AQC113 Chipset · Thunderbolt 3/4/5 & USB4 · Mac Plug-and-Play
🍎 Mac Users: Plug In and Go — No Driver Needed
| ✅ 10Gbps — 10× faster than Gigabit | ✅ macOS plug-and-play, zero drivers |
| ✅ USB4 + TB3/4/5 compatible | ✅ Bus powered — no external PSU |
| ✅ Fanless aluminium — silent operation | ✅ UK stock — fast dispatch |
Need 10 Gigabit Ethernet on a device with no PCIe slot? The Lekuo IO-HTB1131-GLAN adds blazing-fast 10GbE connectivity through any USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 5 port.
Powered by the proven Marvell AQC113 chipset — the same silicon used in premium enterprise NICs — this adapter delivers real-world speeds of 900+ MB/s. On macOS it's completely plug-and-play: connect it, plug in an Ethernet cable, and you're running at 10G. No drivers, no configuration, no hassle.
USB4/Thunderbolt 10GbE adapters from premium brands like Sonnet, OWC, and StarTech cost £130–200+. This adapter uses the exact same AQC113 chipset, delivers identical performance, and includes a USB4 cable in the box — at a fraction of the price. As NASCompares put it: "considerably more affordable than dedicated Thunderbolt alternatives."
| Model | IO-HTB1131-GLAN |
| Chipset | Marvell AQC113 |
| Host Interface | USB4 (USB-C connector) |
| Compatibility | USB4 / Thunderbolt 5 / Thunderbolt 4 / Thunderbolt 3 |
| Network Port | 1× RJ45 10GBASE-T |
| Supported Speeds | 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M (auto-negotiation) |
| Power | Bus powered — no external PSU needed |
| Power Draw | 2.5W (10G) · 1.5W (5G) · 1W (1G) |
| Cooling | Fanless aluminium housing (~40°C under load) |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 16 KB |
| AVB / PTP | IEEE 1588v2, Synchronous Ethernet (Sync-E) |
| Dimensions | 102.7 × 40.4 × 25.6mm |
| Weight | 108g (adapter only) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 108°C |
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🍎 Mac Users Add 10GbE to your MacBook Pro, Mac Studio, Mac Mini, or iMac. Plug-and-play on macOS — no driver required. |
🎬 Video Editors Edit 4K/8K projects directly from a NAS. 10Gbps = 1,250 MB/s — faster than most SATA SSDs. |
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💻 Laptops & Mini PCs No PCIe slot? No problem. Get 10G networking on any device with a USB4 or Thunderbolt port. |
🏠 NAS & Home Lab Connect your laptop to Synology, QNAP, or TrueNAS at full 10G speeds without opening the case. |
| macOS | Plug-and-play — no driver installation needed (macOS 10.14+) |
| Windows 10 / 11 | Supported (driver download required) |
| Linux | Kernel 5.0+ supported |
⚠️ Important: USB4 / Thunderbolt Required
This adapter requires a USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 5 port. It is NOT compatible with standard USB 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, or 2.0 Type-C ports. Please check your device specifications before purchasing.
| 📦 1× Lekuo USB4 10GbE Ethernet Adapter (IO-HTB1131-GLAN) |
| 🔌 1× USB4 Cable (40Gbps) |
| 📖 1× User Manual |
802.3an (10GBASE-T) · 802.3bz (2.5/5GBASE-T) · 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) · 802.3u (100BASE-TX) · 802.1Q (VLANs) · 802.3x (Flow Control) · 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) · IEEE 1588v2 PTP · NC-SI · MCTP · MSI / MSI-X
🇬🇧 UK Stock — Dispatched within 1 working day
Free Royal Mail delivery · 30-day returns · USB4 cable included · Lekuo branded product
💡 Tip: For full 10G speeds, use Cat6a or Cat7 cabling and a 10G-capable switch or router.