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    XPS 9550 - Device can perform faster when connected to USB 3.0

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by david.keller, Feb 21, 2016.

  1. david.keller

    david.keller Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using USB 3.0 to Gigabit LAN adapter with my XPS 15. No matter what I tried, I cannot get it working at USB 3 speeds. All I can get is around 40 MB/s when copy files between computers. Same adapter connected to my old Thinkpad laptop get full 100 MB/s. Looking at Devices settings, I can see message " Device can perform faster when connected to USB 3.0" for this device.

    Anybody here used USB 3 LAN or storage device and got it connected at USB 3 speeds?
     
    david.keller, Feb 21, 2016
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Do you need drivers for it?

    What is the exact model of the adapter you are using?

    Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
     
    kent1146, Feb 21, 2016
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    All of my USB 3 storage devices (thumb drives and external hard drives) give me USB 3 speeds.
     
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    I am using ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
     
    david.keller, Feb 21, 2016
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    That device has a drivers download page. Try installing drivers.

    Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
     
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    I have the latest driver for this device. Like I said, I have tried everything I could. I know the adapter is good since it works full speed on my 4 year old Thinkpad.
     
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    Using Anker Unibody Aluminum USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter [RTL8153 Chipset]. Have both the "Ethernet Adapter Silver" and larger "3-Port + 1 Ethernet Port". No issues with driver from Anker (installed driver first, before plugging in adapter). However, I had performance (and I think connection issues) until some Windows 10 update.

    EDIT: Oh, forgot the important part - returned a SIIG adapter based on ASIX AX88179 chipset ( this one - red and black unit) due to connection and performance problems with the 9550 before I bought the Anker RTL8153 based adapter. Also, the SIIG adapter didn't physically fit in the left-hand USB port with A/C plug inserted at same time.
     
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    Techgee, Feb 22, 2016
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    Thanks, will check it out
     
    david.keller, Feb 22, 2016
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    Did you try the Anker Type-C ethernet/usb version? I've bought 4 different ones (non realtek chipsets) and they all had issues with connecting usb devices or ethernet dies out randomly. This is just connecting mouse/keyboard/ethernet at the same time to the dongle.

    I'm virtually giving up and thought about getting a dell dock wd15, but other people are saying it also has other major issues.
     
    pubbypaws, Feb 22, 2016
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    Haven't tried any Type-C (or USB 3.1) Ethernet adapters. Didn't see the need for 3.1 as 3.0 is fine for Gigabit Ethernet speeds.

    Sorry, haven't tried any USB 3.1 hubs yet, either.
     
    Techgee, Feb 23, 2016
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