The light and portable QNAP QNA-UC5G1T USB 3.0 to 5GbE adapter provides the ability to add an extra network port to your computer or QNAP NAS. Supporting 5GbE/ 2.5GbE/ 1GbE/ 100MbE connections the QNA-UC5G1T is especially useful for laptops that lack native Ethernet connectivity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Add a 5GbE Ethernet port to your laptop&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To make thinner and lighter laptops some manufacturers tend to omit Ethernet ports. With the QNA-UC5G1T you can upgrade your laptop to support 5GbE RJ45 Ethernet connectivity and take advantage of high-speed network connections.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Add extra Ethernet ports to your NAS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The QNA-UC5G1T provides a quick and easy way to expand the network connectivity of your QNAP NAS. You can connect multiple QNA-UC5G1T adapters to your NAS and manage them alongside other network ports in the Network &amp; Virtual Switch app.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Build a high-speed Intranet in your office or studio&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;QNAP provide a wide range of network devices to assist business and home users with upgrading their network infrastructure to meet growing bandwidth requirements. The QNA-UC5G1T can be coupled with other devices including a QNAP 10GbE switch to create a budget-friendly high-speed network environment for improving the performance of various work and entertainment applications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Effortless setup&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Simply connect a QNA-UC5G1T adapter to your computer using the included USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable (a Type-C to Type-C cable - sold separately - can also be used) and connect the adapter to a 10GbE/ 5GbE/ 2.5G/ 1GbE-capable switch (e.g. QNAP 10GbE switch) NAS or other device using a RJ45 LAN cable.