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Review Summary
2016-12-26T17:10:42
Does exactly what it's meant to do. Perfect solution for what I need. The other option would've been a bulkier dock worth at least couple hundred dollars.
diego l.
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Thunderbolt adapter
10Gbps Thunderbolt
USB 3.0
RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Yes
One (or more with hardware raid enclosure)
5Gb/s USB 3.0 data rate
Up to 350MB/s achievable data bandwidth
USB Specification v. 3.0/2.0 compatible. Complies with xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface)
Supports industry standard USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 peripherals
USB 3.0 with Standard-A male connector
USB 2.0 with Standard-A male connector
ASMedia
Up to 31
Supports hot-pluggable and hot swappable device connection
One RJ-45 connector supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps network speeds and Auto-MDI/MDI-X
IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT
IEEE 802.3ad 1000BaseT
802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT, 100BaseTX, 10BaseT)
1000Mbps
100Mbps
10Mbps
Maximum packet size: 9000 bytes
Supports hot-pluggable and hot swappable device connection
Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port
OS X 10.8.5+
OS X Yosemite compatible
PC with a Thunderbolt 2 port
Windows 8, 7
2.05 x 3.15 x .87" / 5.21 x 8.00 x 2.21cm
732311011108
It simply works!
By diego l.
Does exactly what it's meant to do. Perfect solution for what I need. The other option would've been a bulkier dock worth at least couple hundred dollars.
Features
Adds Two High-Throughput Interfaces with One Adapter: Connects one 5.0 Gb/s USB 3.0 port and one Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port to computers with Thunderbolt ports.
10 Gbps Thunderbolt interface: Enables fast data transfers between drives and computer.
Built-in Thunderbolt Cable: Flexible 5" (125 mm) Thunderbolt cable connects directly to your computer or at the end of a Thunderbolt daisy chain.
Supports Multi-Drive Enclosures: USB port support drive enclosures with hardware RAID controllers.
Broad USB 3.0 Device Support & Compatibility: Supports storage, hubs and other USB-IF compliant USB 3.0 devices; compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Adds RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet: Simple way to add RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any compatible computer.
1000/100/10Base-T Auto Negotiation: Configures to highest performance transmission mode supported.
Supports Jumbo Packet Transfers: Transfer large amount of data with less effort.
Bus-powered Operation: No AC power adapter required.
Add Fast Gigabit Ethernet and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Connectivity to Your Computer with One Adapter
Do you need to connect high-speed USB 3.0 storage devices to your computer What about getting connected to a wired network Sonnet's USB 3.0 + Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter provides you a simple, economical way to connect one USB 3.0 device and to add a Gigabit Ethernet interface to any Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port or Windows computer with Thunderbolt 2 ports. Featuring 10Gbps Thunderbolt technology, this compact adapter connects directly to your computer or at the end of a Thunderbolt device chain with its built-in Thunderbolt cable to enable fast data transfers between your drives, computer and network.
USB 3.0 for Fast Performance and Common Connectivity
Most drives available today include USB 3.0 interfaces. Although you can connect them to the USB 2.0 ports on your computer, their performance would be reduced by as much as 85 percent! This useful adapter offers native USB 3.0 support to ensure great performance from the fast drives you connect, enabling data transfers at up to 350 MB/s. Need to connect more than one drive It works with multi-drive enclosures(1) with hardware raid controllers, too. This adapter also supports hubs and other USB 3.0 devices and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices(2). If your computer already has USB 3.0 onboard, this adapter provides another handy port.
Connect External USB 3.0 Drives at up to 350 MB/s
Adds USB 3.0 Port
Connect devices such as external backup drives, hubs and iDevices
Adds Gigabit Ethernet Port
Connect a wired router, switch or modem
Gigabit Ethernet for Fast Wired Networking
With the introduction of new, thinner, lighter computers, manufacturers continue to remove ports that were once standard, including the RJ-45 connector for Ethernet, the standard wired networking interface. For many users, this leaves a connectivity gap. Connecting to a network via Wi-Fi isn't always desirable or practical and may not be an option where only a wired network connection is available. Sonnet's USB 3.0 + Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter instantly bridges the gap left by the missing onboard port, plugging in between your computer's Thunderbolt port and the RJ-45 network connection and enabling file access and sharing at up to 1 Gb/s.
This Sonnet adapter supports 1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation and full/half duplex communication, enabling it to easily connect with most networks at the highest performance transmission mode supported. It also supports jumbo packet transfers (9000 byte packets compared to 1500 byte standard packets) to provide higher performance and reduced overhead when transferring large files. Handy LEDs indicate network activity and link speeds at a glance.
Simple to Set Up, Simple to Use
When used with a Mac computer, the USB 3.0 + Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter requires no driver installation - the necessary drivers are already installed - just plug it into your computer and it works. When connected to a Windows PC, a simple Ethernet driver download and installation is all that's required to get you going. Setup is simple - configure the adapter settings through the OS X Network control panel or Windows Device Manager.
This device is bus-powered, so there's no need to connect an AC power adapter, making it perfect for use anywhere. Wherever you use it, the Sonnet USB 3.0 + Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter is a simple and cost-effective solution that enables you to connect your USB 3.0 peripheral and get connected to a wired network at the same time, without hassle.