NETGEAR FA511 32-bit CarBus PC Card Mobile (10/100)

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NETGEAR's 10/100 dual-speed CardBus Ethernet PC Card is a 32-bit, high-performance adapter that allows any CardBus-equipped computer to connect to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Model FA511 supports hot-swapping, allowing you to insert and remove it as necessary, without having to turn off or reset your PC.
Manufacturer		Netgear, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number		FA511
Manufacturer Website Address		www.netgear.com
Brand Name		Netgear
Product Name		FA511 Network Adapter
Packaged Quantity		1
Product Type		Fast Ethernet Card
Interfaces/Ports	Host Interface	CardBus
	Number of Ports	1
	Interfaces/Ports	1 x RJ-45
Media & Performance	Twisted Pair Cable Standard	Category 5
	Distance Support	300ft Category 5 UTP
Network & Communication	Network Technology	10/100Base-TX
Management & Protocols	Protocols	Fast Ethernet
Power Description	Input Voltage	3.3 V DC
	Power Consumption	Maximum
Environmental Conditions	Temperature	32 °F (0 °C) to 131 °F (55 °C) Operating
	Humidity	10% to 90% Non-condensing Operating
Physical Characteristics	Form Factor	Internal
	Dimensions	0.56" Height x 2.13" Width x 4.38" Depth
	Shipping Dimensions	2" Height x Width x 9" Depth
	Weight	1.94 oz
	Shipping Weight	0.6 lb
Miscellaneous	Package Contents	CardBus Fast Ethernet Mobile Adapter Installation manual Installation CD-ROM Support Information Card
	Additional Information	IRQ: Automatically assigned by Plug and Play system. DRIVERS PROVIDED: Microsoft Windows: - Windows for Workgroups 3.11 - Windows NT v4.0/2000 - Windows 95/98/Me Novell NetWare: - Client for DOS/Windows (16 bit) Others: - Linux (Red Hat) 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0 - NDIS 2.0 for DOS CARDBUS SUPPORT: CardBus is a 32-bit bus-mastering architecture that operates at PCI local-bus speeds of up to 33 MHz, yielding a peak bandwidth of 132 MB/sec. Unlike 16-bit PC Cards, which operate at slower ISA bus speeds of 8 MHz using an ISA-like asynchronous protocol, CardBus provides a fast 32-bit multiplexed address/data path that allows full access to Fast Ethernet's bandwidth. By utilizing internal bus speeds, CardBus can operate at speeds six times faster than a 16- bit PC Card and five times faster than a 100 Mbps PC Card. In addition, CardBus PC cards operate at 3.3 Volts, saving power and conserving your PC's battery life. BUS-MASTERING CAPABILITY: Model FA511 features leading-edge bus-mastering capabilities to optimize throughput while maintaining low CPU utilization. Bus mastering allows the FA511 to assume control of your PC's system bus, accelerating data transfers. 16-bit PC Cards, by comparison, act as a bus slave and pass data through the CPU before sending it to the host system. This slows data transfers and strain your PC's processor. LOW VOLTAGE: The Model FA511 consumes a low 3.3 Volts of power. Low power consumption prolongs your PC's battery life, which allows you to run your PC longer without needing to recharge it or use a power supply. ROBUST: Designed specifically to harness the power of the latest networking technology with 32-bit ,10/100 performance. SIMPLE TO USE: Plug and Play makes installation a snap Compact, dongle-free design
	System Requirements	Min Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 Microsoft Windows 3.11 Microsoft Windows 95/98 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows XP Novell NetWare Red Hat Linux 6.0 Red Hat Linux 6.1 Red Hat Linux 6.2 Red Hat Linux 7.0
	Certifications & Standards	IEEE 802.3i IEEE 802.3U
Warranty		5 Year

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