Network Cards

Network cards add or enhance connectivity within a computer or server. This category includes adapters used to introduce faster wired connections, wireless networking, or additional ports where built-in options fall short.

In practice, network cards are chosen for specific needs. That might be improving transfer speeds, enabling newer standards, or adding redundancy in professional systems. Buyers often check compatibility with their hardware and network infrastructure. Driver support and long-term reliability also matter in regular use.

For systems that need better or more specialised connectivity, network cards offer a focused upgrade path.

Need help? Read our Network Cards Buying Guide

M.2 Network Cards

A network card is designed to connect a laptop, PC, workstation or server to a network, enabling communication with other internal users via network switches or access points; and the outside world via a router.

These cards are designed for an internal M.2 slot of a system and will provide wireless connectivity based on the standard the adapter is based on - either 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) or 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4).

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Wireless Adapters - PCI / PCI-E

A broadband connection into the home is now almost a given’s more devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops, PCs, smart TVs, heating, lighting and security devices are increasing able to take advantage of an Internet connection for online gaming, remote operation or monitoring. A broadband router with increasingly powerful wireless capabilities is key to home and smart home connectivity.

These devices are for converting PCs or workstations to wireless connectivity via a PCIe slot, as this is rarely standard on desktop computers where wired Ethernet network connectivity is the norm. The wireless speed of any adapter will vary depending on the wireless standard it is based on - either 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) or 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4).