Netgear FA511 Leaflet
N E T G E A R
’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.
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.
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.
C A R D B U S S U P P O R T
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.
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.
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.
B U S - M A S T E R I N G C A P A B I L I T Y
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.
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.
L O W V O L T A G E
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.
your PC’s battery life, which allows you to run your PC longer without needing to
recharge it or use a power supply.
R O B U S T
Designed specifically to harness the power of the latest networking technology with
32-bit ,10/100 performance.
32-bit ,10/100 performance.
S I M P L E T O U S E
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
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