Q
Does this USB4/Thunderbolt 10G NIC require driver installation on Mac OS?
A
Apple Mac OS is completely driver-free, plug-and-play. Whether you have a MacBook Pro or Mac Studio, simply connect to a supported Thunderbolt or USB4 port, plug in the network cable, and it will be immediately recognized for 10G networking, with no need to manually download any drivers.
Q
Does this 10G network adapter require a driver for Windows systems? Where can I download it?
A
Windows systems (Win10/Win11) require a dedicated driver for first-time use. Please ensure your computer has a USB4 or Thunderbolt 3/4/5 port, and go to the official driver download link: lekuo.com/uploadfile/.../AQC113.zip to download the latest NIC driver.
Q
What are the cable requirements for this 10G NIC? Can ordinary cables achieve full 10G speed?
A
It is recommended to use Cat6e (Augmented Category 6) or Cat7 (or above) shielded cables. Traditional Cat5 or standard Cat6 cables may not stably reach 10Gbps bandwidth over longer distances.
Q
Can this 10G NIC be used with USB3.2, USB3.0, or standard Type-C ports?
A
Not supported. This product only supports USB4.0, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5 ports. Standard USB 3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0 ports are incompatible and will not be recognized due to bandwidth limitations.
Q
Does the metal casing get excessively hot when running the 10G NIC? Is there any fan noise?
A
This product uses a pure aluminum alloy casing for efficient heat dissipation, and operates with completely zero noise (0dB) – no built-in fan, providing an absolutely quiet working environment.
Q
Why does my computer show no response or fail to recognize the 10G NIC when plugged in? How to troubleshoot?
A
Please follow these steps to troubleshoot: 1. Confirm that your computer port is USB4.0 or Thunderbolt; 2. Use the original high-bandwidth data cable and ensure it is firmly connected; 3. For Mac users, the device will only activate after a working network cable is connected; 4. For Windows users, verify that the driver is installed successfully.
Q
Does this Thunderbolt 10G NIC require an additional external power supply?
A
No external power is required at all. This product uses a bus-powered design, drawing operating power directly from the Thunderbolt or USB4 connection, making it convenient for mobile office use.
Q
Why doesn't my 10G NIC achieve the ideal 10G speed in speed tests? How can I optimize the network settings?
A
Please perform the following optimizations: 1. Use a professional 10G speed test endpoint (e.g., files.budman.pw); 2. In the NIC advanced settings, enable Jumbo Frames and set them to 9014 bytes; 3. Verify that your switch/gateway device actually supports 10G speeds.
Q
How do I manually set the NIC speed to 10G mode on Windows?
A
Right-click This PC ➡️ Manage ➡️ Device Manager ➡️ Network Adapters ➡️ Right-click the corresponding device and select 'Properties' ➡️ Advanced ➡️ Speed & Duplex ➡️ Change the 'Value' to 10 Gbps Full Duplex.
Q
What are the requirements for the computer's SSD read/write speed to fully utilize the 10G network?
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The computer's disk read/write speed must exceed the network transfer speed (approximately 1250MB/s). If the target drive uses a slower protocol, it will become a bottleneck. It is strongly recommended to use an NVMe SSD for testing.
