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PCIe Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with Intel I210AT LAN NIC Card for Support PXE for Windows/Windows Server/Linux(Lightning Protection Design) (ST729)
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C&N PCIe Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter

Bottom line: The C&N PCIe Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter ($21.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Intel I210AT controller, a widely supported chipset on Windows and Linux; main trade-off: single 1000M port, so there is no 2.5GbE or multi-gig speed.

$21.99

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Intel I210AT controller, a widely supported chipset on Windows and Linux
  • ✓ PXE boot support for network OS installs and diskless deployments
  • ✓ IEEE 1588/802.1AS precision packet timestamping for clock-sync setups
  • ✓ IEEE 802.1Qav AVB support for synchronized audio/video media streams
  • ✓ Listed support for Windows Server 2012-2022, RHEL 8/9, SLES, Ubuntu and Debian

Cons

  • ✗ Single 1000M port, so there is no 2.5GbE or multi-gig speed
  • ✗ Oldest Windows listed is 8.1, with no XP or 7 driver claims for retro builds
  • ✗ Warranty is 180 days per the listing, shorter than many NIC warranties
  • ✗ Lightning protection is claimed, but no surge rating is given

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored C&N PCIe Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. C&N's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Supports IEEE 802.1Qav Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) for customers that require tightly controlled media stream synchronization, buffering, and reservation.
  • Supports IEEE 1588/802.1AS for precision timestamping of packets. IEEE 1588 provides a mechanism for clock synchronization requirements of measurement and control systems.
  • Lightning Protection Design:This network card is designed with lightning protection to protect your computer from damage during lightning storms
  • OS Supports:Windows 8.1/10/11，Windows Server 2012/2012 R2/2016/2019/2022 ,Linux*:RHEL9.1 & 8.7， RHEL8.x (8.5 and previous)， SLES15 SP4， SLES15 SP3 and previous ，SLES12 SP5 ，SLES12 SP4 and Previous ，Ubuntu 22.04 LTS， Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ，Debian 11 13 / 12.3 12.2 and Previous
  • 180 day worry-free warranty and friendly customer service. If you have any questions, we will help you solve the problem when you need it, and if it can’t be solved, we will provide a refund and no return is required.

Full Specifications

BrandC&N
ColorST729-I210AT
Model NumberST729-I210AT
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In Media1 x CD, 1 x Low profile bracket, 1 x PCIe Gagibit Network card Intel I210AT, 1 x User’s Manual
Mfr Part NumberST729-I210AT
Number of Items1000
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolEthernet, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab，IEEE802.3x，IEEE802.3z，IEEE802.3az，IEEE802.1AS,802.1Qav,IEEE 1588
Data Transfer Rate1 Gigabytes Per Second
Hardware InterfacePCI Express x1
Warranty Description1-year
Lightning Protection DesignThis network card is designed with lightning protection to protect your computer from damage during lightning storms
Full listing titlePCIe Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with Intel I210AT LAN NIC Card for Support PXE for Windows/Windows Server/Linux(Lightning Protection Design) (ST729)

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