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Green circuit board with silver PCIe edge connector and single copper RJ45 port with two LED indicators

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe Gigabit Ethernet NIC Realtek RTL8111H Single RJ45 Port

SKU CH-X8XA-2E62G

Adds a single gigabit RJ45 port via PCIe using a Realtek RTL8111H chip with PXE boot for Windows 10, 11 and Linux

  • Stable gigabit wired link via Realtek RTL8111H chip
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 motherboard slots
  • PXE boot simplifies enterprise mass OS deployment
  • LED indicators show live link and traffic status
  • Plug-and-play drivers for Windows 10, 11 and Linux

Desktop Gigabit Network Card

This PCIe network adapter adds a single wired Ethernet port to a desktop PC using the Realtek RTL8111H controller. It targets home-office users and small-business technicians who need a reliable 10/100/1000Mbps copper connection for everyday networking tasks. The card fits standard PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots on mainstream motherboards. It supports PXE boot for automated system deployment in managed environments.

Passive Cooling and Low Power Draw

The adapter operates without a fan, relying on the controller's inherent efficiency for silent operation in normal office use. Power consumption stays minimal because the RTL8111H chip is designed for low-energy gigabit Ethernet. LED indicators on the bracket show link status and data activity at a glance. No auxiliary power connector is required beyond the PCIe slot itself.

Plug-and-Play System Integration

Driver support covers Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux distributions for immediate recognition after installation. The single RJ45 port frees up a motherboard's onboard Ethernet for other uses or replaces a failed integrated port. PXE boot capability simplifies network-based imaging across multiple workstations. Compatibility spans ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, ASRock and similar board brands.

Highlights

  • Stable gigabit wired link via Realtek RTL8111H chip
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 motherboard slots
  • PXE boot simplifies enterprise mass OS deployment
  • LED indicators show live link and traffic status
  • Plug-and-play drivers for Windows 10, 11 and Linux

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the SMUGDESK PCIe Gigabit Ethernet NIC into my desktop motherboard?

Insert the card into any free PCIe X1, X4, X8 or X16 slot, secure the bracket screw, then boot the PC; Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux load the Realtek RTL8111H driver automatically without extra discs.

What maintenance or replacement will this network card need over time?

The card has no moving parts or user-serviceable components; if the RJ45 port or Realtek RTL8111H controller fails after extended use, the entire adapter is replaced rather than repaired.

What is the maximum sustained throughput limit I will hit first with this adapter?

The single RJ45 port negotiates at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps, so the hard ceiling under continuous load is the 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link speed of the Realtek RTL8111H controller.

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