Performance & Speed
- Gigabit Speeds: It supports 10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation, allowing it to connect at the maximum speed supported by your network and router.
- Full Duplex: In full-duplex mode, it can achieve data rates of up to 2000Mbps (2000Mbps combined for send and receive).
- Jumbo Frame Support: It supports jumbo frames up to 7680 bytes, which can improve network efficiency for large data transfers.
Interface & Compatibility
- Bus Interface: It uses a 32-bit PCI interface (compatible with PCI Revision 2.1/2.2).
- Port: It features a single 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables.
- Auto-MDI/MDIX: The port supports automatic crossover detection, so you don't need to worry about using a straight-through or crossover cable.
Key Features
- Boot ROM Support: Some versions (like the TG-3269C) include a BootROM slot, which supports diskless booting (remote boot) for workstations.
- VLAN & QoS: It supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and IEEE 802.1p priority tagging, which can be useful in managed network environments.
- Power Management: It supports ACPI and PCI power management for modern operating systems.
- LED Indicators: There are LEDs for Link/Act at 10/100/1000Mbps and a Duplex indicator to show connection status.
System & Package
- Drivers: It includes a resource CD with drivers for older Windows versions (including Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, NT), as well as Linux and Novell Netware.
- Package Contents: The box typically includes the network adapter, a resource CD, and a quick installation guide.
