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:
Please 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, WiFi, or mobile data between multiple devices.
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More Than Double PerformancePlug 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. Note: When accessing sites on the internet, the bandwidth provided by your internet service provider will likely determine your ultimate speeds. Testing in the Plugable lab using the iPerf application on a local server has yielded speeds up to 2.37Gbps. However, speeds will depend on the capabilities of your host system and other network devices. |
Multi-Platform ConvenienceQuickly 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:
Note: Older versions of Windows, and Linux may require a driver download for the adapter to function. |
Universal CompatibilityCompatible with Windows, macOS, iPhone 15 / Pro / Pro Max, Linux, and Chrome OS, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3 Systems
Not compatible with:
Not recommended for use with FreeBSD or pfSense |
Inside the adapter is a Realtek RTL8156B chipset for fast 10/100/1000/2500Mbit network speeds and with all Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 2.0 hosts. (USB 2.0 will limit the performance of the adapter.)
Drivers built into Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, macOS 10.7 and above, iPhone 15 / Pro / Pro Max, and Linux kernel 3.2 and above.
In the Box
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USBC-E2500 | USBC-E1000 | USB3-E1000 | USB2-OTGE100 | |
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Price | $28.95$28.95 | $18.95$18.95 | $16.95$16.95 | $16.95$16.95 |
Host Compatibility | USB 3.0 and USB-C | USB-C | USB 3.0 | Micro USB (USB 2.0) |
Thunderbolt 3 Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
Link Rate | 10/100/1000/2500 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 |
2500Mbps | ✓ | - | - | - |
1000Mbps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
10/100Mbps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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