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Intel® PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 CardBus Adapter
Product Discontinuation Statement

In Q4, 1999 Intel announced the discontinuation of the EtherExpress™ PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus (MBLA3200) and the Intel® PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus (MBLA3256).

The following products will be replaced:

M BLA3200 EtherExpress™ PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus
MBLA3200PAK5 EtherExpress™ PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus - 5 Pack
MBLA3200PAK20 EtherExpress™ PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus - 20 Pack
MBLA3256 Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus
MBLA3256PAK5 Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus - 5 Pack
MBLA3256PAK20 Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus - 20 Pack

Product Discontinuation Schedule

November 18, 1999 Last Product Order Date (based on product availability)
February 18, 2000 Last Product Delivery Date (based on product availability)
February 2001 Telephone Support Discontinued
December 2001 Automated online self help services discontinued

Q1: Why is Intel no longer offering the EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus and the Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus?
A1:
This adapter is being discontinued due to customer preference for the new Intel PRO/100 CardBus II family with standard Type II and the RealPort integrated PC Card design.

Q2: How long will Intel provide drivers for the EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus and the Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus?
A2:
It is Intel's plan that the driver suite for the discontinued adapters will be available on the support web site through at least December 2001.

Q3: How long will Intel provide support for the EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus and the Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus?
A3:
Free technical troubleshooting information will continue via our online services through December 2001. Telephone support via Intel Technicians will continue through February 2001.

Q4: What if I have problems with my EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus and the Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus and need an RMA. Will you still honor the warranty?
A4:
The EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus and the Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus have a Limited Lifetime Warranty which Intel will continue to honor. Adapters replaced under the Warranty may be replaced with an Intel PRO/100 CardBus II Adapter or similar product.

Q5: Since Intel will no longer offer the EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile 32-bit CardBus and the Intel PRO/100 Mobile LAN+Modem56 CardBus, are you recommending different products?
A5:
Yes. Intel PRO/100 CardBus II family with standard Type II and the RealPort integrated PC Card design.

Discontinued Product Replacement Product (type II) Replacement Product (type III)
MBLA3200 MBLA3300 MBLA3400
MBLA3200PAK5 MBLA3300PAK5 MBLA3400PAK5
MBLA3200PAK20 MBLA3300PAK20 MBLA3400PAK20
MBLA3256 MBLA3356 MBLA3456
MBLA3256PAK5 MBLA3356PAK5 MBLA3456PAK5
MBLA3256PAK20 MBLA3356PAK20 MBLA3456PAK20

This applies to:
Intel® PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 CardBus Adapter



Solution ID: CS-011614
Date Created: 19-May-2004
Last Modified: 23-Oct-2006
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