EXSYS ExpressCard Gigabit Ethernet-adapter, Realtek RTL8111C, 10/100/1000 Mbps, ExpressCard/34 EX-6087

Add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your notebook through an ExpressCard slot. The EXSYS EX-6087 uses the Realtek RTL8111C chipset and delivers wired network speeds up to 1000 Mbps over a single RJ-45 connection.

Overview

The EX-6087 is an ExpressCard/34 Gigabit Ethernet adapter. It plugs into an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot and provides a standard RJ-45 port for wired networking. The card is powered directly from the ExpressCard slot, so no external power supply is needed.

What stands out

• Gigabit Ethernet speeds up to 1000 Mbps
• Realtek RTL8111C chipset for reliable performance
• Supports Jumbo Frames up to 9 KB
• Wake-on-LAN and full duplex support
• Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X

Technical details

• Interface: ExpressCard/34
• Host interface: PCI Express
• Network standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
• Data transfer rates: 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Ports: 1 x RJ-45
• LED indicators: Link/Activity
• Auto MDI/MDI-X and VLAN tagging support
• Hot-swap capable

Our verdict

A straightforward way to add Gigabit Ethernet to a laptop with an ExpressCard slot. The Realtek chipset ensures broad driver support, and the bus-powered design keeps it simple.