Looking for desktop NIC that allows VLAN tagging

[nolovenohope]

Looking for a NIC for a desktop that has the option for VLAN tagging on the NIC port itself. Anyone know any off the top of their head that they would recommend? Thanks in advance.

 

[spidey07]

Before I answer, I need to hear a good reason why you need this.

 

[nolovenohope]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Before I answer, I need to hear a good reason why you need this.

Abridged version, need it for a setup in some layer 2 test setups. Also GVRP capability would be a + also.

 

[RebateMonger]

n.m.

 

[spidey07]

I would assume any Intel server line NIC would do it. They shouldn't be too expensive.

 

[cmetz]

nolovenohope, intel pro/1000MT. Basically any modern gigabit NIC does tag/untag in hardware.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: cmetz
nolovenohope, intel pro/1000MT. Basically any modern gigabit NIC does tag/untag in hardware.

ditto.

netgear ga311 is liek $15 these days

 

[cmetz]

eewwwww, RealTek

Intel Pro/1000MTs are $30-$40 street, and IMO a much better part. Broadcom based gigabit NICs are also good, though usually a bit more expensive. In my opinion, $10-$20 is not much more to spend to get a better quality piece of hardware and generally fewer driver headaches.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: cmetz
eewwwww, RealTek

Intel Pro/1000MTs are $30-$40 street, and IMO a much better part. Broadcom based gigabit NICs are also good, though usually a bit more expensive. In my opinion, $10-$20 is not much more to spend to get a better quality piece of hardware and generally fewer driver headaches.

<---cheap college student

 

[Madwand1]

You can find lots of deals on eBay -- old server pulls, etc., for bringing the price down if you really want to. Some risk of course, but at these prices...