DFE-500TX Ethernet PC Card User's Guide
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throughput by reducing latency (waiting for CPU service) during transmissions
and receptions.
Features
Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-500TX Adapter provides
the following features:
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Operates in a PCI Bus Master slot of a Pentium/486 computer,
independent of CPU speed
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PCI Bus Master memory access, for high throughput and low CPU
demand
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Complies with IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX and 10Base-T Ethernet
standards
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Plug and Play installation
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RJ-45 connector for network cable connection
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100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet data transfer, selected via
Autonegotiation
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Full duplex or half-duplex operation, selected by Autonegotiation
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Autonegotiation selects interoperation options for compatibility and best
performance
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Built-in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of memory transfers
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Multi-thread operation
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32-bit memory addressing provides 4GB range
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VLSI components provide high reliability, low power consumption and
reduced card size
