I have a 1gb switch internally and purchased this owc external 10gb adapter. my speeds still are not good. do i need to bypass the internal 1gb?

Not sure what you are asking exactly but if you connect a water hose to a fire hydrant, it will only flow at the volume of the water hose... The full path should be 10gb.

does this work for usb-c and can i use a usb-c to usb-a cable for usb 3.0 type a cable into usb 3.0 port on older 2015 macbook pro 11,4?

It requires a direct connection to the computer via TB3. USB-C will not work.

Is this the current version with the detachable cable or the old version with the captive cable? The part number matches the new version.

Hello, This should be the new version with the detachable cable. The page just needs to be updated with the current images of the unit.

Will this work with a thunderbolt 2 device/ 2-3 adapter?

Hello, To use this bus-powered device on older Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 computers, it has to be connected to the second Thunderbolt 3 port on another self-powered Thunderbolt 3 device. If connected directly to a host the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, bus-power is insufficient. An example configuration is: Thunderbolt 2 Mac with macOS 10.13.6 or above > Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter > self-powered Thunderbolt 3 device with two TB3 ports > OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter.

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OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter, (OWCTB3ADP10GBE)

Product ID: 270307573

Details

Brand
OWC
Colour
Black
Compatible devices
Desktop
Hardware interface
Thunderbolt 3
Product dimensions
12.7L x 7.9W x

⚡10Gbps blazing speed

🌿Bus-powered energy efficient

🔌Plug & play Thunderbolt 3

Description

⚡ Unlock lightning-fast wired networking—because your workflow deserves no compromises!

BLAZING 10 GB ETHERNET SPEED - Experience network performance up to 10x faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet for seamless data flow.
VERSATILE MULTI SPEED SUPPORT - Supports 10Gb/s, 5Gb/s, 2.5Gb/s, 1Gb/s, and 100Mb/s Base-T for ultimate network flexibility.
ENERGY SMART BUS POWERED DESIGN - No extra power adapters needed—efficiently powered through your device for a clutter-free setup.
EFFORTLESS THUNDERBOLT 3 CONNECTIVITY - Plug into any Thunderbolt 3 port with zero driver hassle on macOS and instant compatibility on Windows.
PRO GRADE RELIABILITY FOR CREATIVE PROS - Ideal for video editors and professionals demanding frame-accurate, low-latency wired connections.

The OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter delivers ultra-fast 10Gbps wired connectivity to Thunderbolt 3-enabled Macs and PCs, supporting multiple Ethernet speeds with plug-and-play ease. Its bus-powered design ensures energy efficiency and portability, making it perfect for professionals requiring reliable, high-performance network access without bulky adapters.

Specifications

ASIN	B07K7SMF89
Best Sellers Rank	#47,588 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #22 in Thunderbolt Adapters
Brand	OWC
Built-In Media	0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 cable (40 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Compatible Operating System Family	MacOS
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (349)
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate	900 Megabytes Per Second
Global Trade Identification Number	00810586030502
Hardware Interface	Thunderbolt 3
Item Dimensions L x W x H	12.7L x 7.9W x 3.8H centimeters
Item Highlight	Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s) - Over 900MB/s - 10GBase-T (RJ45) - 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100Mbps Auto Negotiation - Mac/Windows/Linux
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Other World Computing
Mfr Part Number	OWCTB3ADP10GBE
Model Number	OWCTB3ADP10GBE
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
UPC	810586030502 794504338959
Unit Count	1 Count

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