WAVLINK USB C to Ethernet Adapter with 95W PD, 5Gbps
WAVLINK USB C to Ethernet Adapter with 95W PD, 5Gbps USB3.0/USB C RJ45 Ethernet Network Adapter for Laptops, Computers, Compatible with Windows 10/11, Mac OS 11 or Later, Linux and More
Compatibility & Notes
| Compatible | Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3 Systems, Microsoft Windows 10, 8.x, 7, Vista and XP, macOS 10.6 and above, iPadOS |
| Compatible | Linux kernel 3.2 and above (basic support, install driver or update to 5.x kernel for full support), Supported on up-to-date Chrome OS systems |
| Compatible | Windows 10, Mac OS 10.13.6 to 11.x, iPadOS, Linux Kernel 5.x and above, up-to-date Chrome OS |
| Incompatible | ARM-based Windows RT and Windows Mobile, Nintendo Switch, Most Android devices, TiVo Series 2, Wii, or other non-PC/Mac platforms, Not recommended for use with FreeBSD or pfSense |
| Note | Please download and install the Realtek RTL8157 driver in order not to affect the use of experience. |
| Note | For 5 Gigabit network performance, use Cat 6A Ethernet cable or higher, ensure your internet plan supports 5G, and that your Modem, Switch, or Router also support 5G output. Additionally, ensure your PC’s C port supports 5G or above for faster transmission speeds. |
| Note | Apple computers support computers of the M2 models and higher. 5G cannot achieve the network speed of older computer versions because the CPU does not support this. |
| Driver downloads | Realtek Official Web > Downloads > Communications Network ICs > Realtek USB FE / GBE / 5G / Gaming Ethernet Family Controller Software |
Please note
1. To achieve the optimal network speed, please make sure that the connection speed of the USB connection is 10 Gbit/s. If the speed of the USB connection is 5 Gbit/s, the maximum Ethernet speed is about 3.3 GBit/s.
2. The standard speed for Mac OS is 5 Gbit/s. The manual selection of the highest speed should be 2.5 Gbit/s. This problem is related to the Mac OS driver and manual settings are not recommended.
3. There are speed differences in the MacBook.
* M3 chip. The maximum speed in two directions can achieve 4.6 Gbit/s.
* M1 chip. Send/receive in two directions. One direction can reach 4 Gbit/s, the other 2.5 Gbit/s. The maximum speed in one direction can achieve 4.7 Gbit/s.
* 2017 Intel i7 chip. Send/receive in two directions. One direction can reach 3.1 Gbit/s, the other 1.3 Gbit/s. The maximum speed in one direction can achieve 4.7 Gbit/s.
* 2017 Intel i5 chip. Send/receive in two directions. One direction can reach 2.9 Gbit/s, the other 900 Mbit/s. The maximum speed in one direction can reach 3.8 Gbit/s.
4. The speed depends on the computer’s CPU performance. Because this Ethernet adapter consumes the computer’s CPU resources.
The same problem occurs on the Surface Laptop Go (CPU i5-1035G1) and the Win11 operating system. Send/receive in two directions. One direction can reach 4.7 Gbit/s, the other 623 Mbit/s. This leads to a CPU utilization of 100 %. Realtek will shortly provide the minimum configuration requirements.
If the problem mentioned above would have a negative impact on your user experience, please buy with caution.