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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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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