Users who manage a large amount of information on the network are in luck, thanks to the adapter that the OWC firm has just launched on the market. When we network Mac we do it through Ethernet networks. Till the date, Only the iMac can transmit 10 Gb over Ethernet. Instead Thunderbolt 3 ports allow transmission of up to 40 Gb per second.
With the Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter from OWC it is possible to take advantage of the 10 Gb that an Ethernet network supports, connecting our Mac in a network through a Thunderbolt port, achieving an unknown transmission speed, mainly for MacBook Pro.
This adapter, allows us to connect networks to 10 Gb, but also the following lower speeds: 5 Gb, 2.5 Gb, as well as 100 Base-T. The operation is very simple: on the one hand, the connector is connected to the Mac through a free Thunderbolt 3 port. On the other side of the box, the Ethernet cable is connected. Some colored lights indicate the speed that is being transmitted, depending on whether they are in yellow or green.
We like that the cable that connects the connector with Thunderbolt 3 can be replaced in case of breakage or deterioration of the same. The connector has a small size, to be able to transport it comfortably. It measures 11,4 cm. long, 8 cm wide and 2,7 cm high. The cable provided for the connection to the Mac in the Thunderbolt 3 port measures 50 cm. Its weight is 240 grams.
Logically, to use the device, a Mac with Thunderbolt 3 is required. From there, we can use our connector in macOS 10.13.4 or later. Its use is as simple as connecting the connector with the cables at both ends and we begin to send and receive information, without the need to install any additional software. But if our Mac or another computer runs windows, we can continue to use the connector. This requires Windows 10 64-bit or later.
This connector is intended for a professional user requiring large content transfers in a short time and for teamwork. Only if you dedicate yourself professionally to it, you can amortize the price of this device, which has priced at approximately $ 187,99.