Description
Artisoft E2M159235 LANtastic 2 Mbps 16-bit ISA Network Adapter Dual DB-9 V3.11
The Artisoft E2M159235 is a 16-bit ISA network interface card designed for Artisoft's LANtastic peer-to-peer networking system, running at 2 Mbps over the LANtastic proprietary cabling scheme. It uses a dual DB-9 connector bracket — one female and one male port — for daisy-chaining nodes in a LANtastic network segment. The board label identifies it as compatible with LANtastic V3.11. It was designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Artisoft
- Part Number: E2M159235
- Network Type: LANtastic proprietary 2 Mbps
- Bus Interface: 16-bit ISA
- Data Rate: 2 Mbps
- Bracket Connectors: 2 × DB-9 (one female, one male) for daisy-chain topology
- Compatible Software: LANtastic V3.11 (labeled on board)
- On-board ICs: Artisoft proprietary controller chips (two large Artisoft-branded ICs visible)
- Logic ICs: Texas Instruments 74LS245N and supporting DIP ICs
- Configuration: Red DIP switch block for I/O address / IRQ selection
- Form Factor: Full-length ISA card
- Country of Manufacture: USA (per board silkscreen)
- Card only — no cables, software disks, or documentation included
Applications
LANtastic was one of the most popular peer-to-peer networking solutions of the late 1980s and early 1990s, developed by Artisoft and widely used in small offices and workgroups running DOS and early Windows environments. Unlike Ethernet, LANtastic used its own proprietary 2 Mbps cabling standard with DB-9 connectors, allowing nodes to be connected in a daisy-chain without a central hub or switch. Each machine on the network required one of these ISA adapter cards. LANtastic was notable for being easy to set up and affordable at a time when Novell NetWare dominated the enterprise space, and it allowed printers and drives to be shared across a small PC network with minimal overhead. This card dates from the early-to-mid 1990s ISA era and is sought today by vintage computing enthusiasts, DOS/Windows 3.x restorers, and collectors maintaining period-correct LANtastic network setups. Compatible host systems include any PC/AT-class or later machine with a free 16-bit ISA slot running DOS, Windows 3.x, or Windows for Workgroups.
This Artisoft E2M159235 LANtastic 2 Mbps 16-bit ISA Network Adapter was pulled from a working environment where it had previously been in use. The card has been visually inspected and photographed. The PCB is clean with no visible cracks, burns, or broken traces. The dual DB-9 bracket connectors appear intact and undamaged. Some light handling wear is typical for used ISA-era cards of this age. Please review all photos carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Artisoft |
Model: |
E2M159235 |
MPN: |
E2M159235 |
Type: |
ISA Network Adapter / NIC |
SKU: |
41087 |
Network Technology: |
LANtastic Proprietary 2 Mbps |
Data Rate: |
2 Mbps |
Bus Interface: |
16-bit ISA |
Connector Type: |
Dual DB-9 (9-pin) |
Compatible Software: |
LANtastic V3.11 |
Number of Ports: |
2 x DB-9 |
Form Factor: |
Full-Length ISA Card |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Card only — no cables, software, or documentation included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Artisoft E2M159235 LANtastic 2 Mbps ISA network adapter was pulled from a working environment. Visually inspected — PCB clean, DB-9 connectors intact, light handling wear typical for age. Please contact us with questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
