TP-Link 2.5GB PCIe Network Card (TX201) – PCIe to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Win Server 2022/2019/2016, Linux

excellent product, onboard nics cant handle jitter as these do!

works great on my truenas scale with nuc 9 extreme

I picked this up to finally get the most out of my high-speed internet plan. Most motherboards are still stuck with standard 1G ports, and this card is a very affordable way to bridge that gap. The Setup: Installation was a breeze. It’s a small card that fits easily into a PCIe x1 slot, and it even includes a low-profile bracket if you’re working with a slim desktop case. It’s built well and feels like a quality piece of hardware that should last. One Important Tip: When I first plugged it in, Windows recognized it immediately, but I noticed a weird issue: my download speeds were great, but my upload speeds were stuck and wouldn't hit that 2.5G mark. I found that the "standard" drivers Windows installs automatically aren't quite enough. To fix this and truly unlock the full 2.5G upload speed, go directly to the Realtek website and download the latest drivers for the RTL8125 chipset. As soon as I installed the official drivers from the source, the upload cap vanished and everything worked perfectly. Final Verdict: It’s a fantastic, reliable card for the price. Just save yourself the troubleshooting time and grab the drivers from Realtek right away

Mi internet no es muy rápido pero se siente más estable con este adaptador de 2.5GB.

I picked this card up to upgrade an Unraid server built on an older gaming motherboard. The onboard NIC was limited to 1Gb, and since my new internet service provides 2Gb, I needed a reliable 2.5Gb card to take full advantage of the speed. It was recognized instantly by Unraid with zero configuration required. I installed it in a lower PCIe slot to give it plenty of breathing room, which should help with airflow and keeping it cool. Performance has been solid. Using a speed‑test Docker container, I consistently see results just under 2Gb, with most tests landing between 1.8 and 2.1Gb. For a simple drop‑in upgrade, this card delivers exactly what I needed at a very reasonable price.

A beast network card from a reputable network brand! This was needed to upgrade my slow motherboard LAN, which caps out at only 980 Mbps, and my modem has a 2 Gbps plan where a faster card can make use of my bandwidth. The installation was very easy as it just plugs into the smaller PCIEX1_1 slot with no problems. As soon as you boot into Windows 11, the drivers will automatically get installed, so the internet will work a few minutes after reboot. It’s plug and play! It works so well, and I’m getting very fast 2 Gbps speeds. Faster downloads hooray!