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USB Ethernet Adapter

  • 05-06-2019 04:28PM
    #1
    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭


    I am looking at purchasing a new laptop. Among many of the specs I am using as benchmarks, one requirement is RJ-45 connection.

    One of the laptops that interests me does not have an RJ-45 connector, but I believe I can use a USB to gigabit adapter.

    My only concern is that I have no idea if doing this will affect data speeds.

    Does anybody have experience?

    T


Comments

  • #2
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,489 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    I use THIS regularly without any issues whatsoever.

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



  • #3
    TheChizler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,545 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    Make sure the laptop and adapter are both USB3.0 and you should be fine.


  • #4
    pinkfloydian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭pinkfloydian


    Thanks Gadgetman496 & TheChizler

    That's great news.

    T


  • #5
    sm3ar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 253 ✭✭sm3ar


    Do the Apple ethernet adaptors just work on Macbooks or can they be used on Dell / HP etc?


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