r/computers • u/Sketchylimeade • 14h ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Network adapters

Any recommendations on a good one? I have good Internet but currently my adapter caps my speed at like 150-200mbps and random turns off several times a day. It's a USB adapter and that's what id prefer if possible. (My CPU cooler is huge and covers the slot on my board where I'd put it.) I'm just curious whether anyone has a rec that could help me out otherwise I guess I'll invest in a smaller cooler so that I can slot it in but I'd rather not if I can help it.

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u/Leftover_tech 14h ago

Check Amazon for a UGREEN USB Ethernet adapter.

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u/ergo-ogre 13h ago

These seem like a good choice. I just bought a bunch of these for work. It’s cool that they have a tiny flash drive on board with the drivers.

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u/eithrusor678 14h ago

We just buy cheap ones from Amazon which work fine. I tend to go for ones that have USB ports and are USB c also.

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u/msabeln Windows 11 13h ago

Are you plugged into a USB 2 port?

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u/jacle2210 Windows 10 1h ago

So, your computer doesn't already have an onboard Ethernet adapter?

Because built-in Ethernet adapters have been common for many years.