USB C to Ethernet Adapter 5G, WAVLINK 5G Ethernet Adapter for Laptop, Compatible with Type C Device to Network for MacBook, XPS, iPad Pro-USB3.1 Gen 2 Required

I have this paired up with the 10G port of my Verizon router and Cat 7a cable. It works beautifully, and usually is running around 2.5G speeds, which is about what I expected with spinning hard drives. The link speed is indeed 5G. Be sure to go in to Device Manager after installing this and go to the power management tab, and turn off the "allow the computer to power off this device" or whatever it is. Otherwise it'll get shut off when the connection is idle. I have a Plex server and found out that hard way when I wasn't home that Windows shuts it off by default.

Works great for my laptop. I can get about 2.3Gbps network speed on my 2.5Gbps LAN. Way faster than WiFi when I want to transfer a lot of data or the WiFi is sketch. I haven't tested it up to 5Gbps (don't have a network that fast). Just make sure you have a fast enough USB-C port to take advantage of it.

Worked at full speed on my MacBook Pro with no driver installation needed. Just plug it in and it works. Stable connection and solid performance. Very convenient adapter.

Worked on my laptop but not on the desktop I was going to use it for

Seems to work, mostly. The stock drivers are outdated, and cause it to disconnect after a few minutes of sustained data transfer at 5Gbe speeds. Luckily, this can be fixed by getting the newer drivers directly from Realtek, but you shouldn't be expected to go through this, and it still seems to have moments where the speed drops during sustained transfers, but it recovers itself without intervention after updating the driver. Overall, a good value for the money

If you’ve ever stared at your laptop and thought, “Wow, you’re sleek, modern, and completely useless without Wi-Fi,” this little adapter is your redemption arc. The WAVLINK 5G USB-C to Ethernet Adapter does exactly what it promises: it gives your laptop a wired connection like it’s 2005, but faster. Plug it in, and suddenly you’re living that low-latency life—no drivers, no drama, just pure, unfiltered internet. Pros: Turns your laptop into a responsible adult that doesn’t rely on flaky Wi-Fi. Speeds so fast you’ll wonder if your ISP is lying to you (spoiler: they probably are). Compact enough to lose in your bag, which is the ultimate sign of good design. Cons: Doesn’t come with an Ethernet cable, because apparently, we’re all supposed to have one lying around like it’s a family heirloom. Makes you question why laptops ditched Ethernet ports in the first place. Bottom line: If you want stability without sacrificing speed, this adapter is the unsung hero your laptop didn’t know it needed. Five stars, because it works, and in tech, that’s basically a miracle.

I upgraded my ISP last year to 5gb. After installation was only was only getting 500mb. The install tech said to buy an USB to 5GB adapter. I bought this one. After I installed it I attempted speed test to verify higher speed and it crashed out and disconnected. It only got worse with time it would go down randomly and I would have to restart adapter. My wife works from home and would knocks her of her VPN causing issues during work day. I tried to update drivers then only way to fix was restart PC. I bought cable master brand hoping for better luck this time.

Excellent adapter. While I don't have a 5gb network, I'm getting great transfer speeds on my 1gb network

Unlike many 2.5GbE adapters, I get the full speed with this adapter with my M4 Mac Mini (rather than download being less than upload). I was apprehensive as this is a Realtek chipset too, but it seems to perform correctly at each speed level (1G / 2.5G). I don't any devices at 5G to confirm how it performs at that speed. But this satisfies my needs at least.

Funktioniert ohne Probleme. Eingesteckt und die Arbeit konnte beginnen. Gute Lösung.

Ho utilizzato negli anni molti adattatori USB-Eth e ogni volta il progresso mi stupisce. Da principio non capivo bene la sigla 5G utilizzata dal produttore e che a mio avviso potrebbe trarre in inganno sia i neofiti che gli specialisti confondendola con l'omonima tecnologia wireless dei cellulari, 5G per l'appunto. Dopo aver connesso l'adattatore ho realizzato la potenza di questo piccolo "aggeggio": 5G si riferisce a 5Gbps, ovvero l'adattatore USB-C_Ethernet è in grado di trasferire dati alla velocità di 5.000Mbps se connesso a switch o router compatibili con questa velocità. L'involucro è sensibilmente più largo, aspetto che mi ha lasciato un po' deluso, mi aspettavo un profilo molto più esile ed elegante, tant'è che l'ho subito conftontato con un'altro adattatore dalle linee più affusolate. Mi aspettavo qualcosa di più consono al mio MAc Book Air... solo dopo ho constatato che dispone di prese di aerazione passante, per favorire la dissipazione dell'eventuale calore in eccesso sviluppato dal suo core Realtek da 5Gbps compliant con lo standard IEEE 802.3bz. La connessione al Mac OS è stata rapida ed assolutamente indolore, riconosciuto con il driver standard della Apple, ha funzionato perfettamente al primo colpo. Anche su Windows 10, riconoscimento immediato e utilizzo senza alcuna acrobazia. Cavetto da 8 cm per un totale di 12,5 cm compreso il connettore, è delal misura minimale per stare comodamente in uno zaino o borsetta. il corpo è in alluminio anodizzato e il jack RJ45 dispone di due spie, una per i link fino a 1Gbps e per l'activity, l'altro verde per connessioni da 2,5 o 5 Gbps. Viene fornita una Quick Start Guide nel packaging ben curato, che riporta le istruzioni in Inglese, Tedesco, Francese, Spagnolo e Italiano. Un ulteriore biglietto fornisce le indicazioni per lo scaricamento del driver specifico, qualora i driver standard dei sistemi sui quali lo si utilizza non dovessero soddisfare per funzionalità e altre "feature" più avanzate. Che dire un ottimo prodotto, retrocompatibile con gli standard precedenti, qualora ce ne fosse la necessità, decisamente un passo avanti...

Currently I'm only using this with a 2.5Gbps switch, but it was detected by my Windows 11 laptop instantly and reaches those speeds easily. I look forward to upgrading my switch so I can take advantage of full 5Gbps bandwidth to my NAS. I like the heavy-duty construction so I can throw this in my laptop bag and not worry about it breaking.

Débit entre 4,2 et 4,4 Gb/s. Nickel.