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Network Cards

1,232 network cards from TP-Link, Intel, UGREEN and more. Most cost $6 to $686, and half cost less than $25.

Recommended Network Cards

SynologySpec score 7.1

10 Speed, 1 Ports

+Single port provides 10GbE network connectivity
+Suited to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade on one connection
+Fits a single-port network card slot setup
−Only one port limits simultaneous network connections
$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Cudy

PCIe

+Supports 2.5G, 1G, and 100M speeds over Ethernet
+Low-profile design fits small-form-factor PC cases
+Wake-on-LAN support for remote wake-up
−Requires an available PCIe slot inside the computer
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Cudy

USB

+Dual-band Wi-Fi with 433 and 200 Mbps rates
+Nano USB design stays flush in the port
+Adds wireless networking to desktops without built-in Wi-Fi
−Supports up to 650 Mbps, below newer Wi-Fi standards
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Cudy

PCIe, Intel

+Wi-Fi 6E support for the 6 GHz band
+Bluetooth 5.3 included
+OFDMA support for multi-device efficiency
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Intel

Intel

+Intel chipset used in this Ethernet network adapter
+Model E810-XXVDA4 designed for high speed server networking
+Four-port configuration for multiple simultaneous network connections
−Specifications list only the chipset manufacturer
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Intel

Intel

+Intel chipset used in this Ethernet network adapter
+Two-port configuration for dual network connections
+Model E835-CQDA2 indicates a quad-speed adapter design
−Specifications list only the chipset manufacturer
$1,126.84
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
Intel

PCI, SFP28, Intel

+SFP28 port for high-speed fiber or direct-attach connections
+SR-IOV support for sharing one adapter across virtual machines
+Intel chipset for a recognized network controller family
−Older PCI bus rather than PCIe
$560.51
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Intel

Intel

+Intel chipset used in this Wi-Fi 6 network card
+Supports Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard as named
+Compact 2230 form factor for internal installation
−Specifications list only the chipset manufacturer
$27.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speeds over a USB connection
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
+Multi-speed design works with NBASE-T networks
−Speed depends on the USB port and cable used
$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
$42.48
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
ASUS

10 Speed, PCIe, SFP+

+10 Gbps speed for fast wired transfers
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+SFP+ ports support fiber and direct-attach connections
−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes in the computer
No current price. Check it at the store.
ASUS

PCIe

+Adds WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 through a PCIe card
+Supports WPA3 security for wireless networks
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
−Requires an open PCIe slot in the computer
No current price. Check it at the store.
Plugable

USB

+Compact micro form factor
+Connects through a USB interface
+Supports Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
−Bluetooth 4.0 is older than current standards
No current price. Check it at the store.
StarTech.com

1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+Realtek RTL8111H chipset
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+RJ45 copper connection
−Single port limits simultaneous connections
No current price. Check it at the store.
SynologySpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports for 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+PCIe interface for desktop and server expansion slots
+Model E10G30-T2 fits Synology network storage setups
$244.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 7.1

10 Speed, 1 Ports, M.2, RJ45

+Combines a 10 Gbps RJ45 port with an M.2 slot
+Model E10M20-T1 fits Synology network storage setups
+Provides 10 Gbps speeds over copper Ethernet cabling
$223.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
StarTech.com

USB

+Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands
+Uses 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless connections
+Connects through a USB port for laptops and desktops
$25.45
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
ASUS

PCIe

+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Dual-band 4x4 design for multiple wireless streams
+Includes a heat sink
$179.97
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
ASUS

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster transfers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+USB-C connection for modern laptops
$33.73
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Belkin

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit Ethernet speed of 1 Gbps
+Standard RJ45 port for wired network cables
+Connects through a USB-C port
$32.41
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Belkin

2.5 Speed, USB

+Provides 2.5 Gb Ethernet speed through a USB-C port
+USB-IF certified for Thunderbolt 3 and 4 compatibility
+Connects a USB-C device to a wired network
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
EDUP

USB

+Connects through a USB interface
+Supports dual band 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi
+Designed for desktop PC use
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Dual band wireless operation
+Supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
+Half Mini PCI Express form factor
$21.63
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
+Includes Bluetooth 5.1
+PCI Express interface
$11.61
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Intel

M.2, Intel

+Supports IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard
+Includes Bluetooth 5.0
+M.2 form factor
$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Built on an Intel chip
+Provides an RJ45 port for copper Ethernet cabling
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details

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