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hello>>>>

i want to know ,,,
how is the best in network card realtek or d-link?

for knowledge i want this for ISA Server>>>>>

thanks

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Brief, practical summary tied to the thread: asked whether one NIC brand is "best" for an ISA/proxy host and rightly asked about the OS. The single biggest practical factor is not the sticker on the card but the chipset and driver support for the server OS you run. Stable, signed drivers and a vendor with a history of Windows server support reduce strange drops, resets, or throughput problems under load.

What to check and do before committing to a card:

  • Identify the NIC chipset (not just the vendor). Many low-cost cards rebrand the same chips.
  • Verify driver availability and date for your Windows server version. Prefer chipset-vendor drivers (Intel/Broadcom have the best track record on Windows servers).
  • Test before deployment: force speed/duplex, disable power-saving/EEE, and run sustained transfers (iperf or file copies) while watching for packet loss and event-log errors.
  • Beware advanced offloads (TSO/GSO/checksum) and VLAN tagging — they can change behavior on firewall/NAT appliances; test with them on and off.

ISA-specific notes and a caution: use separate NICs for internal and external networks, keep the external interface minimal and well-tested, and avoid consumer-only cards on internet-facing links. Also consider the security implications of running an older server OS in production; if upgrading is not an option, prioritize proven hardware/drivers and frequent backups. If specific card models are under consideration, post the exact model and chipset and the exact OS build for targeted advice.

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Either should be just fine. What operating system are you running, Linux or Windows (or other)?

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thanks "rubberman"

windows server 2003 sp2 r2

but realtek best on d-link?!

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