Product ID: EC2000S
The EC2000S 2-port Gigabit ExpressCard Ethernet Adapter adds 2 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports to an ExpressCard-enabled laptop, or small form factor system, enabling you to connect to two separate physical networks simultaneously with dedicated bandwidth, or providing full dedicated bandwidth to virtual machines.
Supporting features such as NDIS5 checksum and large send offload for lower CPU utilization, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) and Remote Wake-up power management, jumbo frames and VLAN tagging, this ExpressCard Ethernet Adapter is ready to handle a wide variety of scenarios.
With a 34mm ExpressCard form factor, this compact and portable Gigabit Ethernet Adapter will fit in any ExpressCard-enabled system, and is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
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Connector(s) | 2 - External Ports | RJ-45 |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 151°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) | |
Humidity | 5~95% RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 2 |
Interface | RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | |
Bus Type | ExpressCard | |
Card Type | 34mm ExpressCard | |
Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1Q | |
Chipset ID | Realtek - RTL8111E | |
Indicators | 2 - LED Indicators | Gigabit Link |
Link/Activity | ||
Packaging Information | Package Height | 33 mm [1,3 in] |
Package Length | 17,3 cm [6,8 in] | |
Package Width | 14,4 cm [5,7 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 116 g [4,1 oz] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Mbps |
Buffer Size | 48 KB | |
Compatible Networks | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
Auto MDIX | Yes | |
Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
Promiscuous Mode | Yes | |
Physical Characteristics | Product Length | 11,6 cm [4,6 in] |
Product Width | 34 mm [1,3 in] | |
Product Height | 22 mm [0,9 in] | |
Weight of Product | 40 g [1,4 oz] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.9 Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions Only |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | ExpressCard slot |
Note | On Intel® Ivy Bridge / Haswell architecture and newer based systems, only 1 network port is usable | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | ExpressCard Gigabit Ethernet NIC |
Driver CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the driver:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the driver:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\My Documents\Downloads).
When you troubleshoot issues with a network adapter, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
When you test the Ethernet cables, network devices, and computer system, it is recommended that you do the following:
Sometimes an on-board network interface card (NIC) conflicts with a new NIC. In these cases it is best to disable the on-board NIC.
The best way to disable your on-board NIC is to go into your BIOS and disable it there if possible. To do this, consult your motherboard manual.
You can also disable any NIC in Windows. Here is how you do this:
First click Start, or, in Windows 10 and 8, hold down the Windows key and press X. Then click Control Panel.
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If you are experiencing speed or connectivity issues, it is best to set a specific speed at half or full duplex in your settings. You can set your network adapter to perform at a certain speed, but the device that the adapter is connected to (whether it is a router, switch, or computer) must also be able to perform at the same speed.
Note: You must log in as the local administrator before you continue.
To open Device Manager:
StarTech.com does not support a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) as this requires third-party software. However, our devices can be used as long as the following conditions are met:
The drivers on our website include a Realtek Diagnostic Toolkit that you can use to easily set up a VLAN tag.
Make sure that you are logged in as the local administrator before continuing.
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
To confirm that Windows detects your expansion card, complete the following:
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your expansion card, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
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