Surprising Speed Comparison: TP-Link Extender Tested at 867 Mbps vs. OWC's 10Gb/s Adapter In the high-stakes arena of home networking, speed isn't just a number-it's a revelation. When we pitted the TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender (a dependable 1.2Gbps signal booster covering 1600 sq.ft) against the OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter (capable of blazing 10Gb/s throughput), the gap between "good enough" and "breakneck" became startlingly clear. But the story doesn't end there: the Cat 8 Ethernet Cable, with its gold-plated RJ45 connectors and shielded design for indoor/outdoor use, revealed itself as a silent hero, bridging the divide between WiFi's limitations and wired speed's promise. Meanwhile, the StarTech.com 150ft CAT6 Ethernet Cable, a more budget-friendly option for 650MHz performance, offered a smoother but slower path for less demanding tasks. Yet, the real intrigue lies in how these technologies coexist. The TP-Link extender, while heroically extending range, can't match the OWC adapter's true potential. But with the right cables-like the Cat 8's 60ft length and 600MHz bandwidth-users can unlock those 10Gb/s speeds, turning their networks into highways rather than backroads. And as we marvel at the leap from 867 Mbps to 10Gb/s, one can't help but wonder: in a world where the internet reshapes our brains, as The Shallows reminds us, are we ready for the bandwidth it demands?
