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Q: What chipset does this network card use, and why does it matter?
A: This card uses the Intel 82571 chipset, a proven enterprise-grade controller widely recognized for its stability, low CPU overhead, and broad driver support. It is the same chipset used in many OEM server NICs, making it a reliable choice for both home labs and production environments.
Q: Which PCIe slots is this card compatible with?
A: The card uses a PCIe x1 interface but is backward compatible with PCIe x4, x8, and x16 slots. As long as the slot is open-ended or physically fits the card, it will work at full performance.
Q: What operating systems are supported?
A: This card supports Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, VMware, and other systems. Drivers can be downloaded from the link provided on this product page.
Q: Can I use this card in a soft router (pfSense / OPNsense / OpenWrt)?
A: Absolutely. The Intel 82571 is one of the most popular chipsets for soft routers. It is fully supported by pfSense, OPNsense, and OpenWrt out of the box. The dual-port design allows you to dedicate one port to WAN and the other to LAN, which is ideal for router builds.
Q: Does the card support Jumbo Frames and VLAN tagging?
A: Yes. This card supports Jumbo Frames (up to 9KB MTU) for improved throughput in storage and high-performance networking environments, as well as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging for network segmentation. Wake-on-LAN (WoL) and PXE Boot are also supported.
Q: Does this card fit in a low-profile / slim desktop case?
A: Yes. The package includes both a standard full-height bracket and a low-profile bracket, so the card can be installed in standard ATX towers as well as slim/mini desktop cases with low-profile PCIe slots.
Q: What is the power consumption of this card?
A: The card consumes only 3.2W during normal operation. It draws power directly from the PCIe slot and does not require an additional power connector, making it suitable for 24/7 always-on deployments such as NAS systems and home servers.
Q: What cable type and maximum cable length are supported?
A: The card supports standard Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a Ethernet cables. The maximum cable length for Gigabit Ethernet is 100 meters (328 feet) per IEEE 802.3ab standard. Both ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation and full/half-duplex modes.
Q: What is included in the package, and is there a warranty?
A: Each package includes: 1x Lekuo Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Card (Intel 82571) and 1x Low-Profile Bracket. Lekuo stands behind the quality of its products. If you experience any issues, please contact our support team and we will work to resolve it promptly.
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