High Performance LAN Security

Protection and performance

Encryption Offloading

Adapter offloads IPSec encryption/decryption from PC, conserving CPU resources for greater network performance

Intel® 82550 Fast Ethernet Controller with Integrated Encryption
Co-processor

Combines network functions and encryption offloading into same silicon for improved performance and reliability

Windows* 2000 Optimization, IPSec Support

Improves performance of IPSec functionality in Windows 2000 operating systems through encryption offloading

Intel® Packet Protect II Software

Adds IPSec functionality to Windows NT* and Windows* 98 systems

3DES (168bit) Encryption

Highest level of encryption widely available for data protection

Advanced Management Capabilities

Ease IT administration and reduce support costs

Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0 Enabled

Remote management across platforms

Wake on LAN* and Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0

Remote troubleshooting and asset management

Pre-installed Intel® Boot Agent

Deploy and upgrade PCs remotely

Tivoli* agents

Fast, easy access to management applications

ACPI Compliant

Reduced power consumption

Intel® PROSet II Utility

Windows utility for easy setup

Intel® SingleDriver™ Technology

Common set of drivers across Intel® 10/100 network adapters simplifies setup and maintenance, and decreases driver conflicts among new and legacy systems

Supports All Major OSs and NOSs

Compatible with your environment as your network evolves

Backward Compatible

Integrates with existing Intel network adapters and network-ready PCs with Intel® Fast Ethernet technology