A NIC or Network Interface Card is a circuit board or chip, which allows the computer to communicate to other computers on a Network. When connected to the network, computers can share websites, files, printers and other resources. The most popular networking standard at the moment is Ethernet, which one can recognize by the rectangular connectors with eight wires in them. Wireless network with the 802.11b and the faster 802.11g standard is also increasingly popular, both at home and in the office, though it is not yet as fast as wired (ethernet) network. A public place where you can use wireless internet is called a "hot spot".
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. With a compact, dongle-free design, Plug-and-Play simplicity, and PCI-like performance,
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the Model FA511 unleashes the power of today's notebook PCs, allowing you to keep pace with demanding applications and advanced desktop technologies.
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Specs
Alternatives
Options
Bandwidth
Data transfer rate (max)
The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another.
100 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Connectivity technology
Wired
Interface type
CardBus
I/O ports
An interface on a device to which you can connect another device.
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Description of characteristics; and/or size of the product; included by type.
Plug-in module
Networking features
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Energy management
Power consumption
Amount of power consumed by this model; expressed in watts. Typical values that manufacturers give are power consumption when off, standby/suspended mode, typical use, maximum usage.
0.5 W
Weight & dimensions
Dimensions W x D x H
Dimensions of the produkt (Width x Depth x Height) in millimeter.
111.3x 54x14.2 mm
Weight & dimensions
Weight
Weight of the product without packaging (nett weight). If possible, the nett weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please, note that sometimes the manufacturer is giving a too commercial interpretation of product weight, by leaving out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
55 g
System requirements
Compatible operating systems
List of desktop operating systems tested as compatible with this product, including coined name and version
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT v.4.0/2000
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature range (T-T)
0 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity range
10-90 %
Certificates
Compliance industry standards
List of characteristics that describe methods of compliance to industry-defined standards for the product
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE -TX Fast Ethernet; IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet