Here is an all-but-forgotten network adapter from the early 1990s: Moses Computers' PromiseLAN Network Adapter.  These 8-bit ISA cards allowed up to eight PCs to share files and printers by using 25 foot 2-pair telephone cables. Their data transfer rate is 1.7Mbps.   (If you needed faster network speeds or more computers, Moses sold more expensive upgrades to ChosenLAN or SwiftLAN).

You can find a 1993 review of Moses ChosenLAN here:
https://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/issue153/106_Moses_PromiseLAN.php

Unfortunately I do not have Moses' installation software but I found the jumper settings.

Buyer will receive only a card, either the one pictured or an identical one. At the start of this listing I have only two available

I offer a 30 day return privilege and free shipping to any U.S. zip code.

 

MOSES COMPUTERS, INC.

PROMISELAN, MOSESWIN

NIC Type

Proprietary (Net BIOS compatible)

Transfer Rate

4 Mbps

Data Bus

8-bit ISA

Topology

Daisy chain/Star

Wiring Type

Quad/Silver satin telephone cable

Unshielded twisted pair

Boot ROM

Unavailable


CONNECTIONS

 

Function

Location

 

Line in from network

CN1

 

Line out

CN2

 




 

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