- Complies with industry standards for fast and reliable wired networking: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, and IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T. Supports 802.3x flow control and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging as standard features. - High-performance PCI interface for broad compatibility: 32-bit and 64-bit PCI bus operation with PCI 2.1/2.2/2.3 support and Rev.2.2 PCI Local Bus Master high-speed operation. - Easy installation and automatic configuration: Plug-and-Play installation that is automatically configured by the PC BIOS. One RJ-45 connector with auto speed negotiation. - Auto negotiation and wiring adaptivity: Auto detection of 10 Mbps Ethernet, 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, plus Auto MDI-X for automatic cable crossover or straight-through wiring. - Remote management and network features: Wake-on-LAN support for remote wake up; IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging for network segmentation. - Efficient data handling: Built-in FIFO buffers (8K/64K) reduce memory transfer overhead and support efficient data flow. - Standards and QoS support: Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, and IEEE 802.1Q Priority Queuing for prioritized traffic. - Flexible data transfer modes: Half duplex speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps; Full duplex speeds of 20/200/2000 Mbps; Access method CSMA/CD. - Interface and physical connection: PCI 2.1/2.2/2.3 32-bit and 64-bit interface; 1x UTP RJ-45 network port with Auto-MDI/MDI-X. - Visual indicators and compliance: LED indicator for Link/Activity; Certifications include FCC and CE. - 2-3 practical use scenarios: - Upgrade an older desktop PC with a PCI slot to support Gigabit Ethernet, enabling faster file transfers, backups, and network streaming in home or small office environments. - Deploy a compact server or media NAS in a home/office network with VLAN tagging for segmented traffic, while using Wake-on-LAN for remote maintenance and power management. - Add reliable, standards-based network connectivity to a workstation used for large data transfers or media editing, benefiting from auto negotiation to achieve optimal throughput without manual configuration.