The Intel PRO/100 S Desktop Adapter is a 10/100 Mbps PCI network interface card engineered for desktop systems requiring reliable Ethernet connectivity. Built around the Intel 82550GY controller, this single-port adapter delivers 100BASE-TX performance via a standard RJ-45 connection and installs into any 32-bit busmaster-capable PCI slot with level-triggered interrupt support.
Technical Specifications
The adapter operates at 10/100 Mbps over Ethernet using the Intel 82550GY chipset. It conforms to IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN identification, and IEEE 802.1p Priority Queuing standards. The interface uses universal 32-bit PCI v2.2 connectivity with a single RJ-45 port. ACPI v1.0 compliance ensures power management integration.
– Key Features
• IPSec encryption offloading reduces CPU overhead on secured networks
• Wake on LAN (WOL) enables remote machine activation
• Intel Boot Agent supports network-based system provisioning
• Wired for Management (WfM) capability facilitates IT administration
• Intel SingleDriver™ Technology unifies driver management across PRO/100 adapters, streamlining deployment across heterogeneous Windows and Unix-based environments
• Intel Packet Protect II Software extends IPSec functionality to Windows 98 and Windows NT systems
– Typical Applications
Suitable for office networks, home office configurations, and legacy system upgrades requiring cost-effective 10/100 Mbps connectivity with security offloading.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports Windows 95 through Windows 10 (32- and 64-bit), Windows NT 4.0 SP5+, Windows 2000, Novell NetWare 3.x–5.x, Linux, Solaris, UnixWare, MS-DOS, and OS/2 2.x. Multiple driver versions available, including 8.0.47.0 (December 2007) and 8.0.43.0. Installation requires one open 32-bit PCI slot, busmaster capability, level-triggered interrupts, and current system BIOS.
