Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity
I've been following WisdPi's development of various 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet adapters for the past couple years. They use newer Realtek Ethernet chips, which sometimes have performance quirks—most frequently encountered under Linux. In today's video, I tested the new WisdPi 10G Ethernet Expansion Card for Framework computers. It fits in any available Framework Expansion slot—even on the Framework Desktop. But Expansion Cards use USB-C for their connection to the mainboard—and therein lies the rub...
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Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexityJun 24, 2026I've been following WisdPi's development of various 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet adapters for the past couple years.They use newer Realtek Ethernet chips, which sometimes have performance quirks—most frequently encountered under Linux.In today's video, I tested the new WisdPi 10G Ethernet Expansion Card for Framework computers. It fits in any available Framework Expansion slot—even on the Framework Desktop.But Expansion Cards use USB-C for their connection to the mainboard—and therein lies the rub....embed-container{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%}.embed-container iframe,.embed-container object,.embed-container embed{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}The…
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