[ipxe-devel] USB ethernet adapter with BootROM

[Geert Stappers]

On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 12:02:27PM +0100, Clive Eisen wrote:
> > On 25 Apr 2022, at 14:21, Geert Stappers <stappers at stappers.nl> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > There seem to be USB ethernet adapters
> > that do have a BootROM.
> > 
> > Who is selling such device?
> > 
> > Euh yes, please help me doing a websearch.
> > 
> > 
> 
> https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-adapter-usb-c-to-ethernet-pxe-boot/apd/470-abnd/home-theater?ref=p13n_ena_pdp_vv&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
> 
> https://www.ebuyer.com/712869-dell-usb-a-3-0-to-ethernet-pxe-boot-adapter-470-abbt
 
Qouting that URL 

} The Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter contains a built-in driver
} for easy setup, eliminating the need to install drivers from a CD
} or download them from another source. The adapter saves you time by
} automatically prompting you to install the driver when you plug it in
} for the first time.

Deeper into the URL: whole list of computers that "work".

But nowhere documented any standard, not even "device mimics USB-CDROM"

I now know that I should stick longer with computers that do have
an ethernet adapter.


Thanks
Geert Stappers
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