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Intel MBLA1656 Pro 56K/14.4K PCMCIA Modem

Dual-function PCMCIA card combining a 56K modem and 10/100 Ethernet in a single laptop slot.

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Overview

The Intel Pro 56K/14.4K PCMCIA Lan card is a dual-purpose networking adapter designed for laptops equipped with PCMCIA Type II card slots. It integrates a 56K dial-up modem for phone-line internet access and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for wired LAN connectivity, consolidating two functions into a single slot. This was a practical advantage in the era when laptops typically offered only two PCMCIA bays and every slot counted.

This particular unit is factory sealed in its original retail packaging, making it a genuine new-old-stock item. For anyone maintaining, repairing, or restoring legacy laptop systems — particularly in industrial, educational, or hobbyist contexts — a sealed Intel-branded PCMCIA card in unused condition is increasingly hard to source. It is important to note that this card requires compatible PCMCIA hardware and period-appropriate operating system drivers, so it is not a solution for modern computing needs.

Specifications

Brand
Intel
Model
MBLA1656
Type
PCMCIA Networking Card
Modem Speed
56K / 14.4K
Ethernet
10/100BT LAN
Condition
New, Factory Sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

It combines a 56K/14.4K dial-up modem and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN connection in one PCMCIA Type II card, giving a laptop both wired network and phone-line internet access.
It requires a standard PCMCIA Type II (PC Card) slot, which was common on laptops manufactured through the mid-2000s.
No. Modern laptops do not include PCMCIA slots. This card is intended for older laptops with PCMCIA Type II slots and compatible operating systems.
The Intel Pro PCMCIA cards were designed for Windows-based systems of their era. Driver availability for modern operating systems is extremely limited.

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