ASUS XG-C100C PCI Express 10-Gbps Ethernet Fiber Network Adapter, backward compatible with 5/2.5/1 Gbps and 100Mbps, built-in QoS

ASUS XG-C100C 10GbE PCIe Network Adapter

Add fast wired networking to a compatible desktop PC with the ASUS XG-C100C PCIe 10GbE adapter. Its RJ45 10GBase-T port supports speeds up to 10Gbps and is backward compatible with 5, 2.5, 1Gbps and 100Mbps Ethernet. Built-in QoS can prioritize supported gaming traffic. This is a copper Ethernet adapter, not a fiber or SFP+ card.

Key Features

• 10Gbps wired networking: Supports network speeds up to 10Gbps when used with compatible equipment and cabling.
• Multi-speed compatibility: Supports 10, 5, 2.5 and 1Gbps, as well as 100Mbps Ethernet networks.
• RJ45 10GBase-T port: Connects to standard copper Ethernet cabling; no optical fiber connection is provided.
• Built-in QoS: Quality of Service technology can prioritize supported gaming network traffic.
• PCIe adapter: Installs inside a compatible desktop PC with a suitable PCI Express slot.
• Operating system support: ASUS lists Windows 10/11 and Linux support. Check ASUS support information for driver availability for your operating system.

Specifications

• Product type: Wired PCIe Ethernet network adapter
• Model: XG-C100C
• Maximum network speed: Up to 10Gbps
• Supported network speeds: 10/5/2.5/1Gbps and 100Mbps
• Network technology: 10GBase-T
• Port: RJ45 Ethernet
• Interface: PCI Express
• QoS: Built-in Quality of Service
• Physical dimensions and materials: Not specified in the provided product details.

Material and Finish

Material and surface finish details are not specified in the provided product information. The adapter uses a standard RJ45 copper Ethernet port and does not provide an optical fiber or SFP+ port.

What’s Included

• ASUS XG-C100C PCIe 10GbE network adapter

How to Use

1. Check that your desktop PC has a compatible PCI Express slot and that the card fits inside the case.
2. Turn off and unplug the computer, then install the adapter according to your PC or motherboard instructions.
3. Connect the adapter’s RJ45 port to a compatible Ethernet device, such as a router or network switch, using suitable copper Ethernet cabling.
4. Install the appropriate driver if required, then configure the network connection in your operating system.
5. To connect at 10Gbps, the other network equipment and cable must also support the required speed. ASUS specifies a minimum Category 5e cable for 10Gbps within a 30m range; actual performance can vary with the cable and network setup.

Compatibility note: This is an RJ45 10GBase-T copper network adapter, not a fiber-optic adapter. The speed you achieve depends on your PC, network equipment, cabling and configuration.