Is This the FASTEST USB-C to Ethernet Adapter? WAVLINK 5Gbps Tested

[@landpet]

Product Link(s): WAVLINK 5Gbps USB C to Ethernet Adapter: amzn.to/3XSAyQ4 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

[@EdChan-uf3oc]

May I know which version of macOS you ran this on? macOS Sequoia negatively affected my Sabrent 2.5GbE adapter speeds - actually acknowledged by Sabrent with no resolution as yet - so am tempted to upgrade to a 5GbE adapter if this actually works on Sequoia.

[@EdChan-uf3oc]

Hi, I see you actively replying to other comments. Why are you unwilling to share which macOS you tested this on though? What's up with that?

[@landpet]

@@EdChan-uf3oc lol, I don't respond if I didn't get a chance to find the answer. Now that I've opened my laptop once again, I'm on macOS Sonoma Version 14.5 If you ask a question that I know the answer of, I typically respond. If it requires an answer that requires more research or something I need to search for to find the answer. I either don't respond or respond later as I'm doing now. Once in a while, I respond with a I don't know if it's a super specific question that I don't know the answer to.

[@EdChan-uf3oc]

​@@landpet "Quality tech reviews" says your channel intro. Does quality mean not knowing which version of OSes you reviewed a product against? Does quality mean not even knowing if you've upgraded to a major OS release? Does quality mean spending 10 mins testing on a laptop which you don't use as a daily driver and have no easy access to really and properly appreciate any performance or stability issues that may arise beyond simple speed tests? Does quality mean even when informed of potential performance issues on Sequoia to not then retest it for an informative than snarky reply? What exactly is funny, lol? You will no doubt delete this comment, but I'll know never to trust your 'reviews'.

[@landpet]

@@EdChan-uf3oc No reason for me to delete this comment. I appreciate the feedback. One thing just to help you understand my situation, I test so many devices that makes it difficult for me to remember some things. I have many laptops (many computers), many routers, many mesh systems, many scooters, many bikes and many other devices. I'm constantly testing various devices when you asked a specific question about the version of the OS. I could've just guessed what it was off memory but decided it would be more ideal to open the laptop and get the exact version instead. Keep in mind, I also get a ton of questions that I try my best to answer which all takes time from my very busy schedule. With Windows releasing major updates every X years, it's much easier for me to remember Win11. With MacOS, there's a new update every year or so and a name to go along with which makes it more tough to remember. I realize it may seem like these videos take 10 minutes to make but they actually take a lot longer. There's lots of stuff I do in the background that I prepare for before filming to make sure I try my best to understand the product before I make the video. I realize I'm not perfect but I'm constantly trying to improve. You're entitled to your opinion but from my perspective, I fully tested this device in just about every way imaginable both internet speed test, local speed test and a speed test between two different computers on two different operating systems and showed all that. For me to forget which OS version on my Mac until I open it up because I don't want to provide wrong information makes you think that I don't do quality reviews, then you are entitled to your opinion. Either way I appreciate your feedback.

[@jeffmiller1140]

I have played with the USB-C multi-gig network adapters and have noticed a common issue. On a Windows machine, the download is significantly lower than the upload. I have tested with different computers and duplicated the issue. I'm wondering if there is a setting that I'm missing that creates this bottleneck?

[@iDaoliuhe]

Got same issue here. Download is only 26Mbps, upload is 4.6Gbps. I have followed the manual to set up.

[@JR007x]

Appreciate this review and saving on my Amazon account. Might need to order it for my Macbook.

[@landpet]

No problem! Appreciate you being a long time viewer :)

[@grizredford8407]

If your USB port only supports 5gb you’ll get about 3.5gb on the Ethernet side, you need a 10 gb port to get 5gbe.

[@landpet]

good to known

[@antonra]

Thank you for the video with so many various tests. And could you please explain how everything is connected? Which switch do you use, how Mac Mini is connected to it (10Gbe? Also 5Gbe?)

[@landpet]

Mac mini has a 10Gbe connection to a Netgear XS508M which is then connected to this adapter

[@colt35]

Receive this adapter yesterday, test with the download driver and 16128bytes Jumbo Frame on 2 PC windows 11, both cant go past 300-400mbps.

[@landpet]

How fast is your USB port? Make sure the USB port can go fast

[@maxsquared]

Does this adapter get hot like those thunderbolt 10 Gbe adapters?

[@landpet]

I don't know how hot the other one gets but this one seems to be fine.

[@chx1975]

geerlinguy measured it and it's not at al like that, not hot

[@anthonywkho123]

Hi may i ask if wavlink using realtek controller or other brands? I have a usb to 2.5gbe rj45 Realtek dongle which is a crap and it does not get me more than 150M download and upload. I just wonder if you might know how to fix it, Thanks.

[@dktol56]

You didn't say what OS you're using, but I'm guessing Windows 10 or 11. Make sure you get the correct driver for the specific Realtek chipset (RTL8125, RTL8125BG, ..). I've seen reports (and youtube videos) with substandard Windows performance (especiaslly 10) and the wrong driver tends to be the culprit. With Linux and a recent kernel, I see 2.2-2.3 Gb/s with a Realtek adapter plugged into a USB3.2 gen 1 5Gb/s port.

