Netgear FA511 FA511 Product datasheet

NETGEAR

’s 10/100 dual-speed CardBus Ethernet PC Card is a 32-bit,

high-performance adapter that allows any CardBus-equipped computer to

connect to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.

Model FA511 supports hot-swapping, allowing you to insert and remove it as

necessary, without having to turn off or reset your PC. With a compact,

dongle-free design, Plug-and-Play simplicity, and PCI-like performance, the

Model FA511 unleashes the power of today's notebook PCs, allowing you to

keep pace with demanding applications and advanced desktop technologies.

CARDBUS SUPPORT

CardBus is a 32-bit bus-mastering architecture that operates at PCI local-bus speeds of

up to 33 MHz, yielding a peak bandwidth of 132 MB/sec. Unlike 16-bit PC Cards, which

operate at slower ISA bus speeds of 8 MHz using an ISA-like asynchronous protocol,

CardBus provides a fast 32-bit multiplexed address/data path that allows full access to

Fast Ethernet's bandwidth.

By utilizing internal bus speeds, CardBus can operate at speeds six times faster than a 16-

bit PC Card and five times faster than a 100 Mbps PC Card. In addition, CardBus PC

cards operate at 3.3 Volts, saving power and conserving your PC’s battery life.

BUS-MASTERING CAPABILITY

Model FA511 features leading-edge bus-mastering capabilities to optimize throughput

while maintaining low CPU utilization. Bus mastering allows the FA511 to assume control

of your PC’s system bus, accelerating data transfers. 16-bit PC Cards, by comparison, act

as a bus slave and pass data through the CPU before sending it to the host system. This

slows data transfers and strain your PC’s processor.

LOW VOLTAGE

The Model FA511 consumes a low 3.3 Volts of power.Low power consumption prolongs

your PC’s battery life, which allows you to run your PC longer without needing to

recharge it or use a power supply.

ROBUST

Designed specifically to harness the power of the latest networking technology with

32-bit ,10/100 performance.

SIMPLE TO USE

Plug and Play makes installation a snap.

Connect your notebook PC to

everything on your network

FA511

Help is there when you need it!

NETGEAR provides free, 24x7

telephone and e-mail technical

support in English, with selected

local language support during

office hours.

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CardBus Mobile Adapter

10/100 Mbps