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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

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Brand TP-Link
Hardware interface Ethernet
Compatible devices Desktop
Product Dimensions 10.9L x 7.8W x 2.2H Centimetres
Data transfer rate 2500 Megabits Per Second
Item weight 0.11 Pounds
UPC 840030707834
Manufacturer TP-LINK

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  • 2.5 Gbps PCIe Network Card: With the 2.5G Base-T Technology, TX201 delivers high-speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps, which is 2.5x faster than typical Gigabit adapters, guaranteeing smooth data transmissions for both internet access and local data transmissions
  • Versatile Compatibility: The Ethernet Network Adapter is backwards compatible with multiple data rates(2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps Base-T connectivity). The 2.5G Ethernet port automatically negotiates between higher and lower speed connection.
  • QoS: Quality of Service technology delivers prioritized performance for gamers and ensures to avoid network congestion for PC gaming
  • Wake on LAN : Remotely power on or off your computer with WOL, helps to manage your devices more easily
  • 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: The PCIe ethernet card is fully compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Windows Servers 2022/2019/2016, and Linux to meet your diverse operating system needs
  • TP-Link offers 2-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support

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Versatile, Multi-Speed Compatibility

Lag-Free Gaming and 4K Streaming

With 2.5 Gbps internet access, your gaming will be fully optimized with a large boost in speed, latency, and responsiveness. Large-sized game downloads, seamless live streaming, and massive data backups via the cloud are as easy as choosing your character.

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For local connections, a 2.5G PCIe adapter helps build a lightning-fast transport channel between a central storage device and other working machines in your local network. Local data transmissions will be a breeze for you as you handle bandwidth-intensive tasks easily at your home or office.

Versatile, Multi-Speed Compatibility

2.5G Base-T is backwards compatible with multiple data rates, including 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps Base-T connectivity. The 2.5G Ethernet port automatically negotiates between higher and lower speed connections, allowing you to upgrade to 2.5G networking smoothly.

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TP-Link 2.5GB PCIe Network Card (TX201) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet reaches blazing-fast data rates up to 2.5 billion bits per second—2.5× faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet. For bandwidth-intensive tasks, whether local data transfer or Internet access, the TX201 is up to the task.

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Maximum wired data throughput rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.3 specifications. Actual wired data throughput is not guaranteed and will vary as a result of environmental factors, Ethernet cable class, and computer performance. To ensure compatibility, you may need to update the adapter’s drivers after an OS update. You can check the full list of the supported OS in the download center at tp-link.com/download-center.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
14,225 global ratings
10gbit ethernet - just like that!
5 Stars
10gbit ethernet - just like that!
Have had this card for over a year now, no issues, able to easily get 10gbit to my home server via an ethernet SFP into my switch.As others have mentioned, you likely want to get the drivers from Marvell directly as the TP-Link provided ones are woefully out of date.The model number you want to use on Marvell's site when getting those drivers is AQC107 (for the TX401 v1 which is the only hardware version at the time of this writing).
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Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2024
Style: Gigabit PCIeVerified Purchase
easy to install and works great
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2024
Style: 2.5G PCIeVerified Purchase
Easy to install
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2024
Style: 2.5G PCIeVerified Purchase
I upgraded my Shaw internet to 1.5gb/s but then I needed to upgrade some gigabit hardware in order to take advantage of the new speeds. This new network card did the trick for my PC. Easy install and setup. Has been working reliably for a couple months now.
Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2024
Style: 2.5G PCIeVerified Purchase
I've installed that card in my Unraid server and my main desktop PC after upgrading my switch.
My expectations were moderate considering it's a basic $30 card after all, but I've been pleasantly surprised by how great it works.
Don't expect all the advanced settings and goodies you'd get with a $200 QNAP card, but for what it is, it works great! I'm frequently reaching ~2.2-2.3Gbps speed when transferring file from my Unraid cache disk (NVMe drive) to my desktop PC, and it has been very stable so far. If you're installing that card on a Windows 10 or 11 machine, upgrading the drivers to the latest version is recommended!
For the money, you can't go wrong.
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2024
Style: 2.5G PCIeVerified Purchase
Was easy to install worked right away on my server and was worth the cost
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2024
Style: 10G PCIeVerified Purchase
Have had this card for over a year now, no issues, able to easily get 10gbit to my home server via an ethernet SFP into my switch.

As others have mentioned, you likely want to get the drivers from Marvell directly as the TP-Link provided ones are woefully out of date.

