USB-C

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

Add 2.5GbE network access to laptops, tablets, and iPhones equipped with a USB-C port. This USB-C to Ethernet Adapter features a 100W PD pass-through port that allows you to connect a charger to the same USB-C port, enabling simultaneous Ethernet connection and device charging. Enable ethernet connection without losing access to the original USB-C port for charging or connecting additional peripherals; well-suited for devices with limited ports.

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. This adapter supports both current and legacy Ethernet networks down to 10Mbps, making it ideal for providing a reliable network connection almost anywhere whether at home, work or while traveling. The Realtek chipset is broadly supported on new and older laptops enabling PXE capabilities to aid IT departments with provisioning and maintaining systems along with Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support. 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
Feature: Ethernet LAN
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
Feature: Wake-on-LAN ready
Feature: Auto MDIX IEEE
Feature: Full duplex
Feature: Jumbo frames support
Feature: Auto-negotiation
Jumbo frames: 16000
Feature: VLAN tagging
Design
Component for: PC/Server
Product colour: Grey
Chipset: Realtek RTL8156BG
LED indicators: Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1912948 h
Power
Output voltage: 5 V
Feature: USB powered
System requirements
Linux operating systems supported: Yes
Server operating systems supported: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T): -10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions
Depth: 22 mm
Height: 15 mm
Weight: 24.7 g
Packaging data
Package width: 220 mm
Package depth: 128 mm
Package height: 16 mm
Package weight: 27 g
Technical details
Compliance certificates: CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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: 0.15 m