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StarTech.com 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter 5GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet LAN 4 Speed NICUpgrade your workstation or server with a futureready, costeffective network adapter that leverages your existing Cat5e cabling. The StarTech NBASET PCIe Network Adapter Card delivers highspeed multigigabit Ethernet (up to 5Gbps) across your network, enabling faster file transfers, smoother virtualization, and improved streaming without the expense and hassle of rewiring. This PCIe NIC is designed to drop right into a compatible PCIe slot, offering a
Upgrade your workstation or server with a future‑ready, cost‑effective network adapter that leverages your existing Cat5e cabling. The StarTech NBASE‑T PCIe Network Adapter Card delivers high‑speed multi‑gigabit Ethernet (up to 5Gbps) across your network, enabling faster file transfers, smoother virtualization, and improved streaming without the expense and hassle of rewiring. This PCIe NIC is designed to drop right into a compatible PCIe slot, offering a powerful upgrade path for small businesses, IT pros, and power users who demand dependable performance and easy deployment.
- 4‑speed NBASE‑T performance on one card: Experience faster network throughput with support for 1GBASE‑T, 2.5GBASE‑T, and 5GBASE‑T speeds, all delivered over standard Cat5e copper cabling. The adapter negotiates the best available speed with your switch or router, giving you scalable bandwidth as your network grows.
- Flexible PCIe interface for wide compatibility: This NIC uses a PCIe x1 interface and is designed for easy installation in desktops, workstations, and compatible servers. Its low‑profile design fits a wide range of chassis sizes, and it remains backward compatible with many PCIe motherboards, ensuring seamless integration without motherboard upgrades.
- Cost‑efficient upgrade with existing cabling: Tap into multi‑gigabit Ethernet without pulling new cables. By upgrading to 2.5G/5GBASE‑T over your existing Cat5e infrastructure, you unlock significantly faster internal transfers, backups, and networked applications while preserving your current cabling investment.
- Designed for modern networks and interoperability: Fully compliant with 2.5GBASE‑T, 5GBASE‑T, and NBASE‑T (Draft IEEE 802.3bz), ensuring compatibility with contemporary switches, routers, and access points. This makes it a practical fit for home offices, small businesses, and multi‑device work areas that demand reliable multi‑gigabit connectivity.
- Reliable performance for everyday tasks and demanding workloads: Built to deliver steady, high‑throughput connections for file servers, media streaming, virtualization, and cloud‑based workflows. The card is engineered for consistent performance, simple management, and scalable networking in real‑world environments.
Technical Details of StarTech.com 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card
- Product type: NBASE‑T PCI Express Network Adapter Card
- Interface: PCIe x1 (backward compatible with PCIe slots on a wide range of motherboards)
- Supported speeds: 1GBASE‑T, 2.5GBASE‑T, 5GBASE‑T (NBASE‑T capable; auto‑negotiation selects the best available speed)
- Cabling: Cat5e copper cabling supports multi‑gigabit Ethernet over existing infrastructure
- Standards: 2.5GBASE‑T, 5GBASE‑T, NBASE‑T (Draft IEEE 802.3bz)
- Connector: RJ‑45 8P8C port for standard Ethernet cables
- Ideal use case: Desktop workstations, small business PCs, and networked devices requiring scalable LAN performance with minimal cabling changes
How to install StarTech.com 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card
- Power down your computer and unplug all connected cables to prevent static discharge and ensure safety during installation.
- Open the computer case and locate an available PCIe x1 expansion slot. If you’re unsure, consult your motherboard manual for the exact slot location and any necessary precautions.
- Insert the StarTech NBASE‑T PCIe network card firmly into the PCIe x1 slot until it seats completely. Secure the card with a mounting screw if your chassis requires it.
- Connect an RJ‑45 network cable to the adapter’s port. If you’re upgrading a workstation to multi‑gigabit performance, connect to a switch or router that supports 2.5G/5GBASE‑T to realize higher speeds.
- Boot the system and install the latest drivers from StarTech’s official website or through your operating system’s update utilities. After installation, reboot if prompted by the driver installer.
- Open your operating system’s network settings and select the new interface. Confirm link speed negotiation, test connectivity, and verify that you are achieving the expected multi‑gigabit performance on transfers and network tasks.
Frequently asked questions
- What speeds does this adapter support? It supports 1G, 2.5G, and 5GBASE‑T over Cat5e cabling, delivering up to 5 Gbps theoretical throughput when the network path supports NBASE‑T capabilities.
- Do I need new cables? No. The adapter works over existing Cat5e copper cabling, making it a practical upgrade for many current network setups.
- Is it compatible with common operating systems? StarTech provides drivers and support for a variety of operating systems; check the product page for the latest compatibility information.
- What kind of motherboard slots does it require? It uses a PCIe x1 interface, so you’ll need an available PCIe x1 slot in your motherboard. It is designed to be compatible with a broad range of desktop and workstation configurations.
- Does it support jumbo frames? Jumbo frame support is typically a driver‑level option. After installing the driver, you can enable jumbo frames in your operating system or NIC configuration utility if your network requires larger frames for improved throughput.
With the StarTech NBASE‑T PCIe Network Adapter Card, you gain a flexible, scalable, and cost‑effective path to multi‑gigabit networking. The 4‑speed capability over Cat5e cabling keeps maintenance simple while delivering significant performance improvements for workloads that demand faster network access. Whether you’re upgrading a single workstation, equipping a small office NAS environment, or enhancing a hyper‑converged setup, this NIC provides a reliable, standards‑compliant solution that aligns with modern networking needs. Backed by StarTech’s reputation for quality and ongoing driver support, this card helps future‑proof your network as speeds continue to evolve.
