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HP OEM Intel EtherExpress Pro/100B 82557 PCI 10/100 NIC Network Card Vintage
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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

controller82557
ethernet_speed_mbps100

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