Compaq provides a broad range of high performance network controllers for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI and Token Ring networks. They are designed with a number of performance enhancing features such as bus-mastering for a balance of high throughput and low CPU utilization, and accelerated drivers for maximum performance and efficiency.
Compaq network controllers are tested to operate on a wide variety of industry-standard platforms. The card's flexibility is increased by allowing users to swap PC Cards to change functionality. Integrated Power Management allows portable users to operate on portable battery for longer period without recharge. Full-duplex transfer support (for 10Mb/s PC Cards) increases network transfer rate up to 20Mb/s. PC Card Plug and Play offers easy installation, eliminates conflict with other installed cards. Extensive Network Driver Support makes it possible to operate with most network operating systems, including Novell NetWare, Windows NT, Windows 95.