The VIA VT6103L is a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller, part of the VIA Rhine family. It supports Fast Ethernet networking with auto-negotiation for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds, operating over twisted-pair cables via an RJ45 connector. The chip features an integrated MAC and PHY, reducing the need for external components. It supports full-duplex operation, hardware checksum offload, and network wake-up capabilities via Magic Packet. The VT6103L is designed for low-power consumption and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows and Linux. It is typically used in desktop motherboards and network cards for basic networking needs.
