--- product_id: 32104754 title: "NETGEAR FA511 32-bit CardBus PC Card Mobile (10/100)" brand: "netgear" price: "£52.53" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/32104754-netgear-fa511-32-bit-cardbus-pc-card-mobile-10-100 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 32-bit bus-mastering speed hot-swappable plug & play ultra low 3.3V power draw NETGEAR FA511 32-bit CardBus PC Card Mobile (10/100) **Brand:** netgear **Price:** £52.53 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Plug in power, unplug the hassle — network like a pro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NETGEAR FA511 32-bit CardBus PC Card Mobile (10/100) by netgear - **How much does it cost?** £52.53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/32104754-netgear-fa511-32-bit-cardbus-pc-card-mobile-10-100) ## Best For - netgear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted netgear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power-Smart Design:** Consumes just 3.3V to extend your laptop’s battery life during long workdays. - • **Legacy Meets Modern:** Compatible with older OS versions so your setup stays future-proof and flexible. - • **Sleek Dongle-Free Form:** Compact, integrated design means no lost or broken dongles—just pure convenience. - • **Effortless Hot-Swapping:** Insert or remove without rebooting—networking that keeps up with your pace. - • **Blazing 32-bit Performance:** Experience PCI-level speeds up to 132 MB/sec for seamless networking. ## Overview The NETGEAR FA511 is a 32-bit CardBus Ethernet PC Card delivering fast 10/100 Mbps dual-speed networking with PCI-like performance. Its low 3.3V power consumption extends laptop battery life, while hot-swappable, dongle-free design ensures hassle-free connectivity across legacy and modern systems. ## Description From the Manufacturer NETGEAR's 10/100 dual-speed CardBus Ethernet PC Card is a 32-bit, high-performance adapter that allows any CardBus-equipped computer to connect to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Model FA511 supports hot-swapping, allowing you to insert and remove it as necessary, without having to turn off or reset your PC. With a compact, dongle-free design, Plug-and-Play simplicity, and PCI-like performance, the Model FA511 unleashes the power of today's notebook PCs, allowing you to keep pace with demanding applications and advanced desktop technologies. CardBus is a 32-bit bus-mastering architecture that operates at PCI local-bus speeds of up to 33 MHz, yielding a peak bandwidth of 132 MB/sec. Unlike 16-bit PC Cards, which operate at slower ISA bus speeds of 8 MHz using an ISA-like asynchronous protocol, CardBus provides a fast 32-bit multiplexed address/data path that allows full access to Fast Ethernet's bandwidth. By utilizing internal bus speeds, CardBus can operate at speeds six times faster than a 16- bit PC Card and five times faster than a 100 Mbps PC Card. In addition, CardBus PC cards operate at 3.3 Volts, saving power and conserving your PC's battery life. Model FA511 features leading-edge bus-mastering capabilities to optimize throughput while maintaining low CPU utilization. Bus mastering allows the FA511 to assume control of your PC's system bus, accelerating data transfers. 16-bit PC Cards, by comparison, act as a bus slave and pass data through the CPU before sending it to the host system. This slows data transfers and strain your PC's processor. The Model FA511 consumes a low 3.3 Volts of power. Low power consumption prolongs your PC's battery life, which allows you to run your PC longer without needing to recharge it or use a power supply. Designed specifically to harness the power of the latest networking technology with 32-bit ,10/100 performance. ## Features - Sizzling 32-bit, bus-mastering performance - Very low power consumption - Auto-detects optimum network speeds up to 200 Mbps - Compatible with legacy operating systems - No dongle to lose or break ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005NWV1 | | Brand | NETGEAR | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Ethernet , Fast Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 100 Megabits Per Second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 10606449021780 | | Hardware Interface | Ethernet, PCI | | Item Part Number | EPPDFXAD3 | | Manufacturer | Netgear | | Mfr Part Number | FA511 | | Model Number | FA511 | | UPC | 010343837096 606449021783 606449010428 840356610832 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** NETGEAR - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - **Data Transfer Rate:** 100 Megabits Per Second - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 10606449021780 - **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet, PCI - **Manufacturer:** Netgear - **UPC:** 010343837096 606449021783 606449010428 840356610832 ## Images ![NETGEAR FA511 32-bit CardBus PC Card Mobile (10/100) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VILdPd45L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by U***R on July 27, 2006* ### ⭐ Review *by F***S on November 25, 2014* ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***L on April 22, 2013* --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/32104754-netgear-fa511-32-bit-cardbus-pc-card-mobile-10-100](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/32104754-netgear-fa511-32-bit-cardbus-pc-card-mobile-10-100) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*