

If your computer already has onboard Gigabit Ethernet, you can add a Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic and use it for dedicated connection to a printer, AirPort Extreme base station, DSL or cable modem, or a metadata server, while leaving your onboard Gigabit Ethernet port(s) available for other connections.
Technical Notes:
(1) Not compatible with Mac Pro (Early 2009), nor with slot 2 (PCIe 2.0 slot) in Mac Pro (Early 2008). |
Whether you need to add an additional Ethernet port to your Mac, or step up to Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for your PC, get a Sonnet Presto™ Gigabit PCIe Basic Gigabit Ethernet adapter card for PCI Express for a simple networking solution! Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic is compatible in Mac Pro(1), and Power Mac G5 & PCs with a PCI Express (PCIe) slot, and its plug-and-play simplicity makes installation a breeze; you'll complete the process in a few simple steps.
Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic offers basic networking connectivity and supports gigabit speeds over common CAT-5 cabling, so costly cable replacement is unnecessary. If your computer already has onboard Gigabit Ethernet, you can add a Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic and use it for dedicated connection to a printer, AirPort® Extreme base station, DSL or cable modem, or a metadata server, while leaving your onboard Gigabit Ethernet port(s) available for other connections. This Sonnet card offers simple configuration, and its 1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation and full/half duplex communication support allow it to be used in most networks. Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic also includes a low profile mounting bracket that enables the card to be easily installed in low profile PCs.
Key Benefits
- Simple way to add or expand Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any compatible computer
- Supports gigabit speeds on common CAT-5 cabling—no need for costly cable replacement
- Easy installation
- 1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation
- Full/half duplex
- Native PCI Express (PCIe) x1 host bus interface
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Mac Compatibility
- Mac Pro(1)
- Power Mac G5 with PCI Express slots
- Mac OS® X Version 10.5 and later, 10.4.11
- Snow Leopard compatible, 32 bit kernel only
Windows Compatibility
- PC with PCI Express slot(1)
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows XP SP2
Technical Specifications
| Hardware |
| Warranty |
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Bus Interface |
PCI Express |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
| Network Connectors |
One RJ-45 connector supports 1000 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10 Mbps network speed and Auto-MDI/MDI-X |
| Standard |
Compliant with 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 specification |
| Network |
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT, 100BaseTX, 10BaseT) |
| Network Power |
UTP x 1 (Auto-MDI/MDI-X) |
| IRQ Line |
Assigned by system |
| I/O Address |
Assigned by system |
| Transmission Rates |
10 Mbps/20 Mbps;
100 Mbps/200 Mbps;
1000 Mbps/2000 Mbps |
| Link |
Does not support Link Aggregation |
| Packets |
Maximum packet size: 1500 bytes |
| LEDs |
1000 Mbps Link/Activity;
100 Mbps Link/Activity |
| Package Contents |
PCIe Ethernet network adapter card, low profile mounting bracket, quick start guide. |
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Specifications subject to change without notice
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