TP-Link TX201 2.5 Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Network Adapter, Low-Profile and Full-Height Brackets, Ethernet Network Card Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Linux, Versatile Compatibility

The TP-Link TX201 Ethernet adapter works really well. Installation was straightforward, and it provides a fast and stable network connection. The low-profile and full-height brackets make it versatile for different PC setups. It’s compatible with multiple operating systems, and overall, it’s a reliable, high-quality network card that does exactly what it’s supposed to.

This network adapter just works , easy to install and I'm getting fast speeds without any issues. The fact that it supports low,profile and full,height brackets is super convenient for me since my PC case has limited space. What really stood out though was how versatile the compatibility is , works smoothly with Windows 11 and Linux, which is exactly what I needed.

At this price point (~£25) it's hard to argue with the value, after installation it just worked immediately, no need to install drivers and I've had zero connection issues since plugging it in.I've got it connected back to a 2.5G switch over ~25m of cat5e and it's running full speed with expected speeds for file transfers etc. and no dropouts.I'd recommend this product.

Used them for deploying Proxmox and linix in a lab environment and had no driver issues and through put is about where I expect it. I'd say for a desk top or lab environment they are an excellent choice. I should point out I'm using enterprise class switches, I have seen lower through put on "domestic" switches but that was the switch not the cards.

Easy to install on a Windows 10 machine (64 bit), but in my case had to download updated drivers from the Realtek site. The network card didn't handle my PC hibernating too well. Seems okay now.

This was the final piece of the puzzle to get my 2.5gb internet setup. Worked instantly out of the box and downloaded the relevant software. Had it up and running within 5 minutes as it fit perfectly.When you are downloading the software (without the provided disc) and you are stuck between picking the hardware version then look at the label on the product packaging. Mine was UN/1.0 which I used to download what I needed.Just a quick checklist to make sure your device receives 2.5gb:*Your internet service provider is giving you 2.5gb to your main router*Your main router has a 2.5gb ethernet port*Your device has a 2.5gb ethernet port (this product helped with that)*You have a ethernet cable connecting your router and device that is capable of 2.5gb speeds (see photo)Hope it helps :)

Purchased for my NAS as it only had 1gb onboard ethernet. Easy to use, was just plug and play with no need to install additional drivers to get it working. Unraid picked it up straight away.

Does what it says on the box. I recently had an upgrade to Virgin media Gig1 broadband. Did I need it? Probably not I had 350MB/S before so it wasn't slow by any stretch of the imagination. But I'm a nerd at heart and do like to get every but of performance I can from my gaming pc which to be fair has cost a lot of money to build so I just wanted to max things out. The onboard Ethernet controller of my motherboard is 10/100/1000 so capped out at around 950MB/S not quite achieving the full speed that the connection is capable of. By installing this PCIE Ethernet card not only did I unlock the full speed provided by Virgin media now averaging around 1150MB/S it somehow made my pc feel smoother and more responsive in general. Not sure why maybe it reduced strain on the motherboards chip-set, but I'm just guessing, most people wouldn't probably notice a difference but a hard core gamer who's in tune with his machine will. All in all I'm very happy with the card and when / if Virgin Media roll out even faster speeds you can bet I'll be at the front of the que whether I need it or not, and I'll be ready for speeds up to 2.5GB/s. Can't wait, that's just living life as a nerd, un-apologetically we just can't help ourselves.