Compare 3Com EtherLink III TPO (3C509-TPO) Network Adapter to 3Com (3C996B-T) Network Adapter

This is the EtherLink III ISA TP Network Interface Card for your 10BASE-T network from 3Com. This card is the one for value conscience users who require the best possible performance out of their network interface card. Installation is a breeze with these cards using the AutoLink software, which consists of a single step procedure. Full SNMP management is available through the integrated Transcend PC Link SmartAgent software, and since it is Desktop Management Interface (DMI) enabled, it can be managed by any DMI-compliant software. Also included is the EtherDisk software, which contains drivers for most of the popular operating systems. There is also the Parallel Tasking Architecture that increases throughput and bus mastering for low CPU utilization for the performance you would expect from 3Com. Don't forget the seamless Win95 support making this one of the best selling cards in the world. Less

Need to upgrade your network without taxing your IT budget? 3Com gigabit server NICs give you a cost-effective way to migrate to Gigabit Ethernet. Get a dramatic throughput boost, advanced server features, and more. These autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs work with your existing Category 5 or Category 5e copper wiring. Less