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Learn how to enhance an OpenWrt One router by adding a second 2.5GbE port through a detailed video tutorial that demonstrates the installation and configuration process. Follow along with the installation of a PCIe to 2.5GbE NIC using an Intel I225-V Controller and M.2 Key-M to PCIe x4 adapter. Master the USB-C Console boot up process, driver installation for the Intel I225-V 2.5GbE Controller, NIC configuration, and performance testing using iperf3 & OpenSpeedTest. Discover real-world performance metrics, including the maximum WAN to LAN throughput of 1.3Gbps and LAN to LAN throughput of 2.37Gbps, along with power consumption details. Gain insights into compatibility with various network cards, including successful implementations with Intel I340-T4 and Intel Gigabit CT adapters, while learning about incompatibility with the Realtek RTL8125BG. Through comprehensive demonstrations of different offloading configurations and performance testing scenarios, understand the practical implications and limitations of this hardware upgrade.
