PCI Express LAN Card Network Interface Card
PCI Express LAN Card, also known as PCIe LAN card or PCIe network interface card, is a type of expansion card that is installed in a computer's PCIe slot to provide Ethernet connectivity. It is used to add Ethernet ports to a computer that lacks them or to replace a faulty built-in Ethernet port. The PCIe LAN card can support various speeds such as 10/100 Mbps, 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet), and even higher speeds for more advanced models.
Features of a PCIe LAN Card:
- High-speed Ethernet connectivity
- Plug-and-play installation
- Low-profile design for use in small form factor PCs
- Support for Wake-on-LAN (WoL)
- Support for VLAN tagging and jumbo frames
- Compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS