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product_id: 534652594
title: "IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card"
brand: "io crest"
price: "KD 18.58"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/534652594-io-crest-2-5-gigabit-poe-pci-e-x1-ethernet
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
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# 2.5 GbE blazing speed POE+ 30W power delivery Intel i225 chipset reliability IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card

**Brand:** io crest
**Price:** KD 18.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power your network, power your productivity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card by io crest
- **How much does it cost?** KD 18.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/534652594-io-crest-2-5-gigabit-poe-pci-e-x1-ethernet)

## Best For

- io crest enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted io crest brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing 2.5 Gigabit Speed:** Experience ultra-fast network performance that keeps you ahead in every digital race.
- • **Intel i225 Chipset Inside:** Industry-leading chipset ensures rock-solid, low-latency connectivity for professional-grade networking.
- • **Compact Low-Profile Design:** Fits seamlessly into desktops and servers, making upgrades effortless without bulky hardware.
- • **Versatile Network Features:** Supports VLAN, jumbo frames, and Energy Efficient Ethernet to optimize your network’s efficiency and security.
- • **Power Over Ethernet+ (POE+) Enabled:** Simplify your setup by powering compatible devices directly through the network cable with up to 30W output.

## Overview

The IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card leverages Intel’s i225 chipset to deliver ultra-fast 2.5 GbE speeds with reliable connectivity. It supports POE+ up to 30W via SATA power, enabling streamlined device powering through Ethernet cables. Advanced networking features like VLAN, jumbo frames, and Energy Efficient Ethernet make it ideal for professional and server environments, all housed in a low-profile design for easy installation.

## Description

The Intel i225 chipset POE+ PCI-e x1 network card is a high-performance networking solution designed for modern business and home computing environments. This card is equipped with Intel's latest i225 chipset, providing fast and reliable network connectivity with speeds of up to 2.5 GbE. The POE+ (Power over Ethernet) capability of the card allows for powering of devices such as IP cameras and wireless access points directly from the network, eliminating the need for additional power cables and making installations more convenient. The PCI-e x1 form factor of the Intel i225 chipset POE+ network card ensures compatibility with a wide range of desktop and server motherboards. The card is also equipped with advanced features such as VLAN, jumbo frames, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), making it suitable for a wide range of applications including home and small office networks, virtualized environments, and data centers. The card comes with low profile brackets, making it easy to install in both desktop and server computers.

## Features

- Equipped with Intel's i225 chipset for fast and reliable network connectivity. Supports speeds up to 2.5 GbE.
- POE+ (Power over Ethernet) capability for powering devices directly from the network.
- Supports POE+ up to 30w with 12v power from SATA port
- Advanced features such as VLAN, jumbo frames, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for versatile application.
- Low profile brackets for easy installation in both desktop and server computers.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** IO CREST
- **Hardware Interface:** PCI, Ethernet
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet
- **Data Transfer Rate:** 2.5 Gigabits Per Second
- **Item Weight:** 0.13 Kilograms
- **UPC:** 850039353192
- **Manufacturer:** IO Crest

## Images

![IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hoPrDklyL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for pfSense 2.7
*by A***T on May 22, 2025*

Was able to get this working for pfSense 2.7. You have to install the Realtek package. Try to do this prior to installation of the card or it’ll be impossible to get the packages (you need a working WAN port).1. Enable secure shell in Advanced settings and SSH as admin to your firewall management address2. Select 8 for shell and run “pkg install realtek-re-kmod” (the package installer will instruct you to do the following)3. Edit boot “ee /boot/loader.config”4. Add the two lines if_re_load=“YES”if_re_name=“/boot/modules/if_re.ko”5. Save file by pressing ESC and answering leave editor and save5. Reboot by typing reboot

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does its job well
*by J***N on May 13, 2025*

This is the only only 10Gb PCIe x1 NIC I could find but it works great so far. This works out of the box on Windows 11. I was pleasantly surprised to see a significant decrease in my loaded upload latency compared to the onboard NIC I've been using. It dropped from around 50ms down to 3ms. For some reason my loaded download latency increased from around 3ms to 11ms with this card but that's a trade-off I'm happy to make. With this I'm finally able to take full advantage of my 5Gb fiber internet.

### ⭐ Misleading product, spend your money on a reputable brand.
*by G***R on May 24, 2025*

Product is misleading. It is NOT a 5gig card as the name implies. Its what they refer to as a "5gig/2.5gig hybrid card". Speeds reach nowhere near 5gbs. Product also claims to be plug&play, it is not, and even after installing their sketchy drivers, there is no noticeable difference. Claims it is compatible with linux, but when I tried installing the drivers for my linux server it stalled and crashed my server, leaving me to fix the problems it created. Do not buy this card to try and save money. Spend the money on a reputable brand that will actually sell you what they claim they will.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-29*