TX301 - TP-Link PCIe 3.1 Slot to 5 Gigabit Network Adapter
Description
Description
Upgrade your desktop PC or server to 5 Gigabit Ethernet with the TP-Link TX301 PCIe 3.1 Slot to 5 Gigabit Network Adapter. Delivering wired speeds of up to 5 Gbps, the TX301 is up to 5× faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet, making it a smart choice for faster downloads, smoother gaming and high-speed NAS access.
The TX301 uses a PCI Express 3.1 x1 interface to provide a stable internal connection for reliable high-speed wired performance. It is built around 5GBASE-T technology and is backwards compatible, with auto-negotiation selecting the highest supported speed automatically, so you can use it across both new and legacy network equipment.
Key Features
- 5 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade – up to 5× faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet for downloads, gaming and NAS access.
- PCIe 3.1 x1 interface with a single RJ45 Ethernet port for a stable, reliable connection.
- Multi-speed compatibility – supports 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M / 10M networks with routers and switches.
- Smooth gaming and streaming – helps reduce lag and buffering for gaming, 4K streaming, video calls and online work.
- Fast local data transfer between PCs, NAS devices and home servers.
- AIFlow app prioritisation – prioritises key apps such as gaming, streaming or conferencing for smoother network performance.
- Wake-on-LAN support for remote wake-up and easier network management.
- Easy installation – plug-and-play setup with standard and low-profile brackets included.
- 1.5 m Cat6A Ethernet cable included in the box.
- Dual LED indicators – one for 5 Gbps link/activity and one for 2.5 Gbps and below.
Ideal for: Gamers, streamers, content creators, home-lab and small office users, and anyone who wants to make full use of a multi-gigabit internet connection or fast local transfers to a NAS or server.
Compatible Products
Operating systems: Windows 11/10, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 and Linux.
Network equipment: Works with routers and switches running 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet. For the full 5 Gbps speed, connect to a 5 Gbps-capable port using a suitable Ethernet cable such as the Cat6A cable supplied.
In the box: TX301 5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter, standard and low-profile brackets, Quick Installation Guide and a 1.5 m Cat6A Ethernet cable.
Specifications at a glance: Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3bz, 802.3ab, 802.3u and 802.3x; dimensions 120.8 × 78.5 × 21.5 mm; operating temperature 0°C to 40°C.
Maximum wired throughput rates are physical rates derived from IEEE 802.3 specifications. Actual throughput is not guaranteed and will vary with environmental factors, Ethernet cable class and computer hardware.
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