Differences between ethernet controller and transceiver?
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:42 am
Sorry, I am new at networking and my searches have landed in technical documents that are difficult for me to sort out.
This lan chipset:
Realtek RTL8111DL
is referred to as an "ethernet controller"
This lan chipset:
Realtek RTL8211CL
Is referred to as an "ethernet transceiver"
Can someone explain in simple terms the differences between these two?
Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages of one compared to the other?
Sorry again, but my searches don't come up with anything that can help in deciding which is a better chip for what.
A link to a good explanation would be great.
This lan chipset:
Realtek RTL8111DL
is referred to as an "ethernet controller"
This lan chipset:
Realtek RTL8211CL
Is referred to as an "ethernet transceiver"
Can someone explain in simple terms the differences between these two?
Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages of one compared to the other?
Sorry again, but my searches don't come up with anything that can help in deciding which is a better chip for what.
A link to a good explanation would be great.