Our upgraded network now supports wired port speeds of 2.5Gbps and 5.0Gbps, enabling faster connections. Achieving these enhanced speeds is possible by using a USB 3.0 or USB-C Ethernet dongle connected to your computer. DIT has tested a selection of these dongles, and detailed results are provided below. Performance may vary based on factors such as your computer hardware, the network cabling in your building, and your proximity to network switches. While most users will experience significant speed improvements with a 2.5Gbps dongle, the additional jump to a 5Gbps dongle may offer less noticeable gains. For the best results, consult the test results and choose a dongle suited to your needs.

Tests conducted with speedtest.net and are shown as Download/Upload in Mbps/sec

Model	2.5Gbps Dongle A ($28.95)	2.5Gbps Dongle B (29.95)	2.5Gbps Dongle C ($39.99)	2.5Gbps Dongle D ($23.99)	5 Gbps Dongle E ($39.99)	5 Gbps Dongle F ($69.99)
MacBook Pro (M3)	2330 / 2352	2343 / 2354	2343 / 2354	2343 / 2354	4550 / 4641	1816 / 1708
MacBook Pro (M2)	2334 / 2063	2341 / 2189	2346 / 2256	2344 / 2255	3263 / 2554	1294 / 1215
Dell XPS 9320 (i7)	1699 / 2012	1493 / 1796	1173 / 1796	1533 / 1980	215 / 211	273 / 241
Dell XPS 9530 (i9)	2342 / 2342	2334 / 2339	2274 / 2217	2341 / 2349	4080 / 4649	2498 / 3172
iPad Pro (M4)	2337 / 2354	2336 / 2353	2348 / 2354	2344 / 2354	1992 / 1806	4358 / 4696
iPad (A14)	342 / 232	307 / 235	328 / 232	335 / 231	357 / 226	330 / 247

NOTE: These numbers represent the averages of 3 tests.