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According to most user review, Gigabit level network transfer speed is easily achieveable with this adapter. Maximum reported throughput is up to 948 Mbit/s while tested with iperf3. Though the USB to Ethernet converter chip of is not reported yet by anyone, it works just fine on all updated Mac and Windows systems, chromebooks are also in the supported device list. Anker USB type C to Ethernet adapter with 3 port hub If you're thinking about to connect a wireless keyboard, bluetooth adapter or 2.4 Ghz USB WiFi dongle, then it might disappoint you. The reason discussed at the end. Anker USB 3.0 Unibody Aluminum Ethernet Adapter As I've said earlier here, the USB 3 adapters with hub functionality may cause with interference with any wireless device connected to it operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band.
It's because USB 3 signals works within a broad frequency range, and the 2.4 GHz band falls under the it's spectrum. So, there could be significant amount of RF radiation, specially when the connecting wires not properly shielded and long. The RTL8152 chip used in this device is pretty well supported by most operating systems, just like it's gigabit version RTL8153. So we could expect a stable operation and wide range of device support. The most notable feature of this adapter is the foldable adapter cable and compact size. I'm using one from Oct-2017, still no fraying sign on the cable.Just like any other RTL8153 based USB to LAN adapter, it works flawlessly on Windows 8, Windows 10, almost every Linux distribution and Android 4.4 and newer versions. On linux 4.9 and above the cdc_ether driver can detect the device, but on older systems the ax88179_178a module is used instead. A relatively unknown brand, advertised as USB type C adapter specialist. But there's no doubt that their USB type C dongles have above average build quality, and better looks compared to others.
This adapter works without any problem on Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux and macOS. However it's explicitly mentioned that it's not for Android, Windows RT and pfSense. I've also got two other Volans aluminium USB 3.0 > GbE adapters that I haven't used that thoroughly and only identify as "Realtek USB GbE" (hardware ID: VID_08DA&PID_8153) which I'm assuming is the RTL8153.USB type C is now almost mainstream, present in almost every thin and light laptops, ultrabooks and high end smartphones. As other adapters, there's no driver installation required on macOS operating system,it's just plug and play. This adapter reaches around 90-100 MB/s transfer speed easily, quite close to gigabit speed. Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Thankfully thunderbolt 3 uses the USB type C port, and they are pin compatible. So any macOS compatible usb C ethernet adapter should be usable too. BelkinB2B145-BLK type C adapter Port type: If there's both USB type A and type C port on your device, the you should go with a type C adapter. As said before, this adapter is quite well built with sufficiently strong cable strain relief. So you can expect a relatively longer life when handled roughly.
As theASIX AX88179 is used on this adapter, it should work with Nintendo Switch, at least theoretically. USB Ethernet adapter for Mac And of course the adapters listed here supports all the basic Ethernet functionalities. Such as Wake on LAN,auto negotiation, auto MDI-X, and reverse compatibility with 10/100M Ethernet. TP-Link TL-UE330This is a perfect adapter for any Windows 10 tablet and most android tablets. Features a ASIX AX88772 chip, which has quite mature driver support. Then connected a Logitech Unifying wireless keyboard receiver to the TP-Link TL-UE330 adapter. No lags while the keyboard is close, but starts lagging and dropping when it's about 4-5 feet away. Here's few shortlisted USB type C adapters, should be compatible with any type C port and thunderbolt 3 ports. Plugable USB-C to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet There's 3 indicator LED on the adapter to show various status like power and data transfer speed. However you may feel it annoying, specially when using in a darker environment. Plugable USB3-E1000 adapter Almost every PC hardware manufacturers are constantly trying to make their laptops and ultrabooks thinner and even more thinner.
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