Plugable USB-A and C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Get the Most out of Wired Connection Speeds
The Plugable 2.5Gbps USB to Ethernet Adapter (USBC-E2500) is for users looking to move beyond Gigabit Ethernet speeds. With USBC-E2500, you can leverage existing Cat 5e Ethernet cables and use less-costly switches to more than double the performance of your local network, compared to traditional Gigabit Ethernet. The adapter comes with a Hybrid 2-in1 connection that converts from USB-C to USB-A, so you always have the right connection.

Some common uses include:
• Adding wired 2.5 Gigabit network support to Windows desktops, iPhone 15 / Pro / Pro Max, Ultrabooks, 2-in-1s, tablets, or notebooks-as well as Mac and Linux systems
• Replacing or upgrading network adapters for your computer
• USB network adapters can improve transfer speeds compared to 10/100/1000 adapters, and most wireless networks
• Adding additional network interfaces, and transferring files peer-to-peer over Ethernet

Note: this adapter is not a solution for connecting USB devices like printers, hard drives, etc. to a network. This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or mobile data between multiple devices.

Features

Faster Than Gigabit
Double the performance of a traditional Gigabit Ethernet adapter when used with switches or routers capable of 2.5Gbps. Actual speed may be affected by internet service provider, network, Ethernet cable speed, and host system

Keep USB Universal
Hybrid 2-in-1 cable converts from USB-C to USB-A so you always have the right connection (USB 3.0 required for full performance)

Use Existing Cabling
Upgrade your network without updating your cables. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet signals are designed to work on Cat 5e cabling, just pair your USB Ethernet Adapter with 2.5Gbps-capable switches/routers

OS Compatibility
Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux Kernel 3.2 and above. Driver download required on legacy macOS 10.15 and older. Device performance may be limited by internet service provider, network and Ethernet cable speed, and host system

More Than Double Performance
Plug into any laptop or desktop currently limited to 10/100/1000 Ethernet-or no Ethernet at all-and benefit from faster transfers on your 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet network. (Also works on 10/100/1000 Ethernet networks at their native speeds.) USB 3.0 systems support theoretical maximum transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and USB 2.0 supports up to 480Mbps.

Multi-Platform Convenience
Quickly and easily add Ethernet connectivity, with performance up to 2.5Gbps to virtually any Mac, Windows, iPhone 15, or Linux PC. Use either USB-C or USB 3.0 to connect, and connect instantly with built-in drivers on current versions of major operating systems.

Compatible with:
• USB-C
• USB 3.0
• Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4

Universal Compatibility
Compatible with Windows, macOS, iPhone 15, Linux, and Chrome OS, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3 Systems.

• Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.x, and 7
• macOS 10.7 and above
• iPhone iOS 17+ with USB-C (iPhone 15 / Pro / Pro Max)
• Linux kernel 3.2 and above (basic support, install driver or update to 5.x kernel for full support)
• Supported on up-to-date Chrome OS systems

Not compatible with:
• ARM-based Windows RT and Windows Mobile
• Most Android devices, TiVo Series 2, Wii, or other non-PC/Mac platforms
• Nintendo Switch