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So I have AU114TX, which has a 10/100 Base T. In my college, I get only 100 Mbps at max, where my fellow friends get 700 Mbps. But I do have a USB 3.0 port. So will buying a USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter and CAT-7 Ethernet cable help me out?
Reeshabh Ranjan
Posted 2018-03-19T19:24:21.660
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Yes. USB3 has a maximum throughput of 4.7Gb/s, which is far more bandwidth than an Ethernet port needs for Gigabit connectivity. A Cat7 cable is more than sufficient, especially over long distances.
Your mileage WILL vary! Based on the cable/port quality, you may not be able to attain 700Mb/s.
Ultrasonic54321
Posted 2018-03-19T19:24:21.660
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1Depends what you mean by "CAT-7 Ethernet cable" though... just a patch cord is not important, 1Gbps Ethernet only requires compatible equipment and cabling at CAT-5e standards. USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet adapter and a quality connection are all that is really needed, but this is all still infrastructure and PC dependent. – acejavelin – 2018-03-19T19:40:57.300