Slow or unreliable internet can cripple your work and gaming sessions. The Tp-link ThinkPad-Link TG-3468 1Gbps PCI Express Network Interface Card is a plug-in network card that gives your desktop a fast, stable wired connection, letting you stream, download and collaborate without lag. It fits standard and low-profile cases, so you can upgrade almost any PC.
Key Features of a 1Gbps Network Card
- Colour: Green. The bright green PCB makes it easy to spot during installation.
- Compliance: FCC. Meets US federal standards for electromagnetic emissions.
- Port type: Gigabit Ethernet. Provides a full-speed 1 Gbps link for high-bandwidth tasks.
- Connectivity: Wired. Guarantees a stable connection unaffected by Wi-Fi interference.
- Flow control: Enabled. Helps prevent packet loss during heavy traffic.
- Auto-negotiation: Enabled. Automatically selects the best speed and duplex mode.
- Wake on LAN (WOL): Supported. Lets you power the PC on or off remotely for easy management.
- Auto-MDI/MDI-X: Enabled. Removes the need for crossover cables when linking devices.
- Duplex modes: Half and full duplex. Offers flexibility for different network environments.
- Interface: PCI Express x1. Simple slot insertion with no extra power cables required.
Why Choose a TP-Link Network Card
If you run a home office, a gaming rig or a small server, you need a reliable Ethernet link that won’t bottleneck your internet plan. Many built-in motherboard ports are older or lack advanced features, leaving you with slower transfers and occasional drops. This TP-Link network card upgrades any compatible PC to true gigabit performance, solving those connectivity frustrations and future-proofing your setup.
Benefits of TP-Link Network Card
- Faster downloads: Enjoy quicker file transfers and streaming at full gigabit speed.
- Remote power control: Wake on LAN lets you start the computer from anywhere on the network.
- Plug-and-play: Simple PCI-e installation with drivers for Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP.
- Compatibility: Works in both standard and low-profile cases thanks to the extra bracket.
Usages of a 1Gbps Network Card
A 1Gbps network card is ideal for desktop PCs in offices, gaming rigs, media servers, and any system that requires a stable, high-speed wired connection for tasks such as video conferencing, large file transfers, or online gaming.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Green |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | FCC |
| Networking |
| Networking / Ports | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Features | Flow control, auto-negotiation, WOL, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), half duplex mode, full duplex mode |
| Networking / Data Transfer Rate | 1Gbps |
| Networking / Cabling Type | Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Networking / Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express x1 |
| Networking / Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Type | Network adapter |
| Networking / Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | TP-Link |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| System Requirements |
| System Requirements / OS Required | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Network adapter |
| General / Form Factor | Plug-in card |
| General / Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express x1 |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45 |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Software / System Requirements / OS Required | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Summary Details |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | PCI Express |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Product colour | Green |
