PCI 10/100/1000 Adapter

📦 PCI 10/100/1000 Network Adapter – Specification Overview

🔌 Interface

• PCI (not PCI Express)

  • This is the older 32-bit PCI interface, not the newer PCIe (PCI Express).

  • Make sure your desktop motherboard has a standard PCI slot, as many modern boards only support PCIe.

🌐 Ethernet Speed

• 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)

  • Auto-negotiation for backwards compatibility with 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps networks

  • Full-duplex and half-duplex modes supported

🛠️ Hardware Features

• 1× RJ-45 Ethernet Port (standard LAN connector)

• May include:

  • Low-profile bracket (for slim cases)

  • LED indicators for link/activity

• Chipsets: Often Realtek (e.g., RTL8169), Intel, or Broadcom

💻 Operating System Support

• Widely compatible with:

  • Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

  • Linux

  • Some versions of FreeBSD or ESXi (depending on driver availability)