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Network card for 3gig connection

alex5908 — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:26:56 GMT

Hello everybody,

I've recently changed over to 3GB internet connection but the connection is still 1GB (as it used to be before the shift).

Which network card (before CAD100) should I buy?

I was told that not all the cards will suit to my Sagemcom Giga Hub. Shall I use 10Base-T or SFP+ cards? Or something else?

I know that the cable should be at least CAT 6E.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

BellPatricia — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:41:06 GMT

Hey there @alex5908. Thanks very much for your post, and welcome to the Bell Community 🙂
Keep us posted, we're interested to know which equipment you choose, and how everything goes with the set up!
- Patricia

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

alex5908 — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 15:53:39 GMT

Actually, I was seeking for a piece of advice.

I can't believe that nobody here uses 3 gig connection and does not know which LAN cards are compatible with Bell's Giga Hub modem.

By the way, I chatted with a Bell operator on line and it seems that he does not know anything about the subject matter....

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

ZaneP — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:05:03 GMT

Hi @alex5908 ,

"I've recently changed over to 3GB internet connection but the connection is still 1GB (as it used to be before the shift)."

I don't know what this means.

"Which network card (before CAD100) should I buy?"

A PCI card which will delivers more than 1GBe. They cost more than $100.

Unless you are using your own router, you don't need an SPF+ card, right? You can buy one at Canada Computers, Amazon, Best Buy.

"I know that the cable should be at least CAT 6E."

Cat 6A is fine for your needs.

Cheers,

ZaneP

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

dks — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:18:13 GMT

Which network card (before CAD100) should I buy?
I was told that not all the cards will suit to my Sagemcom Giga Hub. Shall I use 10Base-T or SFP+ cards? Or something else

You ask some good, important questions. But there are questions you could answer to help make your decision easier.

First, is your computer a laptop or a desktop computer? If you have a laptop you are more likely stuck with thee speed of your wireless connection. If you have a desktop, other questions arise.

Does your computer have an open PCiE slot on the motherboard to install a network card? Take a picture of the open slot on your computer and compare it with the bottom of the network card. They have to match.

You want a card with an RJ45 Ethernet port, not with an SFP port. There is no way to directly connect your fibre optic cable to your computer. It is connected to the modem. You are correct, you need a Cat6 cable.

Expect to pay around CAD$125 to CAD$150 for the 10Gb network card, plus tax and shipping. As an alternative, you could keep to your price point by buying a 2.5 GB card, which are under CAD$50. You would not get maximum throughput but it would get you almost the connection speed you want.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

Inf — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:58:33 GMT

I personally use a Startech US2GC30 which gets 2.5Gbps (current 5gbps usb adapters have an overheating issue) and Intel wireless Ax200 and Ax201 for Wifi.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

ZaneP — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 21:44:37 GMT

"I can't believe that nobody here uses 3 gig connection and does not know which LAN cards are compatible with Bell's Giga Hub modem."

Bell modems shouldn't be a concern. The LAN card needs to play nicely with your computer hardware.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

ZaneP — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 21:59:12 GMT

"First, is your computer a laptop or a desktop computer? If you have a laptop you are more likely stuck with thee speed of your wireless connection..."

There are very good USB-to-ethernet adapters available for laptops. I'm using a 2.5Gb one from Pluggable on a MacBook Air.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

alex5908 — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:09:01 GMT

About more than $100... Why not? I've ordered one for 30 bucks.

I used to have 1gbps download speed. Now it's 3 gbps. Is that what you didn't make out?

I am using Sagemcom Giga Hub modem and not the router. Otherwise I'd have mentioned it.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

alex5908 — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:37:11 GMT

I use a PC with Windows 10 installed.

Yes, I have both slots available- PCI and PCI Express. My motherboard is Gigabyte GA Z170X-Gaming 3.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

alex5908 — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:40:06 GMT

Yeah. I've read about overheating issue, but it does not seem to affect the operation of the card.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

alex5908 — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:41:07 GMT

Yes, that's why I am asking about compatible LAN cards.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

dks — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:35:06 GMT

@alex5908 wrote:
About more than $100... Why not? I've ordered this one for 30 bucks.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004908010257.html

It appears to be intended for a server. It appears to be a half-height card with no endplate for a full height installation. That's not a show stopper, but... I also see the delivery time is over a month. More local sources may be more expensive, but the advantage is that delivery is much quicker; just a few days in some cases. I am also reminded of an old saying I heard in the early days of personal computers. "Good. Fast. Cheap. Choose any two." Report back on how well it works.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

dks — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:37:42 GMT

@alex5908 wrote:
Yes, that's why I am asking about compatible LAN cards.

As long as the card fits your motherboard and is connected to the modem with a Cat6 network cable and the card meets networking standards, compatibility with the modem is not an issue.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

ZaneP — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:33:01 GMT

Hi @alex5908

Bell tech support is meant for help with their equipment and services. It doesn't extend to equipment we own (router, PCs, etc) so we shouldn't really expect their help on LAN cards.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

Yo_its_Jaron — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:30:19 GMT

I have the 3/3 gbps service. Of the computers that are connected via ethernet faster than 1 Gbe, one is a desktop with an onboard Realtek NIC at 2.5 gbps, an IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit PCI Express card (Intel) $72+tax CDN, and a 10Gtek for Intel X540 card $189+tax CDN. (Amazon)

No issues in all 3 cases. The 2.5 gbps connections speed test at around 2.4x gpbs, and the 10 gbps connection speed tests the same as the modem, about 3.1 to 3.2 gbps. That said, all three of these connections are first connected to my 10 gbps TP Link switch first, which is then connected to the GigaHH4000. All connections are CAT6a or better.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

Max2 — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:47:50 GMT

I got a TRENDnet 2.5Gase-T PCIe Network Adapter (TEG-25GECTX) and it works just fine. It's "only" 2.5 gbps but it's close enough to 3.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

alex5908 — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:09:57 GMT

Hello everybody,

Finally I got a lan card and that's what I got with it.

Is it throttling from Bell? Or are there some settings to change to get 3 gigs?

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

dks — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:57:28 GMT

Your profile appears odd. Start by running the virtual troubleshooter. Bel does not throttle.

Re: Network card for 3gig connection

Yo_its_Jaron — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:10:15 GMT

Try the test with the "block all connections" checked in case your household is using the download bandwidth.

And I would do as @dks said, try the troubleshooter.