In May 1999, Intel announced that interactive support for the EtherExpress 16 LAN adapter family will end at 5:00pm (PST) on June 30, 1999. Telephone, Intel public forum and Internet messaging support will be discontinued at that time. It is expected that Web based self-help support will continue until at least December 2000. The Limited Lifetime Warranty which was included in your product purchase, will continue to be honored. For instructions on how to obtain a warranty replacement, see the paragraph below titled "What if my EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter fails? How will I obtain a warranty replacement?"
The following products are affected:
- PCLA8100 EtherExpress 16C
- PCLA8105 EtherExpress FlashC
- PCLA8110 EtherExpress 16
- PCLA8115 EtherExpress Flash
- PCLA8120 EtherExpress TP
- PCLA8125 EtherExpress FlashTP
- MCLA8110 EtherExpress MCA
- MCLA8120 EtherExpress MCA TP
What if I have problems with my EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter and need an RMA. Will you still honor the warranty?
The EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter has a Limited Lifetime Warranty which Intel will continue to honor. Adapters replaced under the Warranty will be replaced with an equivalent Intel® PRO/10+ ISA adapter or similar product.
What if my EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter fails? How will I obtain a
warranty replacement?
Go to the EtherExpress 16 RMA form. Print this form, fill it out and
follow the directions to fax it to the Intel RMA department.
Proof-of-purchase showing that you are the original owner is required.
Where can I get assistance on the EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter after June, 1999?
It is anticipated that Web based self-help support will continue until at least December 2000 and that all the drivers and configuration files will be available for download, and all troubleshooting information will still be available. See the EtherExpress 16 Self Help Entry for assistance on your EtherExpress 16 adapter.
How long will Intel provide drivers for the EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter?
Drivers for the EtherExpress 16 LAN Adapter are included with Microsoft Windows* 98 and Windows NT* 4.0, as well as Novell NetWare* servers through version 4.11. Intel will not be developing new drivers for this product.