#Apple usb c ethernet adapter drivers

I’d missing that one’s existence in my initial research.

I did just order the 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter from Anker to double check, since it’s a nicer build quality. My existing HyperDrive hub moved to the closet until at least the next round of software updates. In the end I landed on the 2.5Gb adapter from (an unknown to me brand) Trendnet, and returned the rest.

#Apple usb c ethernet adapter drivers

Apple Support’s “senior advisor” told me that the 3rd parties will need to supply Apple with updated drivers to include it in a future software update, so fingers crossed that’ll happen. I wrote a little report with my findings and have shared it with Apple Support, Belkin, Hyper, Anker, and now with it's attached here too. UGREEN USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (CM483).Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 Data Hub (a8383).Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter (F2CU040).Anker PowerExpand USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (a8313).Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Ethernet Hub (a8338).Anker PowerExpand 6-in-1 Ethernet Hub (a8365).HyperDrive GEN2 18-port USB-C Hub, mine is originally from Kickstarter.Results also varied between Speedtest by Ookla and by Netflix, even for Ugreen. Ugreen even advertises with using a different, more reliable chip in their adapter.

I’ve tested 8 different hubs and adapters and it seems to be a driver issue with the Realtek 0x8153 chip that is commonly used in many of these hubs and adapters. This didn’t sit well with me, so I started spending too much money to investigate it further. Both Belkin and Anker told me it’s not supported and “an accident” that it even did work. At first I thought it’s either a USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 limitation or my new Studio Display was a lemon, but when I borrowed an adapter from work that did not have this issue, I started contacting support channels. I’ve had this same issue and found this thread via ATP.