Ideal-Scared

joined 10 months ago
 

I have this laptop dock for my work and personal laptop:

https://a.co/d/e12aM5a

I am updating my home network to 2.5 gbe, so I bought this adapter:

https://a.co/d/fjldPmc

Should I plug the adapter into the dock USB C port or the laptop USB 3.0 port? I am hoping for the dock because today only a single Thunderbolt cable currently connects to either laptop and this would keep the setup as simple as it gets.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Good catch. Have you used this brand before? They are new to me. And are you saying this should beat out the other 3 options I showed?

 

Hi. I'm considering picking up Black Friday gear for upgrading my network to 2.5 Gbe. I have it down to three options. What do you think is the best way for me to go? If it matters, I may pick up three units for different locations. Bonus points if you can tell me if there is a way to mount them in a network rack without a shelf.

  1. The cheapest option, no name brand Binardat, 170+ reviews, $85
  2. Cheap, Name Brand Netgear, AliExpress, $89
  3. Name Brand TP-Link, on promo, most expensive of the 3 options, $140