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 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 a wired connection that is faster and more secure than wireless, 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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Add 2.5GbE network access to a laptop, tablet, or iPhone using an available USB Type-C 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 a wired connection that is faster and more secure than wireless, 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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Products specifications
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 22 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm |
| Height | 15 mm |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Other features | |
| Cable length | 0.152 m |
| 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) |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 220 mm |
| Package depth | 128 mm |
| Package height | 16 mm |
| Package weight | 24 g |
| Power | |
| Output voltage | 5 V |
| USB powered | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Products specifications
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 22 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm |
| Height | 15 mm |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Other features | |
| Cable length | 0.152 m |
| 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) |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 220 mm |
| Package depth | 128 mm |
| Package height | 16 mm |
| Package weight | 24 g |
| Power | |
| Output voltage | 5 V |
| USB powered | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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