Anker USB C to Ethernet Adapter,USB Type-C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN Network Adapter,Aluminum Portable,for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air 2018 and Later, iPad Pro 2018 and Later, XPSClimatePartner certified

This USB-C to Ethernet adapter feels solid and well-made — clearly designed to handle the wear and tear of being tossed into a bag or used on the go. I’ve been using it regularly, and it’s performed flawlessly. The network connection comes up instantly, and the speed is just as fast and stable as my computer’s built-in Ethernet. Very pleased with the purchase!

Anker has a well-deserved reputation for quality and this unit is no exception. High-quality materials and craftsmanship with crisp marking. Function and form are ideal. Very easy to use and doesn’t heat up like other brands can do.

I had an older model before, and this one’s definitely running much faster—so far, so good!

Works perfectly. I needed this adapter for my mixer console in my home music studio to my iMac because my Ethernet port on my iMac went out.

(Updated from previous versions after working with Anker support and ultimately returning this for a refund.)I know this adapter gets some good reviews (which is exactly why I purchased it), but two different units I tried both had the same faulty issues so BUYER BEWARE. I experienced the same faulty behavior with connection speed with the original unit I purchased and the replacement unit Anker sent me. In the end I returned it for a full refund.This hardware should not be sold as compatible with Apple MacBooks since Anker provides no technical support on newer MacBooks running Apple silicon (e.g. M1 and newer CPUs). Anker support told me they can only provide support for the older Intel based Macs. I wish I knew this before I purchased it.This USB Ethernet adaptor will not reliably connect at speeds faster than 100 Mbps (100BASE-T) when used with a 1 GbE switch (1000BASE-T). I tried multiple known working Ethernet CAT-6 cables with multiple known working network switches, that all work without issues using other network adapters.I saw the same poor results with MacBook Air and Pro models (M1 and M2 CPUs) running macOS Sonoma (14.5) and Ventura (13.6) and a Dell Precision 5540 running Windows 11 and Linux 6.8.x (Ubuntu 22.04). Again, using other network adapters these systems all connect and operate successfully at 1 Gbps (1000BASE-T).I worked with Anker support on troubleshooting for just over a week before they agreed to send a replacement unit, which gratefully arrived in less than 24 hours. However, the replacement unit arrived and sadly it behaved as faulty as the original unit. Anker support was helpful in that they were able to get me a replacement quickly and ultimately a refund without issues.On the plus side, when used with a 10 GbE port, the adapter successfully and reliably establishes a 2.5 Gbps connection (2.5GBASE-T) and gets good throughput (2.35 Gbps measured via iperf3).I was taken aback that Anker support was unable to offer any troubleshooting or explanation and twice instructed me to download and install updated Windows drivers, even though I purchased this primarily for use with my M1 MacBook Pro.

I got the item in a good time frame. Item was as described. I was able to obtain 2.3 mbps download. However, the upload speed was lacking. I obtained 1 mbps upload. I tested this with my MacBook Pro directly wired to my router. I was able to obtain 2.3 mbps download and 2.3 mbps upload when I wired my Mac Studio directly to the router using the Mac Studios built in ethernet adapter. So, overall it more than doubled my MacBook Pro's download speed while the upload didn't perform as expected. Good buy for the price.

I bought this adapter because I am a performance nut. I have been converting my home to 2.5 Gbps ethernet. Very few people need that speed in the home, and I am no exception. Computer performance is my passion, now that I am too old for the dragstrip.Most modern thin-and-light laptops do not have an ethernet adapter. If you want to connect to Ethernet, you need a docking station, a monitor with Ethernet, or a USB-to-Ethernet adapter like this one. Those other solutions are often expensive. This one is cheap.On both Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux, no driver installation is required. Plug it in and it works.This 2.5 Gbps USB-C to Ethernet adapter is attractive, appears well built, and looks like it will last for years to come. If there is a problem, Anker has an excellent support team. My experience is that their people answer the phone, listen carefully, and try hard to help. In one case they immediately shipped me a replacement unit.I tested this adapter extensively on my new 2.5 Gbps ethernet network. When connected to USB-C it transferred full speed at 2.5 Gbps in both directions at once, with only a few errors. TCP/IP is designed to crank up the speed until it gets errors, so a low error rate is normal under most conditions. The only way I know to avoid all errors is to turn on Ethernet flow control, which this device does not support. In any case, Ethernet flow control often causes more problems than it corrects.Guessing I might be able crank up the speed on an older laptop, I tried using a USB-A to USB-C adapter with this unit. It connected and talked fine on the network, but it was running only about 600 Mbps. You could use it this way in a pinch, but the adapter is not designed for this service. I'm just pleased that it worked at all.I tried hard to find a flaw in this unit, and could not find one. It operates perfectly when used as directed with a USB-C connection. I highly recommend it for use with any laptop that supports USB-C. There are better solutions for laptops that have only USB-A connectors, and for desktop & tower computers.

Helps me out tremendously