PXE Network Adapters

 Argon Technology offers an array of unique Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) enabled Network Adapters for Notebooks, PCs and Servers.

When you install Argon network cards, you get more than hassle-free network communications.

All Argon network adapters include the Argon PXE Boot Agent that makes it possible to remotely deploy new operating systems, applications and image files. You can also perform many administrative tasks automatically, including virus scanning and file backups, on every startup.

Argon's PCI Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Adapters feature Managed PC Boot Agent™ (MBA), the Boot ROM version of our popular network booting firmware. Click here for details.

Our PC Card (CardBus) & USB Adapters come complete with PXE on Disk™, a floppy disk version of PXE Boot Agent®. Click here for details.

Adapters that meet your unique networking needs:
 Managed PC Boot Agent™ (MBA) Boot ROM

Our PCI 10/100 Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Network Adapters come with the MBA boot ROM installed in the ROM socket. MBA brings network booting functionality to desktop computers and networked devices helping to lower total cost of ownership and improve desktop management.

The Boot ROM is client-based firmware that works with the adapter to enable client PCs to access and boot from boot image files located on your network server. By having devices on the network perform a Pre-OS boot, administrators can carry out many management tasks or repairs from a central management station.

They can for example, deploy operating systems or applications. They can also automatically perform critical file back ups and restores, update BIOS, and scan for viruses. Once these tasks are complete, the PC can continue to boot from its local hard disk. On diskless workstations, you can use MBA to boot the entire target operating system from the server. MBA helps you manage your networked devices more effectively, reducing your administrative costs without requiring major network infrastructure changes or wholesale upgrades to "thin client" devices.

MBA works with your PCs whether or not their BIOS is compatible with BBS (BIOS Boot Specification).

Argon MBA ROMs comply with Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) specifications as defined in the Intel Wired for Management (WfM) specifications and support a full range of other standard boot protocols including NetWare NCP/IPX (802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II), RPL, BOOTP and DHCP.

Systems using these adapters can be remotely managed with Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS) and all third party PXE Server based applications.

As an option, you can also choose a ROM that supports only the Etherboot protocol.

PXE on Disk™ - Network Booting for Laptops and Older PCs.

Argon PC Card (Cardbus) and USB Fast Ethernet Adapters come complete with PXE on Disk, a floppy disk or CD version of our popular PXE Boot Agent® firmware. Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) allows a system to boot from a network server.

PXE on Disk brings the many benefits of network booting to networked devices that are not natively supported by PXE Boot Agents or boot ROMs. This includes most laptop computers and older desktops. Network booting lets administrators deploy new operating systems and applications from a central location. They can also perform a number of administrative tasks over the network.

In the past, the PXE client was available only as a Network Interface Card (NIC) option ROM or integrated as part of the PC's main BIOS. Not all systems and network cards support PXE option ROMs, however. Laptops in particular were not compatible with the standard ROMs. PXE on Disk solves these problems by providing PXE on a floppy disk or CD.

With the PXE floppy or CD, virtually any client can boot from the network using the PXE protocols required by Intel's Wired for Managements (WfM) specifications. PXE on Disk supports a wide range of NICs, including ISA, PCI, USB, MiniPCI and PC Cards. It's also available for the many USB adapters, including: Microsoft's MN-110, 3COM 3C460B, D-Link DSB-650TX, Linksys USB100TX, Netgear FA101, Belkin 8511, Accton USB320-EC, Accton SpeedStream, Ethernet SS1001, Siemens SpeedStream USB SS1001, SMC 2206USB and SOHOware NUB100.

We can also supply boot floppies or CDs to support other network booting protocols, including RPL, DHCP, NetWare or BOOTP.

You can deploy any Windows OS or application over the network in minutes using products like Argon's Client Management Services® (CMS) or Microsoft's Remote Installation Services (RIS). Argon's RIS Menu Editor supports many of the PCI adapters not supported by RIS. PXE on Disk works with all third party PXE Servers.

OEM Version Available

Argon offers a licensed OEM version of PXE on Disk that allows vendors of desktop management software to integrate PXE on Disk into their applications. Their customers can then create an unlimited number of PXE, IBM RPL, NetWare (802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II) or TCP/IP (DHCP or BOOTP) boot disks.

Argon Technology - the right choice for all your Network Adapter requirements!
  10/100MB Realtek 8139 PCI Managed Fast Ethernet Adapter w MBA
Boot Protocol: MBA-PXE, RPL, NetWare, TCP/IP (DHCP, BOOTP)
Part Number EN-9130TXA-M
Pricing (USD) $15.99
Product Description
  • PCI 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapters
  • 10/100M Auto-Negotiation
  • 32-bit, PCI Bus Interface
  • Realtek 8139 LAN controller
  • PXE 2.0 (Intel Wired for Management compliant for network booting and remote management)
  • DMI Compliant
  • ACPI / Wake On LAN Power Management

Argon Managed PC Boot Agent (Boot ROM included) for remote management/network booting capabilities. Supports PXE, RPL, NetWare, TCP/IP (DHCP, BOOTP) network booting protocols. As a separate option, Etherboot Protocol is also supported. Great for diskless Workstations/PC or Thin Clients.

  10MB ISA NE2000 (Realtek 8019AS) Network adapter with Boot ROM
Boot ROM Boot Protocol: IBM RPL, NetWare 802.2, NetWare 802.3, NetWare Ethernet II, TCP/IP - DHCP, TCP/IP BOOTP
Part Number AT-2000PXA
Pricing (USD) $34.99
Product Description

Realtek NE2000 compatible Network Adapter.

  • ISA 10Mbps Ethernet Adapter
  • Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base and 10Base2 Standards
  • Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base and 10Base2 Standards
  • Realtek RTL8019AS LAN controller
  • Complies with ISA Bus Standard
  • Provides UTP and BNC connectors, Auto-Detection (EN-2000PXA only)
  • NE2000 Compatible
  • Jumper and Jumper-less Configuration

Argon BootWare Boot ROM included for network booting (LAN Boot). Pick one of the following single boot protocols: RPL, DHCP, BOOTP, NetWare

Great for turning old PCs into Diskless Workstations, Diskless PCs, Thin clients.

Description
Argon AT-2000PXA series adapters are Plug & Play + jumper +jumperless Ethernet cards feature the most advanced Plug and Play NE2000 compatible LAN adapters design over.

  10/100MB USB Fast Ethernet Adapter with PXE
Part Number USB4201-PXE
Pricing (USD) $29.99
Product Description
Argon USB4201-PXE Fast Ethernet Adapter
  • USB to 10/100 Fast Ethernet Adapter
  • PXE on Disk(tm) included (PXE network booting support)
  • Easy to Install
  • 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation
  • USB 1.1 Interface
  • Plug and Play
  • Compact and Slim Design
  • Hot Swap Support
Description
Now, connecting your personal computer (desktop PC or notebook PC) to the network is just a snap away with Argon's USB 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet adapter. This is designed for USB Compliant PCs. This adapter works with all PCs equipped with a USB port and Windows operating system. You can connect to any 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 10/100Mbps hub without opening up your PC.

Full/half duplex operation is auto-detected. In full-duplex mode, the PC is connected to a switch on a dedicated segment. With transmission and reception taking place simultaneously, data transfer is double.  Everything you need to get started is included in one box. The Argon's USB 10/100Mbps network adapter comes complete with a USB cable, which plugs into the USB port of the PC or the USB hub; and an RJ-45 socket to attach a standard UTP cable for a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX connection. Plus Argon's PXE on Disk(tm) for USB adapters is also included so that you can do PXE network booting to remotely manage your PCs and notebooks. Deploy OS easily with Argon's PXE on Disk with USB Ethernet Adapter.

Simply plug in this adapter to your PC's USB port. And your PC will be up and running on the network. That's all you need to do. Not a tool is necessary; not a configuration setting is required. This simple installation backed up by high quality and low cost makes this 10/100Mbps adapter the most popular ones in the market.

