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Unleash the Speed of 2.5GbE

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The Cable Matters USB C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is designed for pro-gaming. Instantly add 2.5G network connectivity to your gaming laptop and boost your gaming bandwidth to get into the action faster. Remove the bottleneck in your network and kill latency for the optimal gaming experience. The adapter supports your existing Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet cables so there is no need to upgrade your infrastructure cables to enjoy up to a 2.5x faster network.

Important Notes

Additional drivers may be required to achieve the maximum 2.5Gbps speed2.5Gbps performance requires 2.5GbE-capable networking infrastructure. Check your router, network switch, or server to ensure they support 2.5G EthernetDoes NOT work with Mac Mini with an M2 chip

Ultimate 4K Editing and Streaming

Bring more speed and productivity to your studio or office. 2.5G Ethernet offers over double the bandwidth of Gigabit Ethernet without upgrading your cable infrastructure to easily cope with even the most data-intensive tasks such as bulk video editing.

Connect to a NAS or network switchEliminate buffering while streaming 4K videoEdit 4K video faster and more reliably

2.5x Faster Network Speeds

Achieve maximum network speeds of up to 2.5GbpsMore than 2.5x faster than Gigabit adaptersAdapter is backward compatible with 10/100/1000 Mbps Multimedia Companion

Fast 2,500Mbps speed is ideal for bandwidth-demanding mediaAccess NAS systems for quick file-sharing without buffering, and game with no lag Diagnostic LED Indicators

Diagnostic LED indicators on the USB-C to Ethernet adapter verify the network connection and data transfer status. Convenient Travel Accessory

Small design easily fits in a laptop case or briefcaseTake the adapter on-the-go for wired network access away from home

Is this adapter compatible with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 ports?

Yes, the adapter is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and standard USB-C ports that support data transfer.

I’m not getting the expected network speed with this adapter. What should I do?

Try installing the latest driver from Realtek (Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet Controller Software). The adapter is plug-and-play, but sometimes the default driver may limit speed. Updating the driver usually fixes the issue and improves performance.

Is this adapter backward compatible with 1Gb or 100Mbps networks?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible and will function at 1Gbps or 100Mbps speeds when connected to slower networks or routers.

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Network Speed

2.5Gbps

1000Mbps

2.5Gbps

Input Port

USB-C

USB-A

USB-C / USB-A

Output Ports

2500Mbps Ethernet

2500Mbps Ethernet, 140W PD

2500Mbps Ethernet, 100W PD

4x 1000Mbps Ethernet

2500Mbps Ethernet

Compatibility

Computers

Game Console and Computers

Computers

Model Number

201095

201485

201453

201363

202069

202095

Unleash the Speed of 2.5Gbps: Get the edge in gaming, transfer files faster, and reduce network issues with the USB C to 2.5g Ethernet Adapter/USBC to 2.5g Ethernet adapter fully supports 2.5 Gbps (2500 Mbps), 1000 Mbps, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network speeds with compatible hardware, network equipment, and cables
Powerful and Portable: The USB C to Ethernet adapter 2.5 gigabit supports speeds 2.5x faster than Gigabit Ethernet USBC to Network Adapter; Enjoy faster, more secure network access than wireless networking and most wired solutions
Enjoy High Speed Network: The USB C to 2.5Gbps Ethernet adapter provides a wireless alternative for use in no wireless places and tasks that require the high-speed, low-latency capabilities only offered by wired networking; Replace a failed wired or wireless network card with this USB C 2.5gb Ethernet adapter
Feature-filled Ethernet Adapter: Driver free installation with native driver support in Chrome, Mac, and Windows OS; The USB C Ethernet Adapter 2.5 Gigabit supports important performance features including Wake-on-Lan (WoL), Full-Duplex (FDX) and Half-Duplex (HDX) Ethernet, Crossover Detection, Backpressure Routing, Auto-Correction (Auto MDIX), Preboot Execution Environment via UEFI (PXE), Supports MAC address pass-through (MAC clone) with the Cable Matters EZ-Dock utility software (Windows)
Wide Compatibility: This Thunderbolt 4 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter is compatible with MacBook, MacBook Pro, Macbook Air, iMac, iMac Pro, iPad Pro, Dell XPS 13/15/17, Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book, Aspire Switch 12 S/R13, V15/V17 Nitro, TravelMate P648, Predator 15/17/17X, Chromebook R 13, ROG GL/G5/G7/GX/Strix, ZenBook Pro UX501VW, Chromebook Flip C302, Gigabyte Aorus X5 15, X7 DT 17, BRIX/BRIX S, Razer Blade/Stealth/Pro, Samsung NP900X5N, Notebook Odyssey, Notebook 9 15 Inch