100SLP will hold up over time but I feel that it is a well built product that will potentially last for several years (provided we don't get hit by another close lightning strike!). Even if I have to replace it in the next year or two, the StarTech ST100SLP is priced low enough to prevent any hard feelings on my part. Keep in mind, the ST100SLP is a budget network adapter, so don't expect any bells and whistles, or to set any data transfer speed records. However, for basic web browsing, e-mail, and mild amounts of home network file transfers, I highly recommend this product for any consumer that requires a low profile Ethernet adapter for their desktop PC.
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Description of StarTech.com 1 Port Low Profile PCI 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Adapter Card (ST100SLP)
This 1 Port PCI Fast Ethernet Network Adapter Card offers a reliable, cost-effective Ethernet network connection that's ideal for small form factor computers. Delivering a simple connection to 10/100Mbps (Fast) Ethernet networks, the NIC features auto-negotiation that senses speed and duplex capabilities of connected devices and full duplex support for data transfer rates up to 200Mbps.A versatile network interface solution, the NIC features a low profile mounting bracket that's suitable for small form factor computers, and is supported by all popular operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Novell platforms. Backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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