SABRENT Thunderbolt / USB4 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE USB-C Network Adapter for Thunderbolt 3 /4 /5 & USB4 ONLY (Not Standard USB), Aluminum, Wake-on-LAN, Multi-Gig 5G /2.5G /1G (NT-P10G)

Features

• THUNDERBOLT 4 / USB4 REQUIRED NOT FOR STANDARD USB PORTS: Connects only to Thunderbolt 3/4/5 or USB4 Type-C ports; it will NOT work on regular USB-C or USB 3.2/3.1/3.0 ports. Please confirm your laptop or desktop has a Thunderbolt or USB4 port before ordering. Compatible with Windows 10+, macOS 10.12+ (Thunderbolt 3) / 11+ (USB4), and Linux 3.10+.
• TRUE 10GbE OVER USB-C: Adds a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) RJ45 port for wired speeds up to 10Gbps built for NAS, servers, video editing, and multi-gig networks. Auto-negotiates to 5GbE, 2.5GbE, 1GbE, and 100Mbps. Reaching full 10Gbps requires a 10GbE router/switch/NAS and a CAT6a (or better) cable.
• SIMPLE SETUP DRIVERS ONLY WHEN NEEDED: macOS and most Thunderbolt 4/USB4 systems are plug-and-play. Windows and Linux may need the free Marvell AQC113 driver (available on Sabrent.com). Allow 1530 seconds to initialize; on Windows, disable Energy-Efficient Ethernet in the adapters Advanced settings for the most stable 10G link.
• ALUMINUM HEATSINK HOUSING: The premium aluminum body doubles as a heatsink and runs warm during sustained 10G transfers this is normal for 10GbE. Bus-powered (no power brick) with status LEDs: green 10GbE link, amber lower speed, flashing activity. Keep it ventilated for long, heavy workloads.
• BUILT FOR PROS WOL, PXE & TUNABLE: Supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL) and PXE boot for IT and remote environments, and includes a USB4 cable. For maximum throughput, enable jumbo frames and raise receive buffers in the adapter settings. Backed by Sabrents support and warranty.