The model number you want to use on Marvell's site when getting those drivers is AQC107 (for the TX401 v1 which is the only hardware version at the time of this writing).
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5.0 out of 5 stars 10gbit ethernet - just like that!
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2024
Have had this card for over a year now, no issues, able to easily get 10gbit to my home server via an ethernet SFP into my switch.

As others have mentioned, you likely want to get the drivers from Marvell directly as the TP-Link provided ones are woefully out of date.

The model number you want to use on Marvell's site when getting those drivers is AQC107 (for the TX401 v1 which is the only hardware version at the time of this writing).
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Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2023
Style: 10G PCIeVerified Purchase
UPDATED:

Product does not maintain speeds. Will degrade constantly to 1.2 gbps unless the duplex is reset manually. Running latest firmware and drivers.

So, would be 5 out of 5 were it not for minor inconveniences:

1) Drivers and firmware need to be updated from Marvell directly. TP-Link does NOT have the latest on their website. There is another review that lists the directions - easy enough.

2) I was experiencing intermittent speeds on the download, and sometimes it would just hard cap at 1.2 gbps down. I figured that the motherboard (ROG STRIX X670E-E) was not properly negotiating bus speeds, so I just manually set for GEN 3. Speeds are now as expected.

Otherwise all is as expected. End to end 10gbps.
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Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2024
Style: 2.5G PCIeVerified Purchase
Nice compact adapter format. Worked out of the box with 2.5G negotiation. Box shows Ver 1.6.

However I was not getting full large file transfer speeds on LAN with the default Windows 11 driver, typically up to 1.2 Gbps.

What resolved it is getting up-to-date drivers from realtek.com. Search "realtek.com 2.5g" and find the download for "Win11 Auto Installation Program (NetAdapterCx)" with version numbers similar to 1168.x...

My other PC also has an on-board Realtek 2.5G and I had to update drivers on BOTH! Perhaps the default "Receive Buffers = 1024" in advanced settings that I noticed was capped to 512 in old drivers?

After this I was able to get rock solid 280MB/s file transfers on both sides.

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K
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy install works great
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
Style: 2.5G PCIeVerified Purchase
Brand new MSI Mobo kept dropping wifi randomly and the ethernet port never worked. Read some reviews and got this. Works like a charm. And the pc to pc transfer speed is unreal.
Assanoarn
5.0 out of 5 stars Produto com qualidade
Reviewed in Brazil on April 21, 2024
Style: Gigabit PCIeVerified Purchase
Funcionou bem
Tony Polito
5.0 out of 5 stars EZ quick XP install !! Amazon is selling/shipping current version of card (v4.6).
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
Style: Gigabit PCIeVerified Purchase
TP-Link manufactures quality networking gear. Over recent years, I have relied on a TP-Link modem and I currently running TWO TP-Link routers, one as a 'root' router, the other as an 'extender/bridge' router. Always rock-solid and reliable. (I retired the TP-Link modem only because TP-Link does not manufacture a stand-alone DOCSIS 3.1 modem.)

Note that there has been, over the years, four versions/itinerations of this (1 Gigabit PCI-Express) card. Sold and shipped by Amazon, I received Version 4.6 of the card. So Amazon is selling (direct) and shipping current stock. You can check the version of the card by looking at the label on the outside of the box … or at the sticker on the card. Oddly, the MAC address is not given on either the box or the card; if you need it, you will have to snag it out of your router's DHCP list.

Installation into a WinXP SP3 w/ circa-2007 Intel mobo was quick and straightforward:

All the drivers come in the box on a mini-CD but to be sure I would be current, I instead downloaded the most current Version 4 XP drivers from the TP-Link support webpage for the card. That was a .ZIP file; I extracted all the files into a temporary folder. Powered down the computer. Snapped the card into a vacant PCI-Express x 1 slot on the mobo. Powered back up and got the "Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard" pop-up. The XP driver install instructions provided by TP-Link (at their website) were very close, but not entirely 100% spot-on; if I recall correctly, from the pop-up I followed the path:

InstallFromAListOrSpecificLocation
Don'tSearchIWillChooseTheDriverToInstall
HardwareType (choose NetworkAdapter)
Don't bother to choose a specific adapter from the given list, instead click on
HaveDisk, then Browse (to the .inf file in the temporary folder), then Open it.
Click on OK. Ignore incorrect driver warnings and click ContinueAnyway.

(I think the warning is being 'thrown' by the fact that the TP-Link card is built on a Realtek chip & drivers.)

