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Black PCIe Gigabit network card with RJ45 port and low-profile bracket

HP EP-9602GS Gigabit PCIe network card

SKU CH-6378-XETEH

Adds a Gigabit Ethernet port to a desktop PC via any PCI Express slot, supporting Windows 11 down to XP but not Linux or Mac OS

  • Connection types1 x RJ45
  • Seller noticeNot applicable, has fcc id, Please kindly note: this product
  • Key features1000M, 1,000 Mbit/s, Desktop, Please kindly note: this produ
  • Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
  • Add a Gigabit Ethernet port via any PCI Express slot
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds up to 1000 Mbps per direction
  • Includes 12 cm and 8 cm brackets for standard or low-profile cases
  • Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000
  • IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab compliant Gigabit adapter

HP EP-9602GS Gigabit PCIe network card

The HP EP-9602GS is a Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express network card that adds a 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port to a desktop PC. It is intended for Windows users who need a wired LAN connection on a system without onboard Ethernet or with a failed port. The card fits any PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16 socket. It does not support Linux or Mac OS.

Installation and common issues

The card includes a 12cm standard bracket and an additional 8cm low-profile bracket for small HTPC cases. Installation requires a free PCI Express slot and the appropriate bracket for the chassis. Drivers must be downloaded from the supplier website for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2000. The product does not support Linux or Mac OS, so buyers using those systems will not be able to use the adapter.

Compatibility checklist

Verify that the desktop has an available PCI Express slot of any width (x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16). Confirm the operating system is a supported Windows version, as Linux and Mac OS are explicitly not supported. Check that the case can accommodate either the 12cm standard bracket or the 8cm low-profile bracket. Ensure an RJ45 Ethernet cable is available for the network connection.

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Part numberEP-9602GS
Ports & slots
Connection types1 x RJ45
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the HP EP-9602GS is running at gigabit speed after installing it?

Open the adapter properties in Windows Device Manager and check that the Speed & Duplex setting reads 1000 Mbps Full Duplex; the link LEDs on the RJ45 port will also light solid for a gigabit connection.

What comes with the HP EP-9602GS and what must I source myself?

The box contains the network card, a 12 cm profile bracket and an extra 8 cm low-profile bracket; you only need a free PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and a standard Ethernet cable.

Which version of the EP-9602GS should I choose for a Windows 11 desktop?

The single model EP-9602GS supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000; it does not support Linux or Mac OS, so choose this card only for a compatible Windows system.

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