2.5Gb PCIe Network Card,2.5GBase-T PCI Express Network Adapter NIC, with Realtek RTL8125B Controller, Single RJ-45 Port, PCIe 2.1 x1 Support Windows Server/Linux

This is the first NIC I have ever installed. All the other ethernet ports I have used were what was built into the MB. However, the ethernet on my MB failed about a month ago. I purchased this 2.5Gb NIC to get my ethernet back.Installation was simple. Slid it into an empty PCIe slot. It can fit into a 1,4, or 16 lane slot. Screwed the back panel in place, started the PC and then immediately went into the network settings. By the time I made it to the settings, it had already auto installed and switched over to it as the primary internet connection instead of the wifi. I tested speeds and it is as advertised.I don't know about longevity, but if I have any issues, I will update this review. So far, no issues. Great price as well.

Super easy to install, literally took minutes. Once it's in, it's rock solid, performs great, and just works. Excellent value. If you need a reliable network upgrade, this is it. Just about compatible with everything. I bought multiple so that I could use it on various systems. Most systems should also automatically find and or use generic drivers.

Easy Install. More speed on fiber net. Works great

I just installed this 2.5Gb PCIe network card in my desktop. The Realtek chip seems to be doing its job. It was pretty easy to slot in, and the drivers loaded without any fuss on my machine. I'm finally seeing the faster speeds I'm paying for from my internet provider, at least on the wired connection. It's a noticeable improvement for large file transfers on my home network too. Definitely worth it if you've got the network infrastructure to support these speeds. I paid for gigabit speeds and im going to use em!

the card and connectivity are ideal to high fiber lines. it really relies upon your home network, as normally there are only 1 or 2 actual high speed ports on the fiber modems/routers - ours is a 7.5gb and it only has 1x 2.5gb. as long as you know your home networking this card will scream :)

With 1Gb network speeds starting to feel a bit dated, I decided it was time to upgrade my setup to 2.5Gbps. I chose this SODOLA PCIe network card for the job, and I'm happy to report it works great! Installation was straightforward, and it's handling the faster speeds perfectly.If you're looking to move beyond Gigabit speeds and need a reliable 2.5Gb network card, this one is a solid choice. Definitely recommended for making the jump!

NIC is working great. Drivers where easy to download and install. No issue as of now. Recommended.

The internet is so vast and there is a lot that I didn't realize until buying this item. First, depending on how old your laptop or desktop or any device you use to connect to the internet, the speed that you pay for versus the speed you actually might have depends on just ONE thing - the network card. You can subscribe to 1gig of speed, but unless your network card can handle that, you won't get that. This item is used for desktops. If you have a laptop, pretty much you need to get a USB Network adapter. REMEMBER THAT connecting by an ethernet cord will always be faster than wireless.