This section summarizes both the basic hardware design features for network communications devices and the specific features for PC 97.
1. Network adapter included in PC system
| Basic PC 97 | Workstation PC 97 | Entertainment PC 97 |
| Recommended | Required if no modem | Recommended |
It is recognized that OEMs supply PC systems to corporations for networking purposes in situations where the customer will insert network adapters at the end-user site. If the device is present in the PC system, it must meet the minimum requirements for network adapters defined in this chapter.
Note For Workstation PC 97, the network adapter must not use the ISA bus.
2. Internal or external ISDN devices
| Basic PC 97 | Workstation PC 97 | Entertainment PC 97 |
| Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
If the device is present in the system, it must meet the minimum requirements for ISDN devices defined in this chapter.
3. Cable modem built into PC
| Basic PC 97 | Workstation PC 97 | Entertainment PC 97 |
| Optional | Optional | Optional |
Cable modems are not required features for any PC 97 system. If the device is present in the PC system, it must meet the minimum requirements for cable modems defined in this chapter.
4. ATM adapter built into PC
| Basic PC 97 | Workstation PC 97 | Entertainment PC 97 |
| Optional | Optional | Optional |
Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) adapters are not required features for any PC 97 system. If the device is present in the PC system, it must meet the minimum requirements for ATM adapters defined in this chapter.