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Lman - thanks so much! I just ordered one (and the price was right!) [nt]

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Chris from Lafayette

In Reply to: RE: The modem is on one of those "by the month" plans. . . posted by Lman on September 25, 2024 at 10:18:48

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RE: Lman - thanks so much! I just ordered one (and the price was right!) [nt] - zacster 05:53:57 09/26/24 (3)
And get a good cable too. If your iMac has a combined usb-c/TB port use a TB cable. Newer Apple silicon Macs all have them. I don't know about 2019 iMacs but probably does too. My 2015 iMac does not have that, but my 2016 MBP does.

It's kind of funny how we talk about digital cables for audio, where I don't think they make a difference, but for high speed computer applications they are important because they need to meet the standards.
- My experiments will include both my 2019 iMac and my 2024 Mac Mini, if necessary - Chris from Lafayette 12:14:25 09/26/24 (0)
  The adapter is supposed to arrive later today. I think I'll try the TB port first.
- They made USB so confusing !! - AbeCollins 10:43:25 09/26/24 (1)
  The USB-C port is just the physical connector and should carry 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps just fine but as you stated, the newer Macs have a combined USB-C/Thunderbolt port. So in order to get the highest possible speed you have to buy an actual Thunderbolt cable. But I don't think this is necessary for the USB-C to Ethernet adapter. A high quality USB-C cable rated for USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Gen 2 should do. A Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable would be rated for faster speeds but might cost a bit more. A Thunderbolt cable will have the bolt of lightning logo on it.
  They made USB so confusing!
  
  The chart is a little old as it doesn't show Thunderbolt 4 and it will get even more confusing moving forward as USB makes more progress.
  
  Edits: 09/26/24 09/26/24
  - Sometimes, I wish we could go back to Firewire! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 12:09:58 09/26/24 (0)

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