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J2146A - HP Network Adapter Communication Link Interface Board 10Base-2 (Coax) 802.3 LAN Card
- 1 x BNC Port
- 10Mb/s Speed
- 10Base-2 Ethernet (Thinnet)
- IEEE 802.3 Compliant
- Wired LAN Card
- HPE branded hardware
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Port Type
- BNC
- Number of Ports
- 1
- Speed
- 10Mb/s
- Ethernet Standard
- 10Base-2 (IEEE 802.3)
- Wireless
- No
- Brand
- HPE
Product details
The HPE J2146A is a Wireless LAN Card that operates at 10Mb/s using BNC connectors for 10Base-2 networking. It supports IEEE 802.3 standards, providing wired Ethernet connectivity over coaxial cable.
Technical Information
| Port Type | BNC |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Speed | 10Mb/s |
| Ethernet Standard | 10Base-2 (IEEE 802.3) |
Additional Specifications
| Wireless | No |
| Brand | HPE |
| Model | J2146A |
Description
The HPE J2146A is a network interface card that provides 10Mb/s Ethernet connectivity using the 10Base-2 standard, also known as Thinnet. This standard utilizes coaxial cable with BNC connectors for network connections. The card features a single BNC port, allowing it to be connected to a coaxial network segment. It adheres to the IEEE 802.3 standard for Ethernet communication, ensuring compatibility with other devices on a 10Base-2 network. Despite the title mentioning 'Wireless LAN Card', the technical specifications (10Mb/s, BNC, 10Base-2) clearly indicate a wired Ethernet adapter. The 10Base-2 standard was common in early Ethernet networks but has largely been superseded by faster and more flexible technologies like twisted-pair Ethernet (10Base-T and higher). This card would be suitable for legacy systems or specific networking environments where 10Base-2 is still in use. As an HPE product, the J2146A is designed for reliability within its intended operational scope. It offers a basic networking solution for systems requiring a 10Mb/s wired connection via coaxial cable. Its primary function is to enable a computer to communicate over a 10Base-2 Ethernet network segment.
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