SMUGDESK
SMUGDESK Mini PCI-E to Dual RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Adds two gigabit RJ45 ports via Mini PCI-E with 10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation, link aggregation and Wake-on-LAN for embedded systems
- Adds two independent gigabit RJ45 ports via Mini PCI-E
- Auto-adaptive 10/100/1000Mbps speed with link aggregation and backup
- Enterprise-grade chip offloads TCP/IP checksums and supports jumbo frames
- IEEE802.3 compliant with 802.1Q VLAN tagging and PXE remote boot
- Compact form factor fits Mini-ITX and embedded industrial equipment
Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
This SMUGDESK adapter adds two independent RJ45 ports to a system through a single Mini PCI-E slot. Each port negotiates at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps and supports link aggregation or network backup for continuous connectivity. The board uses an enterprise-grade network chip that handles TCP/IP checksum offload, jumbo frames and Wake-on-LAN to lower CPU load. It complies with IEEE 802.3 and works with Windows and Linux on embedded motherboards, Mini-ITX builds, small servers, NAS units and industrial automation gear.
For Embedded and Compact System Builders
Engineers integrating network redundancy into space-constrained industrial PCs, Mini-ITX appliances or embedded controllers will find the dual-port design fits the available Mini PCI-E slot. The adapter also suits small-server and NAS owners who need a second physical LAN link without occupying a full-size expansion slot. Buyers whose platforms lack a Mini PCI-E interface or who require fibre connectivity instead of copper RJ45 should consider a different form factor.
Mini PCI-E x1 Interface
The card plugs directly into a Mini PCI Express x1 slot and presents two gigabit RJ45 connectors. This single interface detail determines whether the adapter can be installed in the target hardware.
Highlights
- Adds two independent gigabit RJ45 ports via Mini PCI-E
- Auto-adaptive 10/100/1000Mbps speed with link aggregation and backup
- Enterprise-grade chip offloads TCP/IP checksums and supports jumbo frames
- IEEE802.3 compliant with 802.1Q VLAN tagging and PXE remote boot
- Compact form factor fits Mini-ITX and embedded industrial equipment
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Which version of the SMUGDESK Mini PCI-E adapter gives me two gigabit ports instead of one?
The listed model provides two independent RJ45 ports, each auto-negotiating 10/100/1000Mbps, so a single card adds dual gigabit Ethernet to your Mini PCI-E slot.
What does the 1000Mbps rating actually deliver inside a Mini-ITX or embedded box?
Each port runs at full gigabit line rate with hardware checksum offload and jumbo-frame support, cutting CPU load while sustaining wired throughput for NAS, server or automation workloads.
The card uses a Mini PCI-E interface — what bandwidth ceiling does that impose?
The Mini PCI-E connection carries two 1000Mbps Ethernet channels compliant with IEEE 802.3, so the slot bandwidth matches the dual gigabit ports without creating a bottleneck.
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