January 31, 2023
I recently changed my home line from 1Gbps to 5Gbps, but the current situation is that my home environment is still not compatible with a 5Gbps connection.
1 Gbps is enough, but I want to increase the speed even a little, but I don’t have the budget to buy a router that supports 5 Gbps.
At that time, I noticed thatAnker PowerExpand USB-C & 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter」.
I will check how he feels.
Anker PowerExpand USB-C & 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter
“Anker PowerExpand USB-C & 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter” is a USB wired LAN adapter connected to the USB-C port.
Compact and sleek design
The main body is compact and refreshing, making it ideal for carrying around.
Designed for durability and stability
Highly durable nylon is used for the cable, which makes it difficult to damage even when bent, and the exterior of the main unit is made of aluminium, so you can expect heat dissipation and stability.
with LED indicator
Since the LAN port part has an LED indicator, you can visually check the connection status and operation status.
It can be used immediately after inserting it into a computer
It is automatically recognized when connected to a computer, so there is no need to install a driver from the Internet.
You can use it as soon as you receive it.
Compatible with various OS
In addition to Windows and macOS, it also supports iPadOS, ChromeOS, and some Androids. A wide range of devices can be connected to the Internet using this product.
The communication speed is almost the same as the product specification
I measured the communication speed at several speed test sites, but all of them were more than 1 Gbps, and the highest speed was 2.4 Gbps, which was almost the same as the product specification.
Also, there was no packet loss that tends to occur with a USB LAN adapter in my environment, and stable communication was always possible.
However, depending on the computer, the operation may become unstable during large capacity data communication, so I think you should be careful about that, regardless of whether it is USB type or built-in.
Summary: Handy to have in case of an emergency
Anker PowerExpand USB-C & 2.5Gbps is a compact and easy-to-carry USB LAN adapter that doesn’t get in the way even if you sneak it into your bag.
Recent laptops do not come with a wired LAN adapter, so if you have one for now, it will be useful when you do not have Wi-Fi or when you cannot connect to Wi-Fi, or when you want high-communication fast and stable wired internet.