2.5GbE USB Adapter

To get 2.5GbE working on my Mac, this USB‑C to Ethernet adapter is the key piece that makes the whole “faster than regular gigabit” setup possible. I used it to connect my computer to the 2.5GbE switch so I could actually take advantage of the NAS speeds.

Pros

+Enables 2.5GbE Ethernet on a USB‑C Mac
+Simple plug-and-play way to speed up NAS access

Cons

-Adds another dongle to your setup

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2.5GbE USB Adapter

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Highlights

+Enables 2.5GbE Ethernet on a USB‑C Mac
+Simple plug-and-play way to speed up NAS access

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