TP-Link 2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter
£32.34
£26.95
2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter
- Blazing Speed - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet unlock the highest performance of your Multi-Gig bandwidth and devices. Whether local data transfer or Internet access, the TX201 is up to the task
- Versatile Compatibility - With extreme speed and ultra-low latency, 2.5GBase-T is backwards compatible with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, automatically negotiating between higher and lower speed connections
- Low-Profile and Full-Height Brackets - In addition to the standard bracket, a low-profile bracket is provided for mini tower computer cases. Customized options give you the flexibility to find a bracket that perfectly fits your board design
- Comprehensive System Support - Fully compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Windows Servers 2022/2019/2016/2012 R2/2012/2008 R2, Linux
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Description
All in Seconds with Blazing Fast 2.5G Speeds
Incredible 2.5G Networking
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.
Household Storage, Share in Seconds
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.
2.5G Extremely Fast Internet Response
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.
Versatile, Multi-Speed Compatibility
2.5G Base-T is backwards compatible with multiple data rates, including 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps and 10 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.
QoS Support
Quality of Service technology ensures enough bandwidth and avoids network congestion. Whether streaming or real-time gaming, enjoy a smooth web experience.
Wake On LAN
Remotely power on/off your computer with WOL, good for centralized management.
Low-Profile Bracket
In addition to the standard bracket, a low-profile bracket is also provided for mini tower computer cases.
Easy Setup
Simple software installation with the intuitive Utility on the provided CD.
Comprehensive System Support
Fully compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Windows Servers 022/2019/2016/2012 R2/2012/2008 R2, Linux.
Incredible 2.5G Networking
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.
Household Storage, Share in Seconds
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.
2.5G Extremely Fast Internet Response
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.
Versatile, Multi-Speed Compatibility
2.5G Base-T is backwards compatible with multiple data rates, including 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps and 10 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.
QoS Support
Quality of Service technology ensures enough bandwidth and avoids network congestion. Whether streaming or real-time gaming, enjoy a smooth web experience.
Wake On LAN
Remotely power on/off your computer with WOL, good for centralized management.
Low-Profile Bracket
In addition to the standard bracket, a low-profile bracket is also provided for mini tower computer cases.
Easy Setup
Simple software installation with the intuitive Utility on the provided CD.
Comprehensive System Support
Fully compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Windows Servers 022/2019/2016/2012 R2/2012/2008 R2, Linux.
Specifications
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| PCI version | 2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Host interface | PCI Express |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Bandwidth | |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black, Grey |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE |
| Network | |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black, Grey |
| Internal | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| System requirements | |
|---|---|
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 120.8 mm |
| Depth | 21.5 mm |
| Height | 98.2 mm |
| Package width | 201.5 mm |
| Package depth | 152.5 mm |
| Package height | 41.5 mm |
| Package weight | 170 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 201.5 mm |
| Package depth | 152.5 mm |
| Package height | 41.5 mm |
| Package weight | 170 g |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Resource CD | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Delivery Details
- UK distributors.
- Order before 4 pm for next-day delivery.
- Standard (2-3 days) £7.50
- Next Day £9.99
- Free standard delivery over £100
There are deivery surcharges to these postcodes:
| Postcode | Charge |
| IV3-40 | £20 |
| IV52-54 | £20 |
| IV63 | £20 |
| KW1-14 | £20 |
| PA10-40 | £20 |
| PH19-40 | £20 |
| PH50 | £20 |
| HS | £50 |
| IV41-51 | £50 |
| IV55-56 | £50 |
| KA27-28 | £50 |
| KW15-17 | £50 |
| PA41-49 | £50 |
| PA60-62 | £50 |
| PA76-78 | £50 |
| PH41-44 | £50 |
| ZE | £50 |
| IM | £50 |
| JE | £50 |
| GY | £50 |
| TR21-25 | £50 |
| BT | £20 |
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| SKU |
TX201
|
USBETHGW
|
TL-WN722N
|
179300
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USB31000S
|
ST1000SPEX2
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| Manufacturer |
TP-LINK
|
Microconnect
|
TP-LINK
|
Manhattan
|
StarTech.com
|
StarTech.com
|
| Interface |
Ethernet
|
Ethernet
|
WLAN
|
Ethernet
|
Ethernet
|
Ethernet
|
| Internal |
Y
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
Y
|
| Connectivity technology |
Wired
|
Wired
|
Wireless
|
Wired
|
Wired
|
Wired
|
| Host interface |
PCI Express
|
USB
|
USB
|
USB
|
USB
|
PCI Express
|