10 Best Network Cards 2023: Reviews, Buying Guide & FAQs

Ultra Fast: 10/100/1000Mbps PCIe Adapter upgrade your Ethernet speed to Gigabit

Automation: Wake on LAN supporting Auto Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX

Supports: IEEE802.3x Flow Control for Full duplex Mode and backpressure for Half duplex Mode; 4k Bytes Port: 1x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Network Media

Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP

Dual Bracket: Low profile and standard profile bracket inside works with both mini and standard size PCs

From Reliable Brand: TP Link has been ranked as the World’s No. 1 provider of WLAN products for the past consecutive 7 years by IDC. In 2017

COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION: Use this PCI LAN card to upgrade your existing system to include a 1 gigabit ethernet port

VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: This PCI interface card comes with both standard and low-profile brackets for easy installation in your PCI-enabled client, server, or workstation

1G SPEED: This PCI card is ideal for PCI ports that support 1GbE or less, supporting maximum data transfer speeds of 1000 Mbps in each direction (2000 Mbps total)

WIDELY COMPATIBLE: Compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Mac, Windows, and Linux, this NIC card is designed to work with your existing system

With Gigabit Ethernet card, you can add a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port to any PC through a PCI-E slot. Fits any PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16 socket; additional 8cm low-profile bracket provides the option for installation in small size HTPC case.

EDUP pci-based 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet network adapter card provides a simple connection to a Gigabit Ethernet network, and is fully compatible with 802. 1Q virtual LAN (VLAN) tag. And Ethernet card which Is compliant to IEEE802. 3, IEEE802. 3U & IEEE802. 3ab.

Gigabit PCI network adapter Suitable for any pci-enabled client, server or workstation, The Gigabit Ethernet network adapter card Supports high Performance Dual channel networking and maximum data transfer speeds of 1000Mbps in each direction (2000 Mbps total) - up to ten times faster than 10/100 Ethernet.

Gigabit network card compatible with Windows 10, 8/8. 1, 2000, XP, Vista, 7. Please kindly note: This product does not support Linux or Mac OS.

The high quality PCI Gigabit NIC with 12cm profile bracket and additional 8cm profile bracket. Support: 2-year and free 24/7 technical support.

Intel Gigabit CT PCI-E Network Adapter EXPI9301CTBLK (bulk)

✅Ethernet Controller: Base on original Intel X540-BT2，compare to Intel X540-T2 and improve servers stability. It is a good alternative to upgrade your data center, with low-cost, low power consumption and low latency.

✅Support OS：Windows 7/8/10/Visa, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Linux, Centos/RHEL 6/7/8, Ubuntu 16/18/19/20, Debian 9/10/11, FreeBSD 10/11/12, Vmware ESX/Esxi 6/7, SLSE 11/12,etc.

✅10Gbase-T NIC: Dual RJ45 Ports(100MbE/1GbE/10GbE) link Category-6A up to 100m(328 Ft) or Category-6 up to 55m(180 Ft), easily upgrades your speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is 10× faster than Gigabit NIC.

✅Compliant Standards:IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ad. PCI Express 2.1. 5.0 G T/s X8 Lane, compatible with PCIE X8, X16 Slot.

✅Excellent Technology: On-chip QoS and Traffic management; Load balancing on multiple CPUs; TCP checksum offloading capabilities; Virtual Machine Device queue(VMDq); PCI-SIG* SR-IOV implementation.

✅Advanced Function: Support iSCSI, PXE, VLAN, Jumbo Frames, DPDK, Intelligent offloads,Traffic Management, Flexible Port Partitioning, Windows 10 Teaming, which meet your various needs on data center.

✅Easy to install: Coming with a driver CD to install OS, you also can download it from intel website. Packed with BOTH Low Profile Bracket and Full-height Bracket that support on Standard and Slim computer/server.

✅After-sales Service: Provides 24/7 Customer Service, 30 Days Free-returned, 1 Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support.

✅Controller(s): Base on Broadcom BCM57810S Controller, which supports Single Root I/O virtualization and improve servers stability. Compare to Broadcom BCM57810S Ethernet Network Card.

✅Support OS：Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Linux, Centos/RHEL 6/7/8, Ubuntu 16/18/19/20, Debian 9/10/11, FreeBSD 10/11/12, Vmware ESX/Esxi 6/7, SLSE 11/12,etc.

