TP-Link 2.5GB PCIe Network Card (TX201) – PCIe to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Win Server 2022/2019/2016, Linux

Was able to get this working for pfSense 2.7. You have to install the Realtek package. Try to do this prior to installation of the card or it’ll be impossible to get the packages (you need a working WAN port).1. Enable secure shell in Advanced settings and SSH as admin to your firewall management address2. Select 8 for shell and run “pkg install realtek-re-kmod” (the package installer will instruct you to do the following)3. Edit boot “ee /boot/loader.config”4. Add the two lines if_re_load=“YES”if_re_name=“/boot/modules/if_re.ko”5. Save file by pressing ESC and answering leave editor and save5. Reboot by typing reboot

UPDATE!: After the 3rd reboot the card started benchmarking at 2.5GB speeds and has continued to do so.Not sure what is going on, by testing a new 2.5GB card I ordered to replace the TP-Link one and my onboard 2.5GB card before it fixed itself they all seemed to benchmark at below 1GB speeds!? 3rd reboot after all my troubleshooting a few days later just magically fixed it all.Changing to 4 stars.I run a computer tech business so this isn't my first day on the job. I'm having a hard time figuring out what is going on here. Did TP-Link get scammed with a bunch of cheap 1GB chips flashed as 2.5GB?I thought I would buy something a little more for potentially get a better product. Like many others, this doesn't even get the speed 1GB NICs get.Of course I thought, ok the drivers are from 2021 I'll just go to the Realtek drivers website and get the latest 2024 version. No change. Ok I'll set in the NIC driver settings to force 2.5GB, turn off power saving and green stuff. Windows shows it's connected at 2.5GB but still slower than even the cheapest 1GB NIC.Next I went to the TP-Link official website and got their drivers it look like it installed like 4 different drivers?? No change at all. Very frustrated. Going to need to return it and get a generic Chinese brand that will prob work out of the box at 2.5GB. I also tried different slots in my high-end gaming computer (they are all fully powered) no change.Almost forgot I also have an 8port TP-Link 2.5GB switch that just breaks my network randomly and goes offline. It gets really hot so I'm guessing it just overheats? I just purchased a couple of cheap Chinese 4port 2.5GB switches and they work perfectly and have 2x 10GB if I ever upgrade. Amazing.....TP-Link PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS!!! I want to recommend you to clients as a trusted brand but this is beyond the pale.

Been having a lot of issues with my stability in my connection. usually was happening while I was gaming but occasionally happened just browsing. started looking into it and checked everywhere but the ethernet port that was on my PC. as a last ditch effort i decided to try this product and wouldnt you know it but now i have had amazing internet and ping when gaming. actually getting higher speeds than im even paying for!Give it a shot if you are having internet issues, especially if you tested the connection with something else and it works fine.

I installed this card in a server so that I could get 2.5 Gbe out of my Cat5e wiring. It works great and I get full throughput. The server has Proxmox and I had very little trouble getting it working thanks to the widely used Realtek chipset. Worth the money!

Seems to work as intended, but it does have some issues trying to PXE boot so if you are trying to image a system from a network boot device keep this in mind. Also, changing to the low form factor was a bit of a pain getting the screws to work.

If you're having problems with your motherboard's Intel I255v ethernet adapter capping your Mbps to just 100 in your settings when you should be able to get significantly higher numbers, this adapter will fix that.

Just plug and pay. My PC installed the driver silently. As soon as i plugged it in, turn on PC it worked right away. Now, my speed is between 2.2-2.4 gbps both upload and download. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for something affordable. If your PC’s maximum speed is 1 gbps, this is highly recommended.

Works super well I am able to get my full speed (2.5gbs up and down) just make sure you have the hardware to run this.Buying this will NOT give you faster speeds if you don't have2.5gbs+ lan from your router to PC2.5gbs Internet speed