Key Features  
10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation and Full/Half Duplex
Support N-way Auto-Negotiation technology and Full Duplex mode in a switched network.
  
PXE (Wired for Management Compliant)
 PXE on Disk is client-based firmware that enables client PCs/Notebooks/Servers to access and boot from boot image files on a server. Supports network boot protocol and network environment as per the Intel Wired for Management specification's Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). PXE enables network administrators to deploy centrally-administered management applications to networked clients during their boot phase. Examples of preboot applications are OS deployment for new PCs and disaster recovery, virus scanning, PC BIOS updates, and critical file restore facilities.

Note: By default, Microsoft RIS does not support USB network adapters. If you plan to use this USB adapter with RIS then you will need to purchase the Argon RIS Menu Editor as well.

  10/100 Cardbus Fast Ethernet Notebook Card with PXE
Part Number EP-4103DLPXE
Pricing (USD) $49.98
Product Description

Argon's EP-4103DL-PXE Cardbus Fast Ethernet PC Card with PXE

  • 10/100 Fast Ethernet Dongle-less PCMCIA
  • Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BaseT and 802.3u 100BaseTX Standards
  • Supports 10/100M Auto-Negotiation 32bit High Performance 100Mbps Networking

PXE Support included with Argon's PXE on Disk: works with Argon Client Management Services (CMS) PXE Server or Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS).

Description
Now, connecting your notebook to the network is just a snap away with our credit card size PCMCIA Fast Ethernet adapter -- EP-4103DL-PXE. This is designed for Type II and Type III PCMCIA - Compliant notebooks. This adapter take full advantage of the power of high performance, 32-bit architecture mobile PCs.

Full/half duplex operation is auto-detected. In full-duplex, the notebook is connected to a switch on a dedicated segment. With transmission and reception taking place simultaneously, data transfer is double.

Simply plug in this adapter to your notebook's PCMCIA slot. And your notebook PC will be up and running on the network. That's all you need to do. Not a tool is necessary; no configuration setting required. This simple installation backed up by high quality and low cost makes EP-4103DL-PXE the most popular ones in the market.

Whatever your requirements are ease of installation, compatibility with all major network software, energy saving green card, or superior services, EP-4103DL-PXE is the superior choice for your notebook. Give us a try and snap in!

Key Features

  • Fully complies with the IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3x industrial standards.
  • Dong-less design, direct connecting to LAN without media couplers.
  • Supports 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation, full-/half- duplex.
  • Supports Plug-and-Play installation, auto-setup IRQ and I/O address.
  • Minimal power consumption.
  • Able to Hot-Swap.
  • Provide a complete set of diagnostic LEDs.

  Argon Gigabit PCI Ethernet Adapter with Managed PC Boot Agent
Part Number EN-ProG2000-
Pricing (USD) $49.99
Product Description
Argon's ProG-2000 PCI Gigabit 32-bit Ethernet Adapter with Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
Gigabit to the Desktop!

Simplifying Client Management. Centralized PC Boot Management for Lower Cost of Ownership with Argon Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA).

Comprehensive, multiprotocol (PXE, RPL, BOOTP, DHCP, NetWare), remote booting and prebooting features that enables centralized management of desktops PCs, Clients, file servers, embedded systems and network appliances.

Argon Technology's ProG-2000 delivers robust Gigabit transmission to your desktop at up to 2000Mbps. This adapter is designed with 32-bit bus master for intelligent Flow-control, high throughput and low CPU utilization. Therefore, it can run on intense network applications quickly and inexpensively with most reliable performance.

With the design of Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI-/MDI-X functions, this 10/100/1000Mbps adapter frees you from manually switching among 10/100/100Mbps and Full-/Half-duplex modes. In addition to being user-friendly, and hassle-free, this adapter is further equipped with centralized management to satisfy administrators’ wishes. Wake-on-LAN function allows administrators to power on any computer on the network at any time, even during off-hours, while Boot ROM function lets servers to boot diskless computers remotely.

