--- product_id: 422093367 title: "2.5Gb PCIe Network Card, 2500/1000/100Mbps NIC PCIE Ethernet Network Adapter Card, Single RJ-45 Port, with Realtek RTL8125, Wake on LAN, Supports Windows/Linux/MAC OS/Ubuntu" brand: "10gtek" price: "174.27 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "10 Gtek" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/422093367-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2500-1000-100mbps-nic-pcie store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 2.5Gbps blazing speed Universal PCIe x1 compatibility Integrated heat sink for stability 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card, 2500/1000/100Mbps NIC PCIE Ethernet Network Adapter Card, Single RJ-45 Port, with Realtek RTL8125, Wake on LAN, Supports Windows/Linux/MAC OS/Ubuntu **Brand:** 10gtek **Price:** 174.27 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your network game with 2.5G speed that professionals swear by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card, 2500/1000/100Mbps NIC PCIE Ethernet Network Adapter Card, Single RJ-45 Port, with Realtek RTL8125, Wake on LAN, Supports Windows/Linux/MAC OS/Ubuntu by 10gtek - **How much does it cost?** 174.27 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/422093367-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2500-1000-100mbps-nic-pcie) ## Best For - 10gtek enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 10gtek brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing 2.5Gbps Speed:** Experience lightning-fast network transfers that crush traditional gigabit limits. - • **Cross-Platform Powerhouse:** Flawless compatibility with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Ubuntu—your network, your rules. - • **Pro-Grade Network Features:** Supports Wake on LAN, VLAN, Jumbo Frames & PXE for advanced, professional-grade control. - • **Cool & Reliable Performance:** Integrated heat sink ensures stable, uninterrupted connectivity even under heavy loads. - • **Plug & Play PCIe Versatility:** Fits any PCIe slot (x1 to x16) for seamless desktop upgrades without hassle. ## Overview The 10Gtek® 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card leverages the Realtek RTL8125 chipset to deliver ultra-fast 2.5Gbps Ethernet speeds with backward compatibility to 1Gbps and 100Mbps. Designed for universal PCIe slot compatibility and multi-OS support (Windows, macOS, Linux), it features advanced networking capabilities like Wake on LAN, VLAN, Jumbo Frames, and PXE boot. An integrated heat sink guarantees stable performance, making it a reliable choice for professionals seeking a cost-effective, high-speed network upgrade. ## Description Product Description Review: Been solidly doing the job for a year now. - I always feel NICS are overpriced but this was the cheapest that I could find that actually looked reliable. And it has been. A year in, it's been working away without complaint and I've been plenty happy with it. There's not really much to add - you know what it is and what it's rated at. All I can say is that it's been able to work well and I've had no driver or other issues with it on Linux or Windows. I'll be happy to just use Gtek for any future NICs I need and if they have a 10Gb when I need that, will probably buy from them. With a network card, the main thing you want is for it to work and keep working. This does. Review: Works well with true multi-OS driver support including Windows Server. - Was looking for a 2.5gbe NIC that would work fine with Windows Server 2019 due to the 2 NICs built onto the motherboard not being compatible with Windows Server family (thanks Intel for purposely doing this so users are pushed towards proper server platforms instead of using a consumer one). The Realtek chipset used on this NIC installed without any hassle once got the drivers from Realtek’s global website. granted you will lose available PCIe lanes so may not be for someone that wants to keep 16 lanes for their GPU & multiple NVMe drives on a gaming rig, but general usage overheads are low and no worse than an onboard NIC (a lot of the cheaper NICs rely on software & the CPU to control traffic etc but this seems like a true hardware controlled NIC). Doesn’t seem to slow down under load either which a lot of cheaper cards can do as the controller gets hot, but this shouldn’t be a problem if got sufficient cooling in the case. Very happy with the performance of this NIC and will be buying more of them when required to either upgrade from Gigabit to 2.5gbe connectivity or replace a failed onboard NIC. ## Features - With Realtek RTL8125 high-performance controller, providing a network connection speed of up to 2500Mbps (2.5G), and backward compatibility for 2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps, far exceeding traditional gigabit network cards - PCIe to 2.5G RJ45, Single RJ-45 network port, Cooperate with PCIe 2.1 x1 interface, compatible with any size PCIe slot on the motherboard (x1, x4, x8, x16) - Perfectly compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux and more (such as CentOS/RHEL 6/7/8, Ubuntu 18/20/21, etc.), meeting the operating system needs of different users. - Supports WOL (Wake on LAN), PXE (Network Boot), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Jumbo Frames, meeting the needs of advanced users and professional applications. - Includes standard and low profile brackets. An integrated heat sink improves heat dissipation and ensures a stable network connection. NOT support hot swaping! