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Review on D-Link USB C to Ethernet Adapter | Type C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter | 2500 Mbps Wired Performance | Compatible with Windows Mac OS | DUB-E250 Dongle by David Schweigert

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Forced OEM driver installation

When I first plugged this adapter in, the activity lights came on and the computer recognized a new USB device called the DUB-E250. However, the device showed up as a USB CD drive and I had no network connection. I tried another USB-C adapter from another manufacturer and it worked like a charm. I contacted D-Link support and downloaded the driver for Windows 10 (v1.0.0.7). I had to install the driver via the downloaded executable. After installation I rebooted and the adapter worked immediately upon reboot. Bandwidth is good on a live line with good speeds and normally low jitter. The driver is small and easily fits into an affordable bag or suitcase. If it weren't for the forced driver download and installation, I would give this adapter five stars. I'm sure the Windows drivers will eventually catch up, but for now the not-so-simple plug-and-play system has me deducting a star. I've had other recently released devices that work fine with Windows drivers installed automatically. Forcibly downloading an executable file can cause many problems, especially in corporate or other environments where such downloads are usually prohibited.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Socket required