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JAENFONG PCI Network Card adapter 10/100Mbps with Realteck RT8139D Megabit Ethernet Network Converter Controller
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USB-C to Ethernet Adapter 2.5G, USB Type C to RJ45 LAN Ethernet 2500/1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit Network Adapter for Windows 10,8.1, 8, 7,Vista,XP,Mac OS.
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LR-LINK 2014PT-POE PCIe x4 Dual-port 10G POE+ Ethernet Frame Grabber (Intel X550 Chip Based)
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StarTech.com 1-Port Parallel PCIe Card, PCI Express to Parallel DB25 LPT Adapter Card, Desktop Expansion Controller for Printer, SPP/ECP
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TRENDnet TEG-25GECTX PCIe 2.0 x1 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Adapter
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- Standards: IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T IEEE 802.1Q
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1 Port DB25 Parallel Printer (LPT1) PCI-e 2.0 x1 Expansion Card - SI-PEX10011
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- Standards: F169G
- Connectors: 2 x RJ45
- LEDs: Link, Activity
- Drivers: Microsoft® Windows® (32-bit and 64-bit extended), Linux® (32-bit and 64-bit extended), VMware, MS-DOS, Oracle Solaris
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Intel EXPI9402PTBLK-1PK 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter
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Intel E1G44ET 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter
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PCI Express x4 Dual Port 802.3at PoE+ Gigabit Vision Frame Grabber Card On Intel I350 Chipset
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C&N 10Gb SFP+ Ethernet Network Card with Intel 82599EN Controller, PCIE 2.0 X4 Interface, Support Windows 11/10/Windows Server/Linux/ESX/VMware ESXi(Not Support Mac OS)
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StarTech.com 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter - USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCI Express Expansion Add-On Card - Windows, macOS, Linux
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StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Network Card - Intel I210 NIC - Single Port PCIe Network Adapter Card w/ Intel Chip
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- Connectors: 1 x RJ-45 Female
- LEDs: 1 x 100/1000 Mbps Indicator 1 x Link / Activity
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QNAP QXG-10G2T-X710, Two 10GbE Ports with SR-IOV and iSCSI, Block-based, Supports Multiple Virtual Disk Modes
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- Part Number: QXG-10G2T-X710
- Standards: IEEE 802.1Q IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.3ad IEEE 802.3ae IEEE 1588 IEEE 802.1as
- Features: Controller: Intel Ethernet Controller X710 Number of Ports: 2 x NBASE-T (RJ45) Connector: NBASE-T (RJ45) PCIe and Lanes: PCIe 3.0 x4 Transmission Rates: 10Gbps/5Gbps/2.5Gbps/1Gbps/ 100Mbps Bracket: Low-profile bracket pre-installed; full-height and specialized (for selected QNAP NAS) brackets are bundled SR-IOV Support NVGRE, VXLAN, Geneve Support 1K ingress and egress QoS levels: On-chip QoS How mant virtual functions: 128 (64/port) Supported NAS operating systems QTS 4.4.3 or later (recommend an upgrade to the latest version); Windows 10 (1809 or later); Linux Stable Kernel 4.20/5.x; Windows Server 2019 (Driver required) Supported QNAP NAS: Models with PCIe slot(s) (1 free slo...
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StarTech 1-Port 10Gbps PCIe Network Adapter Card, Network Card for PC/Server, PCIe Ethernet Card w/Jumbo Frame, NIC/LAN Interface Card
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- Standards: IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T) IEEE 802.3bz (5GBASE-T) IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBASE-T) IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T ) IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX ) IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-TX) IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN) IEEE P802.3az (EEE) IEEE 1588 (PTP) PCI Express Version 3.0
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10Gtek For Intel X710DA2 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter with Intel X710-BM2 Chip,10Gb Network Card,PCIe 3.0, x8 Dual Ports, Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX
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- Features: Intel X710-DA2
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Learn about Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Faster, More Reliable Wired Connectivity
A Network Interface Card gives your PC or server a fast, stable link to your network. From budget 1GbE to multi-gig (2.5GbE/5GbE) and 10GbE+, you’ll find PCI Express cards, USB adapters, and multi-port models in Newegg’s Network Interface Cards catalog. Pair your NIC with the right switch, optics, and cabling to unlock consistent throughput for gaming, low-latency streaming, content creation, virtualization, iSCSI backups, and more.
Popular NIC Categories
PCIe Ethernet Cards
The go-to choice for desktops and workstations. Options range from 1GbE and 2.5GbE to 10GbE/25GbE, with features like VLAN tagging, link aggregation (LACP), checksum/TSO/LRO offload, SR-IOV/RDMA, and PXE/Wake-on-LAN. Browse performance picks here: 10GbE network cards.
USB & USB-C Ethernet Adapters
Ideal for ultrabooks and mini PCs—plug-and-play wired networking without opening the case. Choose USB 3.0/USB-C for Gigabit and above. Find compact options in Network Adapters & Ethernet Connectors.
Fiber & SFP/SFP+ NICs
Use SFP/SFP+ for long-distance or electrically isolated runs and ultra-low latency. Pair your card with compatible optics from SFP/SFP+ transceivers and OM3/OM4 fiber for 10GbE and higher.
Key Decisions Before You Buy
Match the NIC to your target speed (1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G, 25G), PCIe slot type (x1/x4/x8, Gen3/Gen4), and connector (RJ45 vs. SFP/SFP+). For fiber or long-run links, compare SFP+ fiber NICs. For copper installs, use the right cabling—see Ethernet cables (Cat6/Cat6a). If you’re wiring racks or tight spaces, confirm low-profile/half-height brackets and plan mounting with server racks & cabinets.
Performance tip: For 2.5GbE/5GbE over copper, Cat6/Cat6a reduces errors and heat. For 10GbE+ fiber, verify SR/LR optics and OM3/OM4 cable type. Power users should also check driver support for Windows, Linux, or VMware ESXi.
Typical Use Cases
Home & Gaming: Upgrade to a 2.5GbE PCIe card for faster downloads and smoother game/stream concurrency; pair with a 2.5G switch.
Creative & NAS: Move large media quickly with 10GbE PCIe NICs; use SFP+ for fiber runs to a rack or studio bay.
Virtualization & Labs: Choose dual-port/quad-port server NICs for VLANs, LACP, SR-IOV, and traffic isolation across hosts and services.
Why Add a Dedicated NIC?
Boosts wired speed and stability beyond onboard LAN, enables VLAN isolation and link aggregation, reduces CPU usage via hardware offloads, and adds flexibility for SFP/SFP+ fiber runs or multi-port redundancy and failover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need 2.5GbE or is 1GbE enough?
1GbE is fine for basic browsing and streaming. If you copy large files, use fast NAS, or share bandwidth among many devices, 2.5GbE offers a noticeable speed boost—pair it with a compatible 2.5G switch.
RJ45 vs. SFP/SFP+ — which should I choose?
RJ45 over copper is convenient for short runs and existing cabling. SFP/SFP+ with fiber is better for long distances, lower latency, or electrical isolation. If you go fiber, match your card with the right optics from SFP/SFP+ transceivers.
Will a USB Ethernet adapter bottleneck my laptop?
Use USB 3.0 or USB-C models for Gigabit or faster speeds. They’re great for travel and thin-and-light PCs—browse options in Network Adapters & Ethernet Connectors.
Related Essentials
Build the whole stack: a multi-gig switch for uplinks, tidy runs with a patch panel, and protect your edge with firewalls & security.
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