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StarTech Com 5Gbps Ethernet Network Adapter Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.3
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Details

BrandStarTech
Hardware InterfaceUSB, Ethernet
Operating SystemLinux, Windows 7
Item Dimensions LxWxH11.2 x 1.5 x 0.9 inches
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.3, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate5000 Megabits Per Second
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Description of StarTech Com 5Gbps Ethernet Network Adapter

HIGH PERFORMANCE: 5GbE USB A to Ethernet Adapter allows you to securely connect to high-speed Networks and is backwards compatible with existing Gigabit LANs. 5GBASE-T & 2.5GBASE-T: USB 3.1 Ethernet adapter offers bandwidth for content creators & power users on high performance Laptops/Workstations e.g. Surface Book Dell Precision EliteBook/ZBook X1 Carbon. MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH: Leverage NBASE-T w/ USB-A for 5 Gb/s & 2.5 Gb/s speeds over existing Cat 5e Cables w/o the expense of Cat 6A or Fiber; 4 Speed Auto-Negotiation always provides max bandwidth. COMPATIBILITY: Supports many OS and Hypervisors incl. Windows 7/8.1/10, Windows Server 2008 R2/2012 R2/2016/2019, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+, MacOS 10.11 to 10.14, VMware ESXi 6.5/6.7/7.0

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Fast and reliable Ethernet adapter!

This network adapter IS amazing! As a result of my tests, I determined that it works at an incredibly fast speed of 5Gbps, which makes it a great addition to my home computer network. Setting it up was also a breeze and i had no issues connecting my devices to the internet .The adapter`s compact size also makes it easy to store and use on-the-go. The only downside is that it may not be compatible with certain older computers..

Pros
  • Fast, reliable, easy to set up
Cons
  • May not work with older computers

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Much faster than standard gigabit ports

I have a Raspberry Pi 4 that is being used as a NAS. Upgrading from the built-in 1GB port to this adapter has greatly improved both read and write speeds. However, at the time of writing this review, the required driver is not included in the Raspberry Pi OS kernel and must be compiled manually.

Pros
  • Computers and accessories
Cons
  • Not sure