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Subject: Re: Which PCI Ethernet card is best for FreeBSD-current? 
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From: Mike Smith <mike@smith.net.au>
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> Could someone share his experience with me and tell about 2-3 best models?
> Stability is more essential than performance for me.

Anything using the Realtek RTL8029 will be stable, for sure.  Almost 
any "NE2000 compatible" card will do.  Performance won't be so great 
though (but quite adequate).

Alternatively many vendors do cards based on the Digital DC2104x chips, 
and these perform better and are also generally very stable.

mike