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Solo5G USB-C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Compatible with Mac, Windows & Linux. Compatible with Thunderbolt & USB-C Ports.

KEY FEATURES

Adds a 5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port to your computer.Supports NBASE-T Standard: 5 Gb/s speed supported when used with a multi-Gigabit compatible 10GbE switch or router. Also supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps speeds.Budget Friendly: Low-cost adapter connects your computer to infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 5e (or better) cables at distances up to 100 meters.Connects to any USB‑C or Thunderbolt computer port, or to a USB-C port on a dock.Bus-powered: Powered through its USB connection, the Solo5G requires no power adapter.

Broad Computer Compatibility

Connects to any USB‑C or Thunderbolt computer port, or to a USB-C port on a dock.Windows 11Linux 6.12+macOS 13+, MacOS Sequoia compatible

NOTE:

macOS 13-14: While the Solo5G automatically selects 5GbE when connected to a 5Gb Ethernet switch and operates at full performance, the macOS System Settings Network control panel incorrectly displays a 100Mb connection. macOS 15 and later: This issue has been resolved, and the Network control panel now correctly reports a 5GbE connection.

Same Connector and Cabling – Even Faster Speeds with a Multi-Gigabit Switch

Featuring NBASE-T technology, the compact Sonnet Solo5G adapter supports 5 Gbps link speeds (5GBASE-T) over common Cat 5e or better cabling when used with a compatible Ethernet switch with multi-Gigabit (NBASE-T) support. Affordable models are available now.

Connected to the right switch, you can get great performance gains — 500 percent the speed of Gigabit Ethernet — without rewiring! In case you’re connecting to a switch without 5GbE support, Solo5G also supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps link speeds.

Compact. Bus-Powered. Rugged Aluminum.

Zero Driver Installation, Simple Configuration

There’s no software for you to install — just connect Solo5G USB‑C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to your computer and to the network switch (or directly to your NAS), and then configure the adapter’s settings through the macOS Network control panel, Windows Device Manager, or Linux command line (or graphical utility). How’s that for simple?

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Supported Speeds
5Gb, 2.5Gb, 1Gb, 100Mb 2.5Gb, 1Gb, 100Mb 10Gb 10Gb, 2.5Gb/5Gb, and 1Gb 10Gb and 1Gb 25Gb and 10Gb

Interfaces
RJ45 RJ45 SFP+ RJ45 RJ45 SFP28 / SFP+

Transceivers included
no data
no data
SFP+ SR Transceiver no data
no data
2x SFP28 SR Transceiver

Controller
Realtek Realtek Marvell Marvell Intel Mellanox

OS Compatibility
macOS, Windows, Windows Server, Linux Kernel macOS, Windows, Linux Kernel, Chrome OS, iPadOS Mac, Windows and Linux Computers, and M series iPad Pro Mac, Windows and Linux Computers, and M series iPad Pro macOS, Windows, Linux Kernel macOS, Windows, Linux Kernel

Port Compatibility
Thunderbolt (Type-C) and USB-C port. Thunderbolt and USB-C port. (USB-A Port with adapter) Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports

Adds 5 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity: Adds a 5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port to your computer.
Supports NBASE-T Standard: 5 Gb/s speed supported when used with a multi-Gigabit compatible 10GbE switch or router. Also supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps speeds.
Budget Friendly: Low-cost adapter connects your computer to infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 5e (or better) cables at distances up to 100 meters.
Broad Computer Compatibility: Connects to any USB‑C or Thunderbolt computer port, or to a USB-C port on a dock. Mac, Windows and Linux Compatible.
Zero Driver Installation, Aluminum Construction, Bus-Powered, Captive USB-C Cable, Small and Silent