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Overview


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, 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

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, 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




At-a-glance


  • Faster Than Gigabit—Double the performance of a traditional Gigabit Ethernet adapter when used with switches or routers capable of 2.5Gbps for faster file transfers, smoother video conferencing, and seamless streaming

  • 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)

  • OS Compatibility—Works with Windows 11, 10, 8.x, and 7, macOS 10.7 and above, and Linux Kernel 3.2 and above. Driver download and install may be required on older OS and Kernel versions. Some core features require driver install on macOS

  • 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




Reasons to buy

  • Faster Than Gigabit—Double the performance of a traditional Gigabit Ethernet adapter when used with switches or routers capable of 2.5Gbps for faster file transfers, smoother video conferencing, and seamless streaming
  • 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)
  • OS Compatibility—Works with Windows 11, 10, 8.x, and 7, macOS 10.7 and above, and Linux Kernel 3.2 and above. Driver download and install may be required on older OS and Kernel versions. Some core features require driver install on macOS
  • 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

Specification

Technical Description: Plugable Technologies 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ethernet, Compatible with Mac and Windows
Design
LED indicators:
Activity
Chipset:Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.
Realtek RTL8156B
Product colour:
Black
Component for:What this product is used as a part of (component for).
PC/Laptop
Internal:The product is built in.
No

General
Type:Characteristics of the device.
Network Cards

Network
Jumbo frames:
9000
Jumbo frames support:
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready:
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
1000,2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type:
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
Maximum data transfer rate:
5000 Mbit/s

Networking
Jumbo frames:
9000
Jumbo frames support:
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready:
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
1000,2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type:
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
Maximum data transfer rate:
5000 Mbit/s

Ports & interfaces
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector form factor:
Straight
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
1
Interface:Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
Ethernet
Host interface:Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
USB Type-C
Connectivity technology:
Wired

System requirements
Other operating systems supported:
ChromeOS
Linux operating systems supported:8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Kernel 3.12, Kernel 3.17, Kernel 3.3, Kernel 4.6.4
Mac operating systems supported:Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, 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 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura

Product details

USBC-E2500 PLUGABLE TECHNOLOGIES 0819927012269

Plugable Technologies 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ethernet, Compatible with Mac and Windows

£34.00 and In stock

SKU: USBC-E2500

Plugable Technologies 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ethernet, Compatible with Mac and Windows

Quick Code: Q998587 MPN: USBC-E2500
£34.00

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