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Intel 305896-004 16-Bit ISA EtherExpress 16 8/16 Lan Adapter Card with COAX
- Intel EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter Card.
- 8/16-bit ISA bus interface.
- Provides Ethernet network connectivity.
- Features COAX (BNC) connector.
- Designed for legacy computer systems.
- Supports 10 Mbps Ethernet speeds.
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Product Overview
Intel 305896-004 is an 8/16-bit ISA network adapter card, specifically the EtherExpress 16. It provides Ethernet connectivity for older computer systems using the ISA bus, featuring COAX (BNC) connector support.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter Card |
| Interface | ISA (8/16-bit) |
| Connector Type | BNC (COAX) |
| Ethernet Speed | 10 Mbps |
Additional Specifications
| Chipset | Intel EtherExpress 16 |
| Vendor | Intel |
| Part Number | 305896-004 |
Product Description
The Intel 305896-004 is a legacy network interface card (NIC) that utilizes the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, commonly found in older personal computers. This specific model is the EtherExpress 16, designed to provide 10 Mbps Ethernet connectivity. The '8/16-bit' designation refers to its compatibility with both 8-bit and 16-bit ISA slots, offering broader compatibility with older motherboards. A key feature of this card is its BNC (Bayonet Neill–Concelman) connector, which is characteristic of Thin Ethernet (10BASE2) networking. This type of coaxial cable connection was prevalent in early Ethernet networks before the widespread adoption of twisted-pair cabling (like Cat5) and RJ45 connectors. The card allows older systems to connect to a local area network (LAN) using this established cabling standard. This adapter is primarily of interest to users maintaining or restoring vintage computer systems that require network connectivity. Its functionality is limited to basic 10 Mbps Ethernet, and it is not suitable for modern high-speed networking requirements. The Intel 305896-004 represents a piece of networking hardware from an era when ISA-based systems were the norm, providing essential connectivity for file sharing, printing, and early internet access.
