ipolex 2.5GBase-T PCIe Network Adapter with RTL8125BG
Dual-port PCIe network adapter with Realtek RTL8125BG and ASMedia ASM1806 controllers. Supports Windows, Linux, and VMware; provides network redundancy and versatile PCIe slot compatibility. Customer note: some issues with sleep mode on Windows 11 and limited Windows 7 compatibility
Highlights
- dual-port ethernet with two controllers
- broad OS compatibility
- PCIe 2.0 x1 form factor
Pros
- dual RJ-45 ports
- dual-controller architecture
- PCIe 2.0 x1 compatible
- broad OS support
- versatile slot compatibility
Cons
- not hot-swappable
- mixed customer experiences with functionality
- inconsistent sleep behavior on Windows 11
- reported incompatibility with Windows 7
Best For
Features
- Dual RJ-45 ports via RTL8125BG and ASM1806 controllers for expanded connectivity
- PCIe 2.1 x1 slot compatibility with PCIe 2.0 standard
- Supports PXE boot, VLAN tagging, and jumbo frames for network efficiency
- Not compatible with wake on LAN and hot-swapping
