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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Technical details
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, 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 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
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)
Weight & dimensions
Width	22 mm
Depth	353 mm
Height	15 mm
Weight	26 g
Power
Output voltage	5 V
USB powered	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85%
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
Packaging data
Package width	220 mm
Package depth	128 mm
Package height	14 mm
Package weight	28 g
Other features
Cable length	0.152 m
Design
Internal	No
Component for	PC/Laptop
Product colour	Grey
Chipset	Realtek RTL8156BG
LED indicators	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1612526 h
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)