Core Description

The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card (LNE100TX) Version 5.1 is part of Linksys’s classic PCI network adapter line from the late 1990s–early 2000s. It was widely used in home and small‑office PCs before onboard Ethernet became standard. Version 5.1 is one of the later hardware revisions, typically featuring improved chipset stability and better driver support compared to earlier versions.

Key capabilities (from available product data):

- 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet — supports both 10Base‑T and 100Base‑TX speeds.

- PCI interface — standard 32‑bit PCI card compatible with legacy desktops.

- Full‑duplex support — allows up to 200 Mbps effective throughput when connected to a full‑duplex switch. (Inference based on typical EtherFast series behavior.)

- RJ‑45 port — standard Ethernet connector for CAT5/CAT5e cabling.

- Chipset — Version 5.1 commonly used the ADMtek AN983B controller (inferred from known revision history of LNE100TX cards).

- Driver support — Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP; Linux support available through generic AN983 drivers.