[@anthonywkho123]

@@dktol56 Hi thanks and just would like to check with you if you know what to tweak on the advance tab of the device manager eg jumbo frame speed & duplex.

[@landpet]

I did tweak the settings to what they recommended with the jumbo frames. Windows 11 OS

[@veeasy_2k-es4gx]

Will the adapter reach its full speed if i use a adapter from usbc to usb a 3.2 gen 1

[@landpet]

I’d say, it will get close since its max is also 5Gbps in my opinion, I don’t think it will quite reach the max

[@Steve-gc4lr]

if not you're setting's are way off and you need to get an L3 at you're provider check if there firmware update to your'e modem with them

[@QuantumBraced]

Will this get full 5 gig speed on a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A 10 Gb/s port?

[@landpet]

I don't know if it will hit that full 5Gbps

[@QuantumBraced]

@@landpet But is there a minimum USB spec that it needs? I tried to download the manual from the official site, but the link is broken... It'd be nice to know before I buy it. My board has USB 3.1 10 gig ports, but not 3.2... although I'm fairly sure they're the same.

[@ブラット_THGOGS24U_AoV]

When the Ethernet adapter with type-c supported otg on mobile phone

[@SH-cq8np]

Will this work with a Samsung s24 ultra?

[@landpet]

I don’t know, this thing is designed for computers. Prob best to ask the manufacturer

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

Wonder if this works on the first series Macbook Air with M1? Other adaptors refused to work so I am constrained on wifi having 1Gig down.

[@landpet]

I would think it should, I have the M1 Max Macbook Pro.

[@jeffmiller1140]

1 gig, 5 gig, and 10 gig speeds are hexadecimal. So, 5 gig won't actually show "5 gigabits". It will always measure lower on the speedtests.

[@pokemaniatico13]

Hm no it won’t you might lose a bit less than 1, 5 o 10g due to packet overhead but that has nothing to do with hexadecimal, speeds are not “hexadecimal”.

[@Cemilaws]

i did buy this adapter couple days ago for my galaxy book4edge because i dont have thunderbolt port, but i found the IOCREST USB4 to 10GbE adapter in aliexpress for 109 euros, i ordered it but still waiting until 18-22oct, you should test it also maybe if you can get it sooner,.

[@sojirou]

I have both of these 2 adapters but the IOCREST one is effectively a Thunderbolt 3 (NVMe adapter) and not USB standard. So it will limit usage for some devices.

[@Cemilaws]

@@sojirou its not usb4 ?

[@sojirou]

@@CemilawsI don’t believe it is. When I tried it with my iPhone USB3 it couldn’t work but with the iPad USB4/TB3 it could.

[@landpet]

The advantage of this is the lower price. But 10Gbps would be crazy fast, let me know how your testing goes. Thanks

[@Cemilaws]

@@landpet It arrived today, i installed the AQC113 driver but doesnt work with my laptop unfortunately.

[@Steve-gc4lr]

Oh please GO configyou're your'e Network Adaptoer In control panal you see the 5 gb maxed out you have to turn off speed down and the if the 5gb show that the max if it's there that doesn't look like 5gb to me

[@Steve-gc4lr]

the whote should be on the Green and Pink colow not white thesoe Pink colors is there highest setting for speed test cause you're Provider pays them to host it

[@macruz8503]

I am wired and barely getting over 1.7? Why is that? How do u update drivers ?

[@landpet]

If you have the same one as the one in this video, you can get the drivers for the WL-NWU340G-A here: www.wavlink.com/en_us/drivers/download/59c40bc5dc2e.html After download, you can open the file and find the operating system you are currently using and install the drivers

[@Steve-gc4lr]

Layer 2 will get it with great security Layer 3 about half

[@ATVHOBO]

try tcp optimzer on the windows laptop click optimal then reboot and then retry that speedtest

[@landpet]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll consider doing that. I'm typically a little wary of some software that potentially changes my computer settings

[@ATVHOBO]

@@landpet I’m a tech over 25 years been using it for over 10 years now with no issues.

[@Hakanxyz]

Man.. Actually your ssd speed will effect this test... You need have to gen5 ssd and nvme interface for that you know... Ethernet interfaces usually faster than disks and this makes bottlenecks...

[@landpet]

I can see that effecting speeds, but there are fast gen4's as well.

[@blatcher2]

keep in mind this is megaBITs with a small b. Even if you’re testing 100 gbps openspeedtest writes to RAM. As long as you are running DDR4 (any computer from the past 10 years) you’ll saturate 100 gbps

[@mikepxg6406]

Nothing is "UP". silly question.

[@downundabrotha]

Meanwhile in Australia 120mbps 😅

[@landpet]

lol

[@Steve-gc4lr]

and the Pink rate shgould be 1 if you did you're control panel network setting correctly the if you see .85 then your'e when you're seeing 3 number there there Bottle neecking you chocking what you're supposto paying for

[@kevinh5303]

Nah.. usb-c SFP+ adapter. Sonnet Solo10g. I’ve tested to the world at 6g down.

[@landpet]

Nice!

[@Steve-gc4lr]

you shopuld be seeing 5972.79 DL and rouffly the same Look at yoiur'e Number lol