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27-Jul-2003, 03:24 PM

imported_Slvr-Bullet

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Ethernet card question(s)

Gf just signed up with Bell Sympatico's DSL Basic package and needs to get a PCI ethernet card.

We've checked online and have seen differing prices between $10 (Canada Computers) and $30 (Futureshop).

She doesn't need anything fancy. What's the difference in ethernet cards anyways??

Here's the specs of the one from Canada Computers

SMC1244TX - Fast Ethernet PCI Network Card

SMC1244TX offers the most affordable Fast Ethernet card on the market today for servers and workstations. It is simple and easy to use. It offers the advantage of upgrading your network to 100Mbps speed when it is connected to a Fast Ethernet hub or switch. It features auto-negotiation, full duplex support, diagnostics LEDs, optional Boot Rom, and 32-bit PCI bus master operation. SMC1244TX is the simplest and most cost-effective solution for you to future proof your network.

Is this one any good??
D-Link DFE-530TX

http://www.shop.dlink.ca/pdf/dfe530tx.pdf

27-Jul-2003, 03:57 PM

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no diff for your GF. Just get the cheaper one. there are no visible advantages aside features you will hardly use.

ethernet is ethernet. Service is more important I think. Like DSL 3.0MB.

27-Jul-2003, 05:37 PM

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yeah I agree a ethernet card is an ethernet card is an ethernet card they are all the same in my mind

27-Jul-2003, 05:38 PM

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ya, just get the cheap $10 ones from yer local cheap-*** puter store..
they've always done me good..

27-Jul-2003, 06:18 PM

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Make sure its in the hcl...

28-Jul-2003, 12:05 AM

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Make sure its in the hcl...

28-Jul-2003, 12:25 AM

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I have one I think in box I believe may have taken it out once, I'll be at the meet if you want it for ...... make an offer
let me know

28-Jul-2003, 09:39 AM

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28-Jul-2003, 04:37 PM

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Steve I got a ton of extra 10 and 100mbit ethernet cards... PM me... its yours free

29-Jul-2003, 11:15 AM

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SMC cards are good. I love their products compared to Linksys or Dlink.....

29-Jul-2003, 11:30 AM

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HCL=Hardware compatibility list

29-Jul-2003, 03:41 PM

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i have sohoware, and i have no problems.
and as for a network card, anything that is 10/100 is suffice. full duplex is optional.
if you have rogers a 10mb ethernet card is suffice.