Compare 3Com EtherLink III Combo (3C509B-COMBO) Network Adapter to 3Com (3C905CX-TX-M) Network Adapter

This is the EtherLink III ISA Combo Network Interface Card for your 10BASE-T or COAX network from 3Com. ??This card is ideal for those who want optimum performance for their PCI bus computers with the flexibility of a combo card containing RJ-45, BNC and AUI connectors. 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. Less

Our 10/100 managed NIC delivers the reliability and speed you demand in desktop connectivity. The centrally controlled management features are designed to reduce system administration costs and optimize network performance. Standards-based, this autonegotiating, dual-speed NIC is compatible with most PCs and operating systems for an easy migration to Fast Ethernet. It's also simple to connect. The installation CD-ROM includes the interactive, Web-based 3Com® Connection Assistant that makes configuration and troubleshooting easier than ever. In virtually no time, this intelligent and affordable NIC will help improve your network's performance and save you some shoe leather. Less