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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

UGREEN

USB

+USB connection requires no internal expansion slot
+Dual-band 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz support
+Wi-Fi 6 standard for newer wireless networks
−Speeds capped at 1800 Mbps, below higher-end adapters
$19.99-23%List: $25.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 2 Ports, RJ45

+Two 10GbE ports for faster wired network speeds
+RJ-45 ports work with standard Ethernet cables
+Mini form factor suits compact upgrade modules
$109.99-23%List: $143.54
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Dacrown

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C to RJ45 gigabit Ethernet connection
+1.5 foot cable length for close-range placement
+Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports
−Short 1.5 foot cable limits placement distance
$9.99-22%Was: $12.79
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Nicgiga

M.2, Intel

+Intel AX210 chip inside
+Connects through an M.2 slot
+Includes Bluetooth 5.3 support
−Requires a free M.2 slot on the motherboard
$22.93-21%List: $28.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Vicfluxion

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Connects through a USB port to an RJ45 Ethernet cable
+Uses a Realtek chip
−Requires a free USB port on the computer
$15.99-20%List: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
UGREEN

PCIe

+Installs in a PCIe slot for a desktop PC
+Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
+Tri-band with 6GHz, 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$39.99-20%List: $49.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Agfinest

2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+Delivers 2.5 gigabit speed over USB
+Offers both USB-C and USB-A connections
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
$19.99-20%List: $24.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
UGREEN

USB

+USB connection requires no internal expansion slot
+Tri-band support covers 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz
+WiFi 6E support with 6 GHz band
$39.99-20%List: $49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
UGREEN

USB

+USB connection adds Bluetooth 5.4 to a PC
+Supports EDR and BLE Bluetooth modes
+Plug and play setup on Windows 11, 10, and 8.1
$7.99-20%List: $9.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
UGREEN

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+5 Gbps wired speed for fast local transfers
+PCIe x1 slot works with common motherboards
+RJ45 port connects to standard Ethernet cables
$32.99-18%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Cudy

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+Supports 10 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Low-profile design fits small cases
+Uses an RJ45 copper port
$49.99-17%Was: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
TRENDnet

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB 3.0 connection for wired Gigabit Ethernet
+Rated up to 1 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Standard RJ45 port for common network cables
$14.99-17%List: $17.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Eqimaimai

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Provides 1 Gbps speed through an RJ45 port
+Connects to a USB A port on a computer
+Works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems
$16.80-16%List: $19.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Uni

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Connects over USB, no internal installation needed
+Includes USB hub ports alongside the Ethernet port
−USB 3.0 hub ports share the adapter's bandwidth
$16.99-15%List: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
Cable Matters

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit 1 Gbps wired network speed
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Connects through a USB C port
$12.74-15%Was: $14.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
OKN

M.2, Intel

+Tri-band support including 6 GHz for newer networks
+Includes Bluetooth 5.3
+M.2 2230 form factor fits laptops with that slot
$24.64-15%List: $28.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Acer

1 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Gigabit 1Gbps Ethernet speed
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Plug and play setup
$11.99-14%List: $13.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
F Fenvi

10 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)

+Delivers 10Gbps speeds from an M.2 card
+Uses a Marvell Aquantia AQC113 chipset
+Compatible with 5G, 2.5G and 1G networks
$73.99-14%List: $85.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Rielincard

M.2, Intel

+Tri-band support with up to 5400 Mbps speeds
+Includes Bluetooth 5.3
+M.2 form factor for laptops
$19.77-14%Was: $22.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Dell

2.5 Speed, USB

+USB-C connection adds 2.5G Ethernet to a computer
+Supports 2.5 gigabit network speeds
+Adapter form lets users add wired networking without an internal slot
−Requires a USB-C port on the computer
$21.86-13%Was: $24.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Qronoz

2.5 Speed, PCIe

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit networks
+PCIe interface fits a standard desktop expansion slot
+Includes an active cooling fan
−Active fan adds a moving part that can make noise
$25.99-13%Was: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
UGREEN

PCIe

+Includes Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases
+PCIe x1 slot works with common motherboards
−Speeds capped at 1800 Mbps, below higher-end adapters
$19.99-13%List: $22.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details

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