HP OEM Intel EtherExpress Pro/100B 82557 PCI 10/100 NIC Network Card Vintage
Bottom line: The HP OEM Intel EtherExpress Pro/100B 82557 PCI 10/100 NIC Network Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro networking cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
HP OEM Intel EtherExpress Pro/100B PCI network card featuring the Intel 82557 controller and National Semiconductor DP83840VCE PHY. Pulled from HP workstation hardware. Clean used condition. SPECIFICATIONS: - Controller: Intel S82557 (EtherExpress Pro/100B) - PHY: National Semiconductor DP83840VCE - Speed: 10/100 Mbps - Interface: PCI - Port: RJ-45 - Indicators: Link / Activity / 100 / TX - FCC ID: B94HPNC102 - PCB: PB352510-003 - Made in Puerto Rico Well-regarded vintage NIC with broad OS driver support including DOS, Windows 9x/NT, Linux, and BSD. Solid choice for vintage workstation…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored HP OEM Intel EtherExpress Pro/100B 82557 PCI 10/100 NIC Network Card… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. Intel'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.
Full Specifications
| controller | 82557 |
|---|---|
| ethernet_speed_mbps | 100 |
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