Netgear Network Card FA310TX
De rigeur ware for pain-free DSL surfing
By J. W. Dysart
With monthly rates for reliable high speed DSL Internet service
at $80 or more, it doesn't make sense to skimp on your network
card. NetGear's Network
Card FA310TX ($20 street) is one that delivers. This particular
add-on to the silicon universe pops into your PC and enables it to
link via modem wire to a DSL modem. The one I tested was a
no-brainer to install and the card has yet to cause even a smidgeon
of trouble. (Double-check with your ISP on the appropriate model
number for your DSL connection and PC.) Key product specs include
compatibility with Windows 95/98/NT, PCI plug-and-play
compatibility, and a RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T
Ethernet interface.
J.W. Dysart, a
software analyst and Internet business consultant, has written for
more than 40 publications, including The New York Times
and The Financial Times of London. He is also a columnist
for our sister publication, Business Start-Ups.