Ethernet Adapter - 2.5gbe USB-c Nbase-t Nic, USB 3.0 Type-c 2.5/1g Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac

Introduction

Add a 2.5Gb Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook™ or laptop with USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3

Add 2.5GbE network access to a laptop, tablet, or iPhone using an available USB Type-C or Type-A port. This USB 3.0 Type-C to Gigabit network adapter doubles your network performance on existing Cat5e cables, so there is no need to change or add to existing cabling infrastructure. This versatile adapter features a built-in 6in (15cm) USB cable and is bus-powered, drawing its power directly from the computer's USB port, reducing clutter and simplifying setup by eliminating the need for an external power adapter.

2.5 Gigabit Network Connection

This slim form factor adapter is ideal for office use and hot desks. Download large files from a network more quickly, experience higher quality video conference streaming, and sync files to the cloud in the background, without impacting your other browsing. The adapter provides faster and more secure wireless connections, making it ideal for IT professionals.

Native Driver Support Makes Installation Easy

Simply plug this USB-C to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on a laptop and connect to a network. The network adapter Realtek chipset provides native driver support for Windows (10/11, ARM supported) Macbooks (MacOS), Chromebooks (ChromeOS), Snapdragon, Linux, iPhones, and tablets. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring quick and effective installation with no Internet access required

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Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology

Wired

Host interface

USB Type-C

Interface

Ethernet

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

USB connector form factor

Straight

USB version

3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

Network

Maximum data transfer rate

5000 Mbit/s

Networking standards

IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x

Ethernet LAN

Yes

Ethernet interface type

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Ethernet LAN data rates

10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s

Cabling technology

NBase-T

Wake-on-LAN ready

Yes

Auto MDIX IEEE

Yes

Full duplex

Yes

Jumbo frames support

Yes

Jumbo frames

16000

VLAN support

Yes

Design

Component for

PC/Laptop

Product colour

Grey

Internal

No

Chipset

Realtek RTL8156BG

LED indicators

Yes

Mean time between failures (MTBF)

1912948 h

Power

Output voltage

5 V

USB powered

Yes

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported

Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 10 Education, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 8, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8.1, Windows 11, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64

Mac operating systems supported

Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma

Linux operating systems supported

Yes

Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022

Weight & dimensions

Width

22 mm

Depth

152 mm

Height

15 mm

Weight

18 g

Packaging data

Package width

220 mm

Package depth

128 mm

Package height

16 mm

Package weight

24 g

Technical details

Compliance certificates

CE, RoHS

Logistics data

Master (outer) case width

500 mm

Master (outer) case length

320 mm

Master (outer) case height

210 mm

Products per master (outer) case

250 pc(s)

Other features

Cable length

0.152 m