RTL8159 CHIP: LOW HEAT & STABLE Powered by the latest Realtek RTL8159 chipset for ultra-low power consumption. Unlike older overheating adapters, this unit runs cool to ensure consistent, throttling-free 10Gbps speeds for gaming and NAS transfers. ^^ DRIVER REQUIRED (IMPORTANT)
MUST READ: To unlock 10GbE speed on Windows, you must install thedriver. Without the driver, speed is limited to 100Mbps. ^^ REQUIRES USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 Achieves true 10Gbps only on USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) or Thunderbolt 3/4 ports. Connecting to standard USB 3.0 / 3.1 ports will cap speeds at 5Gbps. ^^ PREMIUM ALUMINUM HOUSING The durable aluminum alloy shell acts as a heatsink. It actively dissipates heat to maintain stability during heavy data transmission and extends the device's lifespan. ^^ 5-SPEED AUTO-NEGOTIATION Automatically adapts to your network: 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, or 100Mbps. Requires Cat6a or Cat7 cables for optimal 10GbE performance.