Xircom RBE-100 RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100

Product Description

Xircom RBE-100 RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapter – Type III PC Card for Vintage Laptops

This used Xircom RBE-100 is a RealPort CardBus Ethernet adapter designed for laptop computers with CardBus (32-bit) slots. Its primary claim to fame is the innovative RealPort design, which integrates the RJ45 connector directly into the card itself. This eliminates the need for a separate, easy-to-lose dongle or cable, providing a more robust and secure connection that sits flush with the laptop’s side . This design is widely praised for its stability and convenience, making the network connection feel like a built-in port .

The RBE-100 supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ethernet standards, offering flexible connectivity for legacy systems .

Key Specifications & Features

Software & Driver Support

The RBE-100 is well-supported across a variety of operating systems, which is a key reason for its enduring popularity in the vintage computing community.

• Microsoft Windows: Compatible with Windows 3.x, 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP, with drivers often included in newer versions of these OSes . Older drivers are also available from support archives .

• Linux: Supported by the xircom_cb kernel driver. Users report it works reliably with kernels such as 2.6.16.11 . The card is recognized by its PCI IDs .

Condition

SOLD AS IS
USED – SHOWS NORMAL WEAR (scuffs, minor marks)
FUNCTIONALITY NOT TESTED
NO DRIVER DISK OR ORIGINAL PACKAGING INCLUDED (drivers are widely available online)
PICTURE MAY NOT MATCH PRODUCT

⚠ COMPATIBILITY NOTE: This is a Type III CardBus card (10.5mm thick). Please verify that your laptop has a CardBus-compatible slot and sufficient physical space (either one Type III slot or two stacked Type II slots) before purchasing . It will not fit in standard Type II-only slots.