Intel ETHEREXPRESS-16TP 1 x Port RJ-45 10Mb/s 10Base-T AUI LAN ISA Network Adapter Card

SKU ETHEREXPRESS-16TP

Brand Intel

ISA bus interface for legacy systems
1 x 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet port
Supports 10Base-T Ethernet standard
Includes AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port for alternative media
Designed for 16-bit ISA slots
Plug-and-play configuration (may require drivers)
Suitable for vintage PCs and industrial control systems

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Key specifications

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Interface: ISA (16-bit)
Connector Type: RJ-45
Ethernet Standard: 10Base-T
Speed: 10 Mbps
Number of Ports: 1
Additional Ports: AUI

Product details

The Intel ETHEREXPRESS-16TP is an ISA bus network adapter card designed for early Ethernet networks. It features a single RJ-45 port supporting 10Base-T connections, enabling basic network connectivity for compatible systems.

Technical Information

Interface	ISA (16-bit)
Connector Type	RJ-45
Ethernet Standard	10Base-T
Speed	10 Mbps

Additional Specifications

Number of Ports	1
Additional Ports	AUI
Chipset	Intel (specific model may vary)
Form Factor	Expansion Card

Description

The Intel ETHEREXPRESS-16TP is a legacy network interface card (NIC) designed to provide Ethernet connectivity to computer systems equipped with an ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus. This particular model is tailored for older personal computers and workstations that predate the widespread adoption of PCI or PCIe interfaces. It allows these systems to connect to a local area network (LAN) using the 10Base-T Ethernet standard, which operates at a maximum speed of 10 Megabits per second (Mbps). The card features a standard RJ-45 connector, the common port used for twisted-pair Ethernet cabling. In addition to the RJ-45 port, it often includes an AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port. The AUI port provides a more versatile connection option, allowing the network card to be connected to various types of Ethernet media, such as coaxial cable (10Base2) or thicker Ethernet cables (10Base5), through external transceivers. This dual-port capability was common on older NICs to ensure compatibility with existing network infrastructure. Designed for 16-bit ISA slots, the ETHEREXPRESS-16TP requires appropriate drivers to function within the operating system. Its primary use case today is for maintaining or restoring connectivity on vintage computer systems, in specialized industrial environments, or for historical computing enthusiasts. The card represents a crucial piece of networking hardware from an era when connecting computers together was a significant technological undertaking.

Condition: Refurbished