KEY FEATURES
• Checksum and Segmentation Task-offload
• Support Wake-on-LAN and, and Flow-control
• Realtek 8169 Controller
• Support Layer-2 Priority Queuing, VLAN Tag and Jumbo Frame
• Checksum and Segmentation Task-offload Reduce CPU Workloads for Enhanced System Response and Network Scalability
• Compliant with Microsoft UPnP
• Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) Boot ROM Function Allows to Boot Diskless PCs Remotely
• Support Flow-control, Layer 2 Priority Queuing, VLAN Tag and Jumbo Frame
• Wake-on-LAN Technology Allows Administrators to Remotely Access Networked PCs
• Auto-negotiation Intelligently Detects and Determines 10/100/1000Mbps and Full-/Half-duplex
• Full-duplex Available in 10/100/1000Mbps and up to 2000Mbps at Full-duplex Mode
• Auto-MDI/MDI-X Automatically Adjusts between Straight-through and Crossover Cables to Facilitate Installation and Troubleshooting


  10/100MB Realtek 8139 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter with Etherboot
Boot Protocol: Etherboot
Part Number EN-9130TXA-E
Pricing (USD) $15.99
Product Description
  • PCI 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapters
  • 10/100M Auto-Negotiation
  • 32-bit, PCI Bus Interface
  • Realtek 8139 LAN controller
  • Etheboot Boot ROM included
  • DMI Compliant
  • ACPI / Wake On LAN Power Management

This Adapter has Etherboot support which uses the BOOTP network protocol that supports Linux kernels that are tagged using the Etherboot mknbi utility. This Adapter does not support RPL, NetWare or PXE network boot protocol. If you require PXE, RPL, NetWare, DHCP or BOOTP network boot protocols then you must purchase the Adapter with Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) Boot ROM instead.

Great for diskless Workstations/PC or Thin Clients.

  10/100MB National Semiconductor DP83815 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapte
Part Number EN-9140TXA-M
Pricing (USD) $9.99
Product Description
KEY FEATURES:

•High Performance
This card supports speeds of up to 100Mbps, thus increasing network response time and
reducing network congestion.
•Support NWay Auto-Negotiation and Full-Duplex
This card automatically negotiates with switches/hubs to select a network speed that will
optimize your network performance. Also with full-duplex function, this card provides
maximum bandwidth up to 200Mbps in a network.


FEATURES:

•National Semiconductor DP83815 MacPhyter LAN controller
•Boot Rom option available-->Argon Managed boot Agent (PXE, RPL, Netware, TCP/IP(DHCP,BOOTP))
•Fully complies with the IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3x industrial standards.
•Support 32-bit, 33MHz PCI Local Bus Master Version 2.2/2.1 (EN-9140TXL supports
PCI Version 2.2 only).
•10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation, Full/Half- Duplex.
•Socket for Boot-ROM (for EN-9140TXA/EN-9140TX).
•Complete sets of diagnostic LEDs.
•Plug-and-Play installation.

SPECIFICATIONS:

network standard
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x

network drivers
DOS
Windows 95
Windows 95 OSR2
Windows 98
Windows 98SE
Windows Me
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows for Workgroup 3.11
Netware Server 3.x/4.x/5.x
Netware ODI for DOS
Linux
bus architecture
PCI V.2.2/2.1
32-bit
33MHz
network port
UTP x 1
certification
FCC Class B
CE Mark
C-Tick
leds
100Mbps Link/Activity
dimensions
121 × 40 mm
4.76 × 1.57 in.
operating temprature
32~131 (0~55°C)

  10/100MB Realtek 8139 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
Part Number EN-9130TXA
Pricing (USD) $9.99
Product Description
  • PCI 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapters
  • 10/100M Auto-Negotiation
  • 32-bit, PCI Bus Interface
  • Realtek 8139 LAN controller
  • PXE 2.0 (Intel Wired for Management compliant for network booting and remote management)
  • DMI Compliant
  • ACPI / Wake On LAN Power Management

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