Intel PRO/1000 MT (PWLA8492MT) Network Adapter

Conserve valuable PCI slot space in servers, eliminate server bottlenecks and migrate existing Category-5 networks to Gigabit Ethernet easily and cost-effectively with the Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter. Featuring flexible, auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps performance, the Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter is designed to automatically scale with growing networks. Enhance server performance further by teaming the two connections together or team with other Intel PRO Server Adapters using Intel's advanced server feature software to achieve multi-Gigabit scalability and redundant failover capability. A compact form factor and swappable low-profile bracket allow this dual port Gigabit adapter to fit in even high-density, rack-mounted 1U and 2U servers. With a flexible design that fits almost any type of PCI bus, the standards-based management features and wide network operating system support help to ensure extensive compatibility with the latest server and networ...

Compatible with 32 and 64 bit PCI. Comes with normal and low...

Pros: Compatible with 32 and 64 bit PCI. Comes with normal and low profile backplates.
Cons: None
We had to relocate a server and needed to replace our fiber adapter with gigabit over copper. As the server is stuffed full of controller cards, I decided to opt for this dual port server adapter. The card ships with two rear plates, one normal and...

A must have for those who wish to share a DSL connection

Due to the increasing size of my home network, I decided toupgrade to the 8 port BEFSR81 from the 4 port BEFSR41. The two areidentical in size. A Cable/DSL router is a MUST HAVE for those whowish to share a broadband connection. 99 percent of DSL providersutilize what is known as Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet(PPoE). This works just like a normal dial up con nection where youhave a username and a password. Normally, this PPoE is done viasoftware installed on your computer. This has many limitations. First,the host computer must always be on for others to utilze aconnection. In that sense, each computer is not independent of theother.