A superb, complete legacy networking find for vintage laptop builders, retro computing collectors, or hardware archivists! This is an authentic, late-90s Linksys Instant Ethernet Combo PCMCIA PC Card, model EC2T (Serial Number: 99827147), complete with its original proprietary media breakout dongle cable.This classic 16-bit PC Card Type II interface expands early laptop systems to utilize network protocols, featuring an advanced media coupler architecture designed for both 10BaseT (RJ-45) and 10Base2 (Coax BNC) combination setups. Famously built with robust NE2000 compatibility architecture, it is the ideal plug-and-play addition for vintage mobile rigs running native Windows 95, 98, or DOS terminal environments.The card and matching breakout lead are in excellent vintage cosmetic condition with straight terminal pins and a clean, scratch-free metal shell casing. Handled and stored strictly in a static-shielded workspace. Sold strictly as-is and completely untested due to lacking a legacy PCMCIA-capable test laptop in our studio.Item Details:
- Brand: Linksys
- Model: EC2T
- Serial Number (S/N): 99827147
- Interface Form Factor: PCMCIA PC Card (Type II)
- Included Accessories: Original proprietary plug-in breakout media dongle cable
- Network Speed: 10 Mbps Data Transfer Rate
- Compatibility Standards: IEEE 802.3 / Novell NE2000 Compliant
- Condition: Untested / As-Is. Pristine vintage cosmetic condition. Interface trace pins are straight and clean. Cable shielding is flexible and free of dry-rot or exposed wiring.
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