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09Q827XP8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 16,167 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 39 in Network Cards | | Brand | 10Gtek | | Brand Name | 10Gtek | | Color | 2.5G, 1-RJ45 | | Colour | 2.5G, 1-RJ45 | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Compatible Operating System Family | Windows | | Compatible devices | Desktop | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 139 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 2500 Megabits Per Second | | Data link protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | | Data transfer rate | 2500 Megabits Per Second | | Hardware Interface | Ethernet | | Hardware interface | Ethernet | | Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | 10Gtek | | Manufacturer Part Number | RTL8125-2.5G-1T-X1(EU) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** 10Gtek - **Colour:** 1-RJ45 - **Compatible Operating System Family:** Windows - **Compatible devices:** Desktop - **Data link protocol:** Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - **Data transfer rate:** 2500 Megabits Per Second - **Hardware interface:** Ethernet - **Item weight:** 0.11 Kilograms - **Manufacturer:** 10Gtek ## Images ![2.5Gb PCIe Network Card, 2500/1000/100Mbps NIC PCIE Ethernet Network Adapter Card, Single RJ-45 Port, with Realtek RTL8125, Wake on LAN, Supports Windows/Linux/MAC OS/Ubuntu - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a4uAb+VTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you bond the quad connections with link aggregation using a smart switch?** A: Dear customer, Thanks for your question. Yes, this Intel I340-T4/E1G44HT compatible gigabit network card can support link aggregation. Hope our answer helps you. Thanks and best regards. **Q: This will work with ESXi 7 ?** A: Dear customer, Thanks for your question. No, this 10Gtek for Intel E1G42ET gigabit network card doen't work with ESXi 7, because ESXi 7 no longer supports Intel 82576 chip network cards. Hope our answer is helpful to you. Thanks and best regards, Shirley **Q: Does this card support wake-on-lan?** A: Dear customer, Thanks for your question. No, this 10Gtek® for Intel EXPI9301CT gigabit network card (ASIN: B01H6O7X0W ) doesn't support wake-on-lan, but 10Gtek® for Intel I210-T1 gigabit network card (ASIN: B01H6O7TMO) can support wake-on-lan. Here is the link for 10Gtek® for Intel I210-T1: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01H6O7TMO?ref=myi_title_dp. Hope our answer can help you. Thanks and best regards, Belinda **Q: Do the 2 physical ports appear as 2 separate interfaces in the os - i.e. can i have 2 separate ip addresses and route between them (unix)?** A: Dear customer, Thanks for your question. Yes, you can have 2 seperate ip addresses. What do you mean " route between them “ ？ Usually, this has nothing to do with the hardware network card, you should check this with the system. Hope our answer helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Been solidly doing the job for a year now. *by J***. on 11 April 2026* I always feel NICS are overpriced but this was the cheapest that I could find that actually looked reliable. And it has been. A year in, it's been working away without complaint and I've been plenty happy with it. There's not really much to add - you know what it is and what it's rated at. All I can say is that it's been able to work well and I've had no driver or other issues with it on Linux or Windows. I'll be happy to just use Gtek for any future NICs I need and if they have a 10Gb when I need that, will probably buy from them. With a network card, the main thing you want is for it to work and keep working. This does. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well with true multi-OS driver support including Windows Server. *by R***T on 1 July 2025* Was looking for a 2.5gbe NIC that would work fine with Windows Server 2019 due to the 2 NICs built onto the motherboard not being compatible with Windows Server family (thanks Intel for purposely doing this so users are pushed towards proper server platforms instead of using a consumer one). The Realtek chipset used on this NIC installed without any hassle once got the drivers from Realtek’s global website. granted you will lose available PCIe lanes so may not be for someone that wants to keep 16 lanes for their GPU & multiple NVMe drives on a gaming rig, but general usage overheads are low and no worse than an onboard NIC (a lot of the cheaper NICs rely on software & the CPU to control traffic etc but this seems like a true hardware controlled NIC). Doesn’t seem to slow down under load either which a lot of cheaper cards can do as the controller gets hot, but this shouldn’t be a problem if got sufficient cooling in the case. Very happy with the performance of this NIC and will be buying more of them when required to either upgrade from Gigabit to 2.5gbe connectivity or replace a failed onboard NIC. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Buy *by D***W on 28 December 2025* Ordered this as I recently upgraded to 5GB FTTH, while i am slowly moving to 10gb networking in my home 2.5 is perfect for what i need at the moment. The card came well packed, in an antistatic bag and seems well built, also comes with two adapters depending on your style of case. it was compatible with my pc and the drivers downloaded instantly no messy setup , as you can see from the speed tests it functions as should , note i was uploading and downloading a lot of files during it Overall i would recommend it ## Frequently Bought Together - 10Gtek 100M/1000M/2.5G NIC Network Card,Single RJ-45 Port,with Realtek RTL8125 Controller,Support Windows Server/Ubuntu/Centos/Debian - TP-Link Unmanaged 5-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Desktop Switch, 802.3X Flow Control, 802.1p/DSCP QoS, Ideal for Small and Home Office with fanless design, Metal Casing, Plug and Play (TL-SG105-M2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/422093367-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2500-1000-100mbps-nic-pcie](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/422093367-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2500-1000-100mbps-nic-pcie) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*