Description
Kingston KNE2000TLC 16-Bit ISA Ethernet NE2000 Compatible Network Card RJ-45
The Kingston KNE2000TLC is a 16-bit ISA Ethernet network interface card (NIC) built around the UMC UM9096 NE2000-compatible controller chipset. It provides a single 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) RJ-45 connection and installs into the 16-bit ISA slot found on 486 and early Pentium-class PCs. The NE2000-compatible architecture made cards like this the dominant networking standard of the early-to-mid 1990s PC era, with broad driver support across DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, and OS/2.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Kingston
- Model: KNE2000TLC
- Bus Interface: 16-bit ISA
- Network Standard: 10BASE-T, 10 Mbps Ethernet
- Controller Chipset: UMC UM9096 (NE2000 compatible)
- Connector: RJ-45 (10BASE-T)
- Status LEDs: 2 × green LEDs on bracket (link/activity)
- Boot ROM Socket: Present (empty — no ROM installed)
- Form Factor: Half-length ISA card with full-height bracket
- Card only — no drivers, software, or documentation included
Applications
The KNE2000TLC was designed for 16-bit ISA-bus PCs of the late 1980s through mid-1990s — primarily 286, 386, and 486 machines, as well as early Pentium systems that still carried ISA slots. NE2000-compatible NICs like this one were the networking standard of that era, and their driver support is built into DOS network stacks (NDIS, ODI), Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95/98, and OS/2 Warp. Today these cards remain in demand for retro computing enthusiasts restoring vintage IBM-compatible PCs, for hobbyists running legacy operating systems, and for anyone maintaining older industrial or embedded systems that require an ISA-bus network connection. The NE2000 architecture is also supported by several legacy embedded operating systems and network boot environments (PXE/RPL via a boot ROM).
This Kingston KNE2000TLC 16-bit ISA Ethernet network card has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, cracked traces, or bent pins on the ISA edge connector. The bracket and RJ-45 port area look intact. This card was not bench-tested at our facility, but it came out of a working environment where it was previously in use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Kingston |
Model: |
KNE2000TLC |
MPN: |
KNE2000TLC |
SKU: |
44306 |
Type: |
Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Bus Interface: |
16-Bit ISA |
Network Standard: |
10BASE-T (10 Mbps Ethernet) |
Chipset: |
UMC UM9096 (NE2000 Compatible) |
Connector Type: |
RJ-45 |
Compatible Protocol: |
NE2000 Compatible |
Number of Ports: |
1 |
Form Factor: |
Half-Length ISA Card |
Compatible With: |
ISA-bus PCs, DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, OS/2 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no software or documentation included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Kingston KNE2000TLC 16-bit ISA Ethernet NIC has been inspected and appears in good used condition. PCB is clean with no visible damage. Not bench-tested at our facility; pulled from a working environment. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
