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Compact silver aluminium dongle with USB-C plug and RJ45 port

FORIDA

FORIDA USB-C 10GbE Ethernet Adapter RTL8159

SKU CH-6C2T-S7AQZ

Adds 10 Gbps wired networking to laptops or NAS units via USB-C using a Realtek RTL8159 chip

  • TypeNetwork Adapters
  • 10 Gbps wired speed on USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or Thunderbolt 3/4 ports
  • Realtek RTL8159 chipset runs cool for stable, throttling-free throughput
  • Driver install required on Windows to unlock full 10 Gbps instead of 100 Mbps
  • Aluminium housing doubles as heatsink for sustained heavy transfers
  • Auto-negotiates 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100 Mbps with Cat6a/Cat7 cables

What it is

This FORIDA USB-C adapter adds a 10GbE RJ45 port to laptops, desktops or NAS units. It uses the Realtek RTL8159 chipset for low power draw and stable throughput. The aluminium housing doubles as a heatsink to keep the controller cool during sustained transfers.

Before ordering

Your host must provide a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or Thunderbolt 3/4 port to reach the full 10Gbps rate; standard USB 3.0 or 3.1 ports will limit the link to 5Gbps. On Windows the supplied driver must be installed, otherwise the adapter negotiates only 100Mbps. Cat6a or Cat7 cabling is required for optimal 10GbE performance.

In the build

The dongle draws power from the USB bus and needs no external supply. Its five-speed auto-negotiation (10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, 100M) lets it fall back to slower switches without reconfiguration. Buyers who need a second 10GbE port or fibre connectivity will need a different solution.

Highlights

  • 10 Gbps wired speed on USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or Thunderbolt 3/4 ports
  • Realtek RTL8159 chipset runs cool for stable, throttling-free throughput
  • Driver install required on Windows to unlock full 10 Gbps instead of 100 Mbps
  • Aluminium housing doubles as heatsink for sustained heavy transfers
  • Auto-negotiates 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100 Mbps with Cat6a/Cat7 cables

Specifications

TypeNetwork Adapters

Questions about this item

Does the FORIDA RTL8159 adapter include the necessary cables or drivers in the box?

The adapter requires a separate Cat6a or Cat7 Ethernet cable for 10GbE speeds. A driver must be downloaded and installed on Windows; without it the link is limited to 100Mbps.

Which port standard on my laptop is needed to reach the advertised 10Gbps throughput?

True 10Gbps performance requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) or Thunderbolt 3/4 port. Standard USB 3.0 or 3.1 ports will cap the connection at 5Gbps.

What real-world network speeds will I see after installing the driver on a compatible port?

With the driver installed and a Cat6a or Cat7 cable, the adapter auto-negotiates at 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G or 100Mbps depending on the switch, delivering throttling-free 10Gbps for NAS transfers and gaming.

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