Intel Network Interface Cards

Improve your networking performance using Intel® Network Interface Cards (NIC). These versatile networking accessories come in a wide range of form factors designed to fit inside your computing system. With quality open-source drivers, Intel NICs are compatible with popular operating systems. Most Intel Ethernet cards provide optimal networking performance across a wide range of speeds through intelligent offloads. Their powerful chipsets offer precise packet processing, allowing use in intensive settings such as industrial servers.

Intel Ethernet Network Adapters Are Efficient and Flexible

Intel Ethernet cards have Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) functionality, reducing power consumption during periods of low data activity to save you energy costs. Most models connect to your motherboard through the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe®) interface, delivering increased wired networking throughput. These networking accessories often have multiple ports enabling simultaneous connections to various devices. Auto-negotiation between port speeds delivers increased flexibility in multi-port configurations. Embedded with load balancing technology, an Intel PCI network adapter offers increased performance in multi-processor systems. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Linux®, Windows® and macOS®. Flexible architecture enables broad deployment of general network interface cards for various applications. With Intel cards, Precision Time Protocol (PTP) functions synchronize your networked Ethernet equipment's internal clocks according to a master clock.

An Intel Desktop Network Adapter Supports Server Virtualization

Intel Ethernet NICs often come with Flow Director™ software, which increases the number of transactions per second. This traffic steering software also reduces latency during cloud-based applications. With message-signaled interrupt (MSI) support, the NICs offer reduced overhead interrupts, allowing use in multiple CPU systems. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) lowers the processor usage of your network interface cards, ensuring efficient command execution. Using Intel Virtualization Technology™ (Intel VT), most Intel Ethernet adapters deliver enhanced input/output (I/O) performance for virtualized server environments. Some models come with Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDQ) and Flexible Port Partitioning (FPP) technology to reduce I/O bottlenecks. With Intel Ethernet Adaptive Virtual Function (Intel Ethernet AVF), these network cards preserve your hardware and software's base functionality.

Enjoy Increased Manageability Using Intel Network Interface Cards

Designed with Pre-boot Execution Support (PXE), most Ethernet adapters enable your system to boot via the LAN. Their Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) allows integration of extra functions during the pre-OS boot process. Monitor your networking system easily using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Networking Monitoring (RMON) statistic counters.

Intel Wireless Adapters Are Versatile and Secure

Equipped with Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® technology, Intel wireless adapters are versatile. Dual-band Wi-Fi adapters often implement the 802.11ax standard, ensuring fast connections. This layout improves network range in dense environments. Using Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), wireless AC adapters deliver lag-free streaming of high-resolution videos. Embedded with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), they restrict unauthorized access to your network. Wirelessly project high-definition media on your HDTV using their Wi-Fi Miracast™ function. Notebook models come in energy-efficient designs, transferring data speedily and extending the battery life of your portable devices. Monitor and tweak your networked computing assets using Intel Active Management Technology™ (AMT). With Intel vPro® Technology support, these adapters provide hardware-based security.