Ethernet Controllers
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Internal Ethernet controller
All ThinkPad's produced the last several years have one of three Ethernet controllers integrated.
The Ethernet controller is located on either a MiniPCI card, Communications Daughter Card (CDC), or integrated on the systemboard.
3COM 10/100
CDC and MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:
Intel 10/100
Chipset: Various Intel Mobile Ethernet chips
Driver: e100
The e100 driver is the suggested driver, but 'eepro100' should also work.
On older ThinkPad's this is implemented on a MiniPCI or CDC, on newer ThinkPad's this is integrated into the systemboard.
CDC and MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:
- Intel 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem
- Intel Pro/100 SP Mobile Combo Adapter
- Mini-PCI Ethernet card
- Xircom 10/100 EtherJet Mini PCI Adapter with 56K Modem
Intel 10/100/1000
Driver: e1000
This chip is integrated into the systemboard.
Note: This chip support Auto-MDX, meaning you will never need a crossover ethernet cable.
Broadcom 10/100
Chipset: Broadcom BCM5901
Driver: tg3 or bcm5700
This chip is integrated into the systemboard of the G40 (and perhaps G41?)
Broadcom 10/100/1000
Chipset: Broadcom BCM5751M
Driver: tg3 or bcm5700
This chip is integrated into the systemboard of the T43 (and perhaps other recent systems?)
