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Re: [PLUG] Need 3 Intel Ethernet Cards in Philly today
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Not that it matters much but here you go.
We were setting up a transparent firewall using PFSense.
the 3Com Cards failed, the RealTek cards failed (even after we added
the modules for aforementioned...)
The Intel Nics - worked like a charm.
sometimes going w/ what the mfg suggests is just smart.
Glenn
On Sep 11, 2008, at 6:23 PM, brent timothy saner wrote:
> Ummmm. Parts is not parts.
>
> Intel is known for its linux support in their nics and wireless
> cards. Additionally, they offer better life than 3com at all levels
> (end-user, corporate enterprise, etc.). Also, it's quite possible he
> already had the modules for intel nics enabled and others not. There
> are many reasons for requesting certain hardware, and I think it's
> silly to go into a diatribe on why or why not they chose them.
> People are allowed to have their preferences. :)
>
>
> Back on topic, I may have a couple intel nics lying around. Did you
> have any particular preference as to model?
> (lack of GPG due to message sent via blackberry device)
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