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2.2 Product Description
The Cable Matters® Thunderbolt™ 3 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter adds 10 gigabit Ethernet network
connectivity to a Thunderbolt 3 port over Cat 6 or Cat 6A. Utilize existing Cat 5e cabling with multi-gigabit,
NBase-T™ support for 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps data transfer speeds. Upgrade your computer with
Thunderbolt 3 to a powerful network device for gaming or NAS storage.
2.3 Product Features
Supports up to a 10 Gigabit data transfer rate
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Connect up to 100 meters over Cat 6A and 55 meters over Cat 6
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Multi-gigabit, NBase-T support for 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps data transfer speeds
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Bus-powered adapter requires no external power
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Included Thunderbolt 3 (40Gpbs) 20-inch cable
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Quiet operation with no cooling fan
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Ruggedized case protects the adapter and aids in heat dissipation
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Cushioned footpads stabilize the adapter
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2.4 Installation Checklist
Computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port (USB-C only is not supported)
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macOS 10.13.4+ requires no driver
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Windows 10 requires a 10 Gbps Ethernet driver (see section 3.2)
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Use the included Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps). An active (40Gbps) cable is recommended for lengths
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over 0.5 meter.
Use high quality shielded Cat 6A Ethernet cable for the maximum performance up to 100m.
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Thunderbolt™ 3 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
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