Features:
1) The Intel 82550 fast Ethernet multifunction PCI/CardBus controller
is a third generation fully integrated fast Ethernet media access
2) The MAC offers a low-cost, high-performance 10/100 MBps LAN solution.
3) In addition, the 82550 requires low real estate, which is important
when competing for precious board space.
4) The 82550's baseline functionality is equivalent to that of the 82559
5) The 82550, with an integrated IP security (IPSec) encryption engine
and alert on LAN functionality, is Intel's premium 10/100 MBps network
connectivity solution.
6) It is designed for use in Network Interface Cards (NICs) and PC LAN on
motherboard (LOM) designs.
7) The 82550 combines advanced security and manageability features to
provide a secure and easily managed Fast Ethernet connectivity
solution for today's networked environment.
8) The 82550 continues Intel's platform LAN technology leadership by
integrating the following features: triple data encryption standard
(3DES) IPSec encryption engine, advanced configuration and power
interface (ACPI) 1.2A based power management, wake on magic packet,
wake on interesting packet and advanced system management bus (SMB)
based manageability.
9) The 82550 complies with wired for management (WfM) specification 2.0,
PC 01 and Server 00 specifications.
10) The 82550 is pin-compatible with the 82559, allowing these designs
to be upgraded.