The M.2 Gigabit Ethernet NIC allows the expansion card to be internally mounted in the smaller computing system and provides a secure fiber network connection to the device. It allows users the benefits of increased bandwidth, distance and security provided through fiber-based transmission in their small footprint networking device. M.2 Ethernet Gigabit NICs provide the ideal gigabit connection solution for new micro, mini and thin computers. OS SUPPORTED: Windows 10, 8/8.1, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP-64bit, Vista, Vista-64bit, 7, 7-64bit, Linux