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★★★★★ 5
Great product and worth the money.
Size: 4 Panel-88'', Color: Black
Portable and stable. Perfect size and gives me the privacy I need when working from home. Stability is great as long as you place the stands correctly it won't wobble. I love it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Attractive
Size: 4 Panel-88'', Color: Grey
The assembled product is just as described. The screens look great! I am using them to hide the cluttered shelving in my garage. The area now looks quite neat Something I must say, though, is that the assembly was extremely difficult. I had to use a silicone spray and some pounding to get the A and B poles to fit together. Also, it required a great deal of strength to stretch and hold the fabric panels so that the bars inserted in each hem lines up with the screws inserted in A/B poles. I strongly recommend having a partner to help with the assembly.
while sc and screw into poles them once inserted intetchedtne end of each pole ( and B poles barely fit together. I used silicone spray on the end and then pounded them
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Works
Size: 3 Panel-102'', Color: Beige, Size: 3 Panel-102'', Color: Beige
It’s beige and not white. Once install - hard to disinstall. Need a drill to put it together
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Does the job, but assembling by yourself is a nightmare
Size: 4 Panel-88'', Color: Black
Does it do the job? Yes, although as others said there are small gaps but it's not a huge deal. The price is also good. But the reason I'm giving it a 3/5 is simply because the assembly for this was a complete nightmare. I honestly don't think I would recommend this to anyone unless they have another person to help them assemble it, because doing it by myself was terrible. I don't think I'd buy this again, I think I'd opt to just spend a bit more money and save myself the trouble personally.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Reasonably adequate room divider
Size: 4 Panel-88'', Color: Beige
I'm reviewing this as I assemble it.
Couple things:
1. I didn't expect as much assembly. I've ordered dividers before and they more-or-less came as one unit. Sometimes the panels needed screwing together. These require complete assembly and come largely as three rods: two make up vertical columns and snap together. Another one (called part "C") makes the horizontal columns and you have two of these per panel (one attaches to part "A" and the other part "B"). These parts are metal with a plastic shim. Using the wood screws to attach to part "C" is a real pain in the neck. There's not much holding the panel in place so it's a little tricky.
One tactic I've found while I'm assembling that works for the initial connections from parts A and B to their respective "C" rods is to hold the screw in place with a screw driver and then rotating the rod around the screw. This will do a number on your hands if you aren't wearing gloves. This obviously doesn't work when completing the connection.
Using a driller driver on this is really near impossible because there isn't anything you can use to secure it in place. You can use it on the first panel, but as it gets longer, it becomes increasingly difficult and because it isn't wood, it's really tight. I considered drilling larger pilot holes but since there are only 4x4=16 screws I need to screw in, I just decided to use my screw driver to complete it.
2. Also related to assembly. When completing the panels (attaching parts "A" and "B" to parts "C" that have the cloth cover on it), you have to be careful that when you tighten that side that it isn't loosening the other side. Because the pilot holes are so tight, you can end up rotating the rod, which rotates it in the same direction as looser on the original side. Having someone hold the "C" rod in place while you screw it in is probably the easiest approach. I didn't have a 2nd person, so I just had to keep flipping back and forth and tightening both sides as I screwed it in. Not the worlds biggest deal, but annoying nonetheless.
3. The way the instructions are written, they seem to suggest building this thing progressively; that is, you do panel 1, then 2, connect them together, then do 3 and connect it, etc. I took a different route that I suspect saved me quite a bit of trouble, and I assembled all four panels first and THEN connected everything together.
4. For the love of God make sure you check that the plastic tip is on the same side for every panel. Otherwise, you have to take one side apart again and reverse it. On the bright side, if this happens, you've essentially bored out the pilot holes to be the correct size... which is having me question if I shouldn't have just bored them out to the appropriate width in the first place.
5. Attaching all of the panels together is also an enormous pain in the ass unless you happen to have an 88" long elevated surface. Attaching the legs either requires you to elevate one side, which will invariably twist the inexplicably cheap material in the bottom connectors... or you can attach them sideways... or you can put this thing upright, having two people hold the panels in place while you use the allen wrench to tighten the bolts on the underside. None of those are particularly great options.
NOW on to the utility itself.
1. The panels do let some light through (I didn't believe their advertising, and that was one of the reasons that I bought beige, is that I wanted it to not be too dark). They aren't transparent though, so it isn't that far off from their description. They functionally work great, and keep the mess of wires hidden and when I'm sitting at my desk, actually reflect quite a bit of light into my office. Great!
2. My wife has described these as "the most hideous piece of furniture ever conceived of by man." So it does not have spouse approval factor. Granted, she will seldom be in my office area, so that isn't the end of the world.
3. These are really hard to align in a way that doesn't look a little tacky. There are some plastic connectors but they don't do a bang up job of keeping these in place. Each panel is slightly tilted and it's... quite obvious. I may at some point make my own improvements to these to help make them more level. It's not a particularly expensive product so I wasn't expecting much so it's fine and I'm not going to ding them on the rating because of it.
All said, would I buy this product again? Probably not. It's assembly was ~90 minutes which is about 75 minutes longer than I was anticipating spending on this (not including the 5 minute writeup that I'm doing here). But am I going to return it? Also no, if for no other reason I'd be just as annoyed taking it apart and putting it in the original box to return it.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023