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product_id: 663880212
title: "M.2 A E Key to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Support youyeetoo X1X86 SBC, Intel i226 2.5G Ethernet Server NIC, Interface Card10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 LAN, Support 2230"
brand: "youyeetoo"
price: "£27.84"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Youyeetoo"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/663880212-m-2-a-e-key-to-2-5-gigabit-ethernet
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region: United Kingdom
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# 2.5 Gbps blazing speed M.2 A+E Key compact interface Intel i226 chipset reliability M.2 A E Key to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Support youyeetoo X1X86 SBC, Intel i226 2.5G Ethernet Server NIC, Interface Card10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 LAN, Support 2230

**Brand:** youyeetoo
**Price:** £27.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your network game with lightning-fast 2.5G Ethernet!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M.2 A E Key to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Support youyeetoo X1X86 SBC, Intel i226 2.5G Ethernet Server NIC, Interface Card10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 LAN, Support 2230 by youyeetoo
- **How much does it cost?** £27.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/663880212-m-2-a-e-key-to-2-5-gigabit-ethernet)

## Best For

- youyeetoo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted youyeetoo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Supports 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 LAN, ensuring versatile use across modern and legacy networks.
- • **Intel i226 Chipset Power:** Leverages Intel’s trusted LAN IC for stable, low-latency network performance.
- • **Compact M.2 A+E Key Design:** Fits perfectly in space-constrained devices like SBCs, desktops, and industrial systems without bulk.
- • **Blazing 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet:** Experience ultra-fast wired connectivity up to 2500 Mbps for seamless streaming and data transfer.
- • **Plug & Play with Youyeetoo X1 SBC:** Optimized for multiple network ports on Youyeetoo X1X86 boards, enhancing your multi-network setup.

## Overview

The Youyeetoo M.2 A+E Key Ethernet Card features an Intel i226 chipset delivering up to 2.5 Gbps wired LAN speeds via a compact M.2 interface. Designed for space-limited devices like SBCs and industrial PCs, it supports multiple network standards (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps) through a single RJ45 port, ensuring reliable, high-speed connectivity for professional and tech-savvy users.

## Description

Product description Comparison of M.2 A+E i226 NICs M.2 A E Key,20CM M.2 A + E Key,20CM M.2 A + E Key,15CM M.2 A + E Key,30CM

Review: Niche product perfectly executed - I had a Lenovo Tiny I needed a second NIC on. I wanted: - Intel, not Realtek - No giant PCIe slot bracket / gotta be small enough to go in a 1L form factor flex IO port - A+E Key M.2 - From a real brand This is pretty much the only product on the market that checks all the boxes. It shipped directly from China and arrived quickly and well packed. Worked on the first try. I'll definitely be considering this brand for future homelab work.
Review: Perfect solution for adding quality NIC to micro PC/Thin Client - Perfect solution for micro PC or thin client modding. I used this adapter to replace the Wi-Fi adapter on an HP T740 Thin Client for use with ProxMox. The attached mounting bracket on the NIC was just the right size to line up on the back panel of the case after I made a hole for the port. This adapter was added to the machine along with an old SuperMicro AOC-STGN-I2S dual SPF+ card. Configuration is as follows HostOS: ProxMox 9.0.11 VM100 - pfSense, youyeetoo 2.5Gig adapter passed through for WAN, dual SPF+ card mapped for two separate LANs VM101 - Debian container for UniFi Network app VM102 - Debian container for AdGuard Home Both Debian containers connect to the default Linux bridge which use one of the SPF+ ports as bridge port. Very happy with the performance of this adapter and the system as a whole. I'm buying a few more just to have on hand for other projects.

## Features

- If you want to receive your order quickly, you can search for ASIN: B0FM49FZ98 The product is exactly the same.
- For use with all space-constrained mobile devices, desktops, workstations, value servers or industrial designs. For youyeetoo X1 implementation of multiple network ports.
- [Shipping List] 1* i226 2.5G M.2 A+E Ethernet Card (30cm). Please note that this product only includes the wired NIC and adapter board, and does not include the development board and other components. If you have any questions, click "youyeetoo" to make an inquiry.
- Quick start: Driver download: intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/15084/intel-ethernet-adapter-complete-driver-pack.html
- [Warm reminder] Please install the driver before using this product, otherwise it will not work. The driver is in the quick start tutorial.
- LAN IC: Intel i226V; PCIe Giga LAN 10/100/1000/2500M; 1* RJ45 interface
- LAN Dimensions: 30*23.6mm(Half Height)/ 30*50.8mm(Full Length)/ 22*30mm(M.2 A+E)/ 22*80mm(M.2 B+M)
- 1* mPCIe 1x Express socket (half height or full length)/M.2 A+E Express socket(PCIe 1x)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DDPMK2VK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66 in Internal Computer Networking Cards |
| Brand | youyeetoo |
| Built-In Media | i226 NIC *1 |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Server, Single-board computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 32 Reviews |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2500 Megabits Per Second |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet |
| Manufacturer | youyeetoo |
| Mfr Part Number | B0DDPMK2VK |
| Model Number | M.2 A+E Key |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Warranty Description | youyeetoo Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is dead on arrival, arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a refunds within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test dead on arrival returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the prod… |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** youyeetoo
- **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop, Desktop, Server, Single-board computer
- **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- **Data Transfer Rate:** 2500 Megabits Per Second
- **Manufacturer:** youyeetoo

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Niche product perfectly executed
*by R***R on February 9, 2026*

I had a Lenovo Tiny I needed a second NIC on. I wanted: - Intel, not Realtek - No giant PCIe slot bracket / gotta be small enough to go in a 1L form factor flex IO port - A+E Key M.2 - From a real brand This is pretty much the only product on the market that checks all the boxes. It shipped directly from China and arrived quickly and well packed. Worked on the first try. I'll definitely be considering this brand for future homelab work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect solution for adding quality NIC to micro PC/Thin Client
*by S***. on November 19, 2025*

Perfect solution for micro PC or thin client modding. I used this adapter to replace the Wi-Fi adapter on an HP T740 Thin Client for use with ProxMox. The attached mounting bracket on the NIC was just the right size to line up on the back panel of the case after I made a hole for the port. This adapter was added to the machine along with an old SuperMicro AOC-STGN-I2S dual SPF+ card. Configuration is as follows HostOS: ProxMox 9.0.11 VM100 - pfSense, youyeetoo 2.5Gig adapter passed through for WAN, dual SPF+ card mapped for two separate LANs VM101 - Debian container for UniFi Network app VM102 - Debian container for AdGuard Home Both Debian containers connect to the default Linux bridge which use one of the SPF+ ports as bridge port. Very happy with the performance of this adapter and the system as a whole. I'm buying a few more just to have on hand for other projects.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well in an OptiPlex 7070 Micro Form Factor (MFF) with Ubuntu 24.04
*by L***A on February 25, 2026*

With Ubuntu 24.04, shows speed as 2500Mb/s

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*Last updated: 2026-05-16*