✅SFP+ PCI-E NIC: 10Gb Dual SFP+ Ports, apply to 10G SFP+ module/ DAC /AOC. PCI Express 2.0. 5.0 G T/s x 8 Lane, compatible with PCIE X8, X16 Slot.

✅Easy to install：Coming with a driver CD to install OS. Packed with BOTH Low Profile Bracket and Full-height Bracket that support on Standard and Slim computer/server.

✅After-sales service: Provides 24/7 Customer Service, 30 Days Free-returned, 1 Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support.

10 Gbps PCIe Network Card: With the latest 10GBase-T Technology, TX401 delivers extreme speeds of up to 10 Gbps, which is 10× faster than typical Gigabit adapters, guaranteeing smooth data transmissions for both internet access and local data transmissions[1]

Versatile Compatibility: With extreme speed and ultra-low latency, 10GBase-T is backwards compatible with multiple data rates (10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps), automatically negotiating between higher and lower speed connections

QoS: Quality of Service technology delivers prioritized performance for gamers and ensures to avoid network congestion for PC gaming

Free CAT6A Ethernet Cable: To maximize TX401's performance, a 1.5 m CAT6A Ethernet Cable is included—rated for up to 10 Gbps while a regular cable is only rated for 1 Gbps

Low-Profile and Full-Height Brackets: In addition to the standard bracket, a low-profile bracket is provided for mini tower computer cases

Comprehensive System Support - Fully compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Windows Servers 2019/2016/2012 R2, and Linux to meet your diverse operating system needs

Industry leading 2-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support

【Wireless 802.11ac 2x2】Ubit WIE7265 WiFi Card with 802.11ac and 2 data streams get more data, robust connections, better coverage, and faster data rates. Delivers up to 6x faster Wi-Fi speeds (up to 867 Mbps) than 802.11n (150Mbps), with up to 3x more bandwidth per stream for more users and devices.

【Wireless 4.2 technology】Dual mode wireless 4.2 enables Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate (BR/EDR)-low energy devices to act as a hub and peripheral at the same time. Connects to the newest low energy Bluetooth products as well as your familiar devices, such as headsets, keyboard, mice and more.

【IEEE 802.11 AC Dual Band Adapter】Experience gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity without the wires; introducing Wireless-AC 2x2 160 MHz for accelerated gaming, downloading, file sharing, HD and 4K video streaming, video conferencing, multitasking, and wireless performance.

【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】Ubit WIE7265 WiFi Card compatible with Windows11, Windows10, Windows8.1, Windows7（Windows XP system need update to at least Windows7）, Works with PCI Express X1,X4,X8,X16 slot.

2.5GB ETHERNET PORT: 2.5G network adapter supports three speeds: 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, and 100Mbps over standard Cat5e cables at distances up to 100m (328 ft.)

PCIe to 2.5G: This 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Adapter converts a PCIe slot into a 2.5G Ethernet Port

COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS: This network adapter is compatible with Windows, Windows Server operating system.

JUMBO FRAME: Sends larger packets, or jumbo frames (up to 9KB), for increased performance.

Includes standard and low-profile brackets

IEEE 802.3ab and 802.3bz compliant

[2. 5GBASE-T PCI EXPRESS NETWORK CARD]: The Realtek RTL8125-CG 10/100/1000M/2 . 5G Ethernet controller combines a 4-speed IEEE 802. 3 compatible Media Access Controller (MAC) with a four-speed Ethernet transceiver, PCI Express bus controller, and embedded memory.

[CONVERTS A PCIE SLOT INTO A 2. 5G ETHERNET PORT]: Fits any PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16 socket; Additional 8cm Low-profile bracket provides the option for installation in small size HTPC case. NOTE: Only work with PCI-E slot, Not for PCI Slot.

[SUPPORT OS]: Windows 10, Windows8/8. 1, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012/2008, Linux up to 4. 15

[WIDE USAGE]: Enables PCIe-enabled client, such as desktop, workstation, server, communications platforms, and embedded applications

[PACKAGE INCLUDES]: 2. 5G PCIe network card, standard bracket, low-profile-bracket, screwdriver, screws