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title: "About the Network Module category"
url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/forum/12718"
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category: "General"
author: "Edward"
created: "2018-02-01T07:36:23+09:00"
last_activity: "2018-09-27T00:36:23+09:00"
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# About the Network Module category

## Question

Asked by Edward on 2018-02-01 in General.

(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters. **Until you edit this description or create topics, this category won’t appear on the categories page.**)

Use the following paragraphs for a longer description, or to establish category guidelines or rules:

- Why should people use this category? What is it for?

- How exactly is this different than the other categories we already have?

- What should topics in this category generally contain?

- Do we need this category? Can we merge with another category, or subcategory?

## Replies

### Reply 1 by day51ny, 2018-09-27

Hello,

I am interested in learning if the 8 bit interface devices are being maintained/updated or if they have been ‘end of life’d’.

- Why should people use this category? What is it for?

- How exactly is this different than the other categories we already have?

- What should topics in this category generally contain?

- Do we need this category? Can we merge with another category, or subcategory?

I am building several projects with the C8051F340 8051 based microcontroller. I prefer a Ethernet module with 8 bit interface. Are the 8 bit devices being maintained/updated or are has SPI become the preferred interface for new development ?

Thank you

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