We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in

Intel

Intel PWLA8390MT PCI 32-bit network card

SKU CH-XFDD-K38M6 MPN PWLA8390MT

Adds a gigabit RJ45 port to a 32-bit PCI 2.2 slot with Wake-on-LAN support

  • Standards10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
  • Speed10/100/1000Mbps
  • Connectors1 x RJ45
  • InterfacePCI
  • BUS32-bit PCI 2.2
  • Wake On LANYes
  • Gigabit connectivity for fast wired networks
  • 32-bit PCI 2.2 slot fits legacy desktops
  • Wake-on-LAN enables remote power-up
  • Intel 82540EM controller ensures reliable throughput
  • Operates from 0 to 55 °C for stable use

Intel PRO/1000 MT PCI adapter

The Intel PWLA8390MT is a 32-bit PCI 2.2 network card built around the Intel 82540EM Gigabit Controller. It delivers 10, 100 or 1000Mbps Ethernet through a single RJ45 port and supports Wake On LAN, PXE boot and ACPI power management.

Desktop owners with legacy PCI slots

This card suits systems that still offer a 32-bit PCI slot and need a reliable wired gigabit link. Builders working with PCI Express only motherboards or anyone requiring multiple ports, fibre connectivity or Wi-Fi should look elsewhere.

Gigabit throughput on Category-5 cabling

The adapter meets IEEE 802.3ab and runs at full line rate on standard Category-5 cable up to 1000Mbps. Performance drops to 100Mbps or 10Mbps when connected to slower switches, and the single port limits aggregate bandwidth to one gigabit link.

Highlights

  • Gigabit connectivity for fast wired networks
  • 32-bit PCI 2.2 slot fits legacy desktops
  • Wake-on-LAN enables remote power-up
  • Intel 82540EM controller ensures reliable throughput
  • Operates from 0 to 55 °C for stable use

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelPWLA8390MT
Standards10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Connectors1 x RJ45
InterfacePCI
BUS32-bit PCI 2.2
Wake On LANYes
Temperature0–55°C
Humidity85% at +55°C
FeaturesIntel 82540EM Gigabit Controller
Compatible with Fast Ethernet and Ethernet
Category-5 Cabling
Interrupt Moderation
ACPI, WoL, PXE
SNMP/DMI, WfM
Meets IEEE 802.3ab technology
Advanced Cable Diagnostics
Support for many NOSs
Package ContentsPWLA8390MT
Quick Install Guide
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size279 × 254 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a 32-bit PCI 2.2 slot for the PWLA8390MT?

Yes, the card installs in a 32-bit PCI 2.2 slot and will not work in PCIe slots.

Will the Intel 82540EM controller negotiate 100 Mbps with my older Fast Ethernet switch?

Yes, it supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T so it will link at 100 Mbps with that switch.

How do I confirm the PWLA8390MT is operating at 1000 Mbps after installing the driver?

Check the link speed in the adapter properties or OS network status; it should show 1 Gbps when connected to a gigabit port with Category-5 cabling.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.