PCIe 3.1 2.5GBase-T Network Adapter with Intel I226-V 2500/1000/100Mbps PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet NIC Card RJ45 LAN Controller for Windows 10/11 with Low Profile Bracket

I bought this item for diagnostic purposes with issues on my PC. The installation of the part and drivers was super simple. Speeds were as described, and was actually an upgrade compared to the network card on my motherboard.

I purchased this NIC to bypass my motherboard’s integrated Realtek controller that was forcing my computer to be limited to 100mb/s network speeds. This NIC was very easy to install, and I was immediately able to see an improvement in speed as it auto negotiated true gigabit speeds with my switch. My ping dropped from 7 to 1ms, and streaming videos no longer freeze temporarily. Delivery was fast, and the contents were well protected. A great value for the money for the performance of this NIC.

DIED after two weeks. During its brief life it worked great. Guess I'll be spending a little extra money on something better. We had a lightning storm. I checked my computer devices to see if anything was damaged. Everything runs through an APC ups circuit protector. Everything is fine, however now the Network Adapter is working. Two weeks so far. I'll let you know if that changes. Spooky.

I've installed and uninstalled Intel Ethernet Adapter drivers v26.4 and v29.2 to no avail. I've even installed the Intel PROset software and couldn't detect the NIC. Item was DOA. It's my fault ultimately for not returning it within the original return period because I didn't test it initially (bought item originally for somebody who didn't need it anymore basically), but I wasn't expecting a non-working item either. I'm also not the only one who's experienced this based on some past reviews. This is my warning to everybody else now.

Easy install into a Dell Optiplex I converted into NAS. No compatibility issues. Good value

I recently made the jump to 2.5G and I upgraded most of the PCs in my house with these I225 based cards. They come with a normal PCI-E bracket as well as the low profile bracket for SFF PCs. It was plug and play for Windows 11, Linux, and FreeBSD.

Card installed and recognized by Windows 10, no special drivers necessary. System is also used for VMware work, ESXi 7 requires installing the Net-Community-Driver, current version is 1.2.7.0. Once that is installed, card is available for use and vMotion migrations are considerably faster than over a 1Gbit network.

The company that packages these NICs, need to tape them closed. My first package, the box was empty. And I'm sure that it just fell out into the storage box at the warehouse. But, the NIC is decent quality. With a Intel chip onboard it is fast. I prefer to use Intel based NICs due to there compatibility. The Realtec have issues with that. When I installed it, it recognized it right off, but I had to connect to the web with the onboard NIC to download the driver, which Windows found automatically. Then it worked flawlessly after that. There is a CDROM included, but who has a CDROM in their computer anymore, I don't.

This item works well in the SFF computer it is fitted to. I had to change over from the full height bracket to the low profile bracket (supplied in the box). The 2 screws holding on the bracket are an unusual head and do not fit a Philips or torx, etc. A small “screwdriver” is supplied but it has a very narrow handle and if a screw was stuck/tight, you would have a problem changing the bracket.

Ottimo, nel mondo Windows almeno!

Funciona bastante bien. He tenido algunas experiencias un poco extrañas la primera semana de uso (no estoy seguro si era problema del dispositivo o de Windows 10) pero luego funciona sin problemas por meses. Usandolo con apps como Moonlight que son muy sensibles a malos algoritmos de red no noto problemas: ideal para gaming. Lo único que puedo destacar como no ideal es que Windows 10 no tiene drivers nativos: hay que correr Windows Update para que instale automáticamente los drivers correctos.

Cette carte réseau PCIe 3.1 avec le contrôleur Intel I225-V est tout simplement parfaite pour une utilisation sur des réseaux 2.5Gbps, et elle s'est avérée parfaitement compatible avec VMware ESXi. Points forts : Compatibilité avec les réseaux 2.5Gbps : La carte gère sans problème les débits de 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps et 100Mbps, ce qui en fait un choix polyvalent pour une infrastructure réseau mixte. J'ai testé des transferts de fichiers importants sur mon réseau domestique, et les performances en 2.5Gbps sont excellentes et stables. Fonctionnement impeccable sous ESXi : La carte est reconnue immédiatement par ESXi sans avoir à chercher des pilotes additionnels, ce qui est un vrai gain de temps pour une configuration virtualisée. Câble Cat8 inclus : Le câble Ethernet de 0,9 m fourni est de très bonne qualité et garantit des connexions fiables, même sur des réseaux haut débit. C'est un petit détail, mais appréciable pour un produit à ce prix. Installation facile : L'installation dans un slot PCIe 3.1 est rapide, et le support à profil bas inclus permet une adaptation parfaite pour les boîtiers plus compacts. En résumé, cette carte est une solution idéale pour tous ceux qui recherchent une connexion réseau 2.5Gbps fiable et efficace, que ce soit pour des serveurs virtualisés sous ESXi ou des PC sous Windows 10/11. La combinaison de la compatibilité, des performances et du câble Ethernet inclus en fait un produit au rapport qualité/prix imbattable.

this card is absolutely perfect for 2.5gb internet! 5 star!