Description
SMC 8003WC 8-Bit ISA Ethernet Network Card SMC 83C690LJ RJ45 AUI 61-609405-001
The SMC 8003WC is an 8-bit ISA Ethernet network interface card (NIC) designed for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, and compatible systems using the ISA bus. It provides 10 Mbps Ethernet connectivity via both an RJ45 (10BASE-T) port and a DB15 AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port, giving it dual-connection flexibility for different network media and external MAU transceivers. The main controller is the SMC 83C690LJ Ethernet LAN controller chip.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: SMC 8003WC
- Manufacturer Part Number: 61-609405-001
- PCB Number: 50-500405-000, REV A
- Bus Interface: ISA (8-bit)
- Network Speed: 10 Mbps Ethernet
- Network Standard: 10BASE-T (RJ45) and AUI (DB15)
- Main Chipset: SMC 83C690LJ Ethernet LAN controller
- Magnetics: Valor FL1031 isolation transformer
- Connectors on bracket: RJ45 (10BASE-T) and DB15 AUI
- Configuration: Jumper-configurable I/O address, IRQ, RAM, and ROM address (W1-CONFIG and V2-ROM ADDRESS headers)
- Country of Manufacture: USA (per label)
- Included: Card only — no cables, drivers, or software
Applications
The SMC 8003WC belongs to SMC's EtherCard PLUS series of ISA Ethernet adapters, a product line that was widely used during the late 1980s and early 1990s to bring Ethernet connectivity to IBM PC/XT and AT-class machines. The 8-bit ISA form factor made it compatible with virtually any PC of that era, including machines that did not support 16-bit ISA slots. The dual RJ45/AUI interface was particularly practical: the AUI port allowed connection to thick Ethernet (10BASE5) or thin Ethernet (10BASE2) via an external MAU, while the RJ45 port served 10BASE-T structured cabling — making the card versatile across different network infrastructure types. Today these cards are sought by vintage computer collectors, hobbyists running period-correct setups, and anyone maintaining legacy DOS or early Windows systems that require an 8-bit ISA network adapter with driver support under MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, or Novell NetWare.
This SMC 8003WC 8-Bit ISA Ethernet Network Card was pulled from a working environment where it had been in use. It has been visually inspected and photographed. The card appears to be in good used condition with no obvious physical damage. Some light handling wear typical of a pulled card is possible — please review all photos for the actual condition of the unit you will receive. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
SMC |
Model: |
8003WC |
MPN: |
61-609405-001 |
Secondary Model: |
50-500405-000 |
Type: |
8-Bit ISA Ethernet Network Card (NIC) |
SKU: |
16460 |
Chipset: |
SMC 83C690LJ |
Bus Interface: |
ISA (8-bit) |
Network Speed: |
10 Mbps (10BASE-T) |
Connector Type: |
RJ45 (10BASE-T) and DB15 AUI |
Interface: |
RJ45, AUI (DB15) |
Form Factor: |
ISA Card (8-bit, half-length) |
Hardware Revision: |
REV A |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Compatible With: |
IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, and ISA-bus compatible systems |
Configuration: |
Jumper-configurable I/O, IRQ, RAM, ROM address |
Seller Notes: |
Card only — no cables or software included. |
Condition Notes: |
This SMC 8003WC 8-Bit ISA Ethernet NIC was pulled from a working environment. Visually inspected and appears in good used condition with typical light handling wear. Card only — no cables or software. |
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 |
