Intel 8492MT PCI for Cheap
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Hey all, I know how the intel hardware is the NIC of choice for the PFSense software but as they can be expensive some don't use them. I was in the same boat but found a cheap NEW card on ebay from a seller that sends them from Hong Kong to the US for very cheap. Here's the link below. It took me about 2-3 weeks for mine to be delivered and works great. Thought I would share what i've found. The same card costs about 200+ dollars here. In his store 30 bucks delivered.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-8492MT-Gbit-Dual-Port-Server-Network-PCI-Card-NIC_W0QQitemZ140368143283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20ae97e3b3#ht_3753wt_902
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Ditto, had good luck with these cards from ebay. Lots of different vendors selling them.
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Anyone tried these cards on an Atom board?
Thinking of a new build and going with this card. Since it's a long 64 bit card, if there are obstructions behind the pci slot on the motherboard I can see it not working. I'm thinking of an intel board or the asus board, both are 330cpu's and 945 chipset. -
Do you have to install drivers or anything for this or is it just plug and play and it works?
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plug and play. just works. Only part is that it does not fit all boards, as it's 64bit card which is longer. I used them on regular pci slots and they work as long as there is not an obstruction behind the pci slot.