Bam! Device and drivers installed. Device is named 'TP-Link Gigabit PCI Express Adapter.' The three needed driver files were dropped into the Windows/System32 folder. Swapped the Ethernet cable onto the card. Opened ControlPanel/NetworkConnections. Disabled the mobo Ethernet port, renamed it 'Mobo Ethernet.' Enabled the TP-Link Ethernet port, renamed it 'TP-Link Ethernet.' Deleted the temporary folder. Rebooted the router, just to be sure. Up and running !!

I didn't pick up the download speed improvement I was hoping for, but I've definitely excluded the Ethernet port as a speed constraint. (Paying for 1Gb, pulling 220Mb … time to get a techie out here to test the speed at the coax connector!)

In any case, this card is very inexpensive … and it is also a quick, easy solution under XP and older mobos.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent network adapter - Consistent speeds
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
Style: 10G PCIeVerified Purchase
The TX-401 has been great and rock solid ever since install. Installation was quick, however, I made sure to download the drivers before-hand, as Windows didn’t instantly recognize the device. I installed the card using a free PCI Express X16 port just next to my GPU. Since this is a PCI E x4 connector on the card, it fit perfectly on my Mobo.

I’ve been very happy so far with the network card, and haven’t experienced any disconnects. I’ve also been able to fully utilize my over-provisioned 1.2 gbps Xfinity internet connection speed, using an SB8200 modem with link aggregation to an Asus RT-AX89X router, and then connecting my PC with the TX-401 network card to the 10G ethernet port on the router. The results have been a pretty consistent 1,100-1,300 mbps download speed (up to 1,400 mbps down on low traffic nights) when tested with Speedtest.net. In addition to typical workflow, gaming and game downloads have been fast with low latency experienced. I don’t think the low latency can really be attributed to the card, as I always had good ping times while using my onboard 1gb NIC, but just thought I’d share.

In addition, in order to achieve the above results, I’ve changed a few of the adapter settings in windows after a bunch of googling, and using suggestions from a bunch of websites (there’s a good list of suggestions on a Steam forum under the title “Guide :: A Better Online Gaming Experience - Steam Community” (you can find it easily if you google). I suggest if you experience issues at first with the card, check your settings first to make sure it’s not just misconfigured. To name a key setting that’s caused some people headaches: “Recv Segment Coalescing for IPV4 and IPV6” should be ‘Disabled’.
I can’t say much from the LAN and server side of things, as I haven’t really speed or stress-tested these features, however, I have confidence that should I need an NAS, I’ll be able to maximize the 10G network speeds using my router and network adapter combo.

I highly recommend this product, but will check back if I experience any issues over the next few months.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent network adapter - Consistent speeds
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
The TX-401 has been great and rock solid ever since install. Installation was quick, however, I made sure to download the drivers before-hand, as Windows didn’t instantly recognize the device. I installed the card using a free PCI Express X16 port just next to my GPU. Since this is a PCI E x4 connector on the card, it fit perfectly on my Mobo.

I’ve been very happy so far with the network card, and haven’t experienced any disconnects. I’ve also been able to fully utilize my over-provisioned 1.2 gbps Xfinity internet connection speed, using an SB8200 modem with link aggregation to an Asus RT-AX89X router, and then connecting my PC with the TX-401 network card to the 10G ethernet port on the router. The results have been a pretty consistent 1,100-1,300 mbps download speed (up to 1,400 mbps down on low traffic nights) when tested with Speedtest.net. In addition to typical workflow, gaming and game downloads have been fast with low latency experienced. I don’t think the low latency can really be attributed to the card, as I always had good ping times while using my onboard 1gb NIC, but just thought I’d share.

In addition, in order to achieve the above results, I’ve changed a few of the adapter settings in windows after a bunch of googling, and using suggestions from a bunch of websites (there’s a good list of suggestions on a Steam forum under the title “Guide :: A Better Online Gaming Experience - Steam Community” (you can find it easily if you google). I suggest if you experience issues at first with the card, check your settings first to make sure it’s not just misconfigured. To name a key setting that’s caused some people headaches: “Recv Segment Coalescing for IPV4 and IPV6” should be ‘Disabled’.
I can’t say much from the LAN and server side of things, as I haven’t really speed or stress-tested these features, however, I have confidence that should I need an NAS, I’ll be able to maximize the 10G network speeds using my router and network adapter combo.

I highly recommend this product, but will check back if I experience any issues over the next few months.
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BlueWolf
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 6, 2021
Style: 10G PCIeVerified Purchase
Todo bien. Sin problemas para ESXi 7.0 y una motherboard supermicro x10DDW