Description
Intel EtherExpress 16 ISA LAN Adapter 308710-002 8/16-Bit Ethernet COAX AUI
The Intel EtherExpress 16 (part number 308710-002) is a 16-bit ISA Ethernet network adapter providing 10 Mbps connectivity over both COAX (10Base2/BNC) and AUI (10Base5/DB15) interfaces. It supports operation in either 8-bit or 16-bit ISA slots, making it broadly compatible across a wide range of vintage PC platforms. The card is built around the Intel 82586 LAN controller, the same chip used across Intel's early EtherExpress line.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Model: EtherExpress 16
- Part Number: 308710-002
- PCB Board Number: PB30B711-002
- Bus Interface: 16-bit ISA (also compatible with 8-bit ISA slots)
- Network Speed: 10 Mbps Ethernet
- Network Standards: 10Base2 (COAX/BNC), 10Base5 (AUI/DB15)
- Main Controller: Intel 82586 LAN coprocessor
- Connectors: BNC (COAX) and AUI DB15 on rear bracket
- On-board transformer: Valor LT6082
- FCC Class B ID: EJMPCEDPCLAB110B
- OUI / Ethernet Address Prefix: 00AA00 (Intel-assigned)
- Form Factor: Half-length ISA expansion card
- Country of Manufacture: Philippines (per PCB label)
- Includes: Card only — no driver disk, software, or accessories
Applications
The Intel EtherExpress 16 was part of Intel's first generation of PC Ethernet adapters, introduced in the late 1980s and widely deployed through the early-to-mid 1990s. ISA Ethernet cards like this one were the standard way to connect IBM-compatible PCs to 10 Mbps Ethernet networks during that era, whether in office LANs running Novell NetWare, Windows NT, or OS/2, or in academic and research environments. The dual BNC/AUI interface was common in mixed-media installations where both thin coaxial (10Base2) cable runs and transceiver-based 10Base5 backbone segments were in use. Today these cards remain sought after by hobbyists, vintage PC collectors, and administrators maintaining period-correct DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, or OS/2 systems — all of which have driver support for the EtherExpress 16. The Intel 82586 controller chipset is specifically what legacy-PC enthusiasts search for when sourcing NICs for retro builds.
This Intel EtherExpress 16 ISA LAN Adapter (308710-002) was powered on in our Windows XP test bed, where it was confirmed to power on and show activity — though it has not been tested beyond that point. The card is in good cosmetic shape with normal wear for its age. The PCB and traces look clean with no obvious damage. The BNC COAX port and AUI connector appear intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Intel |
Model: |
EtherExpress 16 |
MPN: |
308710-002 |
Secondary Model: |
PB30B711-002 |
Type: |
ISA Ethernet LAN Adapter Card |
SKU: |
43487 |
Bus Interface: |
ISA (16-bit) |
Data Transfer Rate: |
10 Mbps |
Network Standard: |
Ethernet 10Base2 / 10Base5 (AUI) |
Connector Type: |
BNC (COAX), AUI (DB15) |
Network Chipset: |
Intel 82586 |
Form Factor: |
Half-Length ISA Card |
Ethernet Address Prefix: |
00AA00 |
FCC ID: |
EJMPCEDPCLAB110B |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no software, driver disk, or bracket accessories included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Philippines |
Condition Notes: |
This Intel EtherExpress 16 ISA LAN Adapter 308710-002 powered on and lit up in our Windows XP test bed; not tested further. Good cosmetic condition. BNC and AUI connectors intact. Please contact us with any questions. |
