MicroConnect PCIe x1 Gigabit Ethernet κάρτα δικτύου RTL8111F MC-PCIEX1-RTL8111F-Q

Upgrade your desktop PC to Gigabit Ethernet with the MicroConnect MC-PCIEX1-RTL8111F-Q network card. Ideal for office workstations, home servers, and media centers, this PCIe x1 card delivers reliable wired connectivity through a single RJ-45 port. Powered by the Realtek RTL8111F chipset, it supports 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express x1
• Network Interface: 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
• Chipset: Realtek RTL8111F
• Data Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x
• Full Duplex Support: Yes
• Auto MDI/MDI-X: Yes
• Wake-on-LAN (WoL): Yes
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9 KB
• PXE Support: Yes
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card (Standard Profile, often includes Low-Profile bracket)
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows (XP/Vista/7/8/10/11), Windows Server, Linux, macOS
• Bus Type: PCI Express 1.1 (backward compatible with newer PCIe slots)

Why choose it

This network card offers a cost-effective way to add Gigabit Ethernet to any desktop with an available PCIe x1 slot. The Realtek RTL8111F chipset is widely supported, ensuring driver availability across multiple platforms. Features like Wake-on-LAN and PXE support make it suitable for enterprise environments where remote management is required.

Ideal use cases

• Upgrading older desktops to Gigabit speeds
• Building a home server or NAS with reliable wired connectivity
• Adding a second network interface for virtualization or routing
• Replacing a failed onboard network port

Good to know

The card includes a low-profile bracket for use in slimline or small form factor cases. It is compliant with IEEE standards and supports jumbo frames for improved performance in large file transfers. The plug-and-play design simplifies installation on most systems.