{"product_id":"plugable-usbc-e2500-usb-a-usb-c-to-2-5gbe-gigabit-ethernet-adapter","title":"Plugable USBC-E2500 USB-A\/USB-C to 2.5GbE Gigabit Ethernet Adapter","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePlugable 2.5Gbps USB to Ethernet Adapter (USBC-E2500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade beyond traditional Gigabit Ethernet with the Plugable 2.5Gbps USB to Ethernet Adapter. Designed for users ready to move past 10\/100\/1000 Ethernet speeds, this adapter lets you leverage your existing network infrastructure for faster, more efficient wired connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFaster Than Gigabit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than double the performance of a traditional Gigabit Ethernet adapter when connected to 2.5Gbps-capable switches or routers  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso works on 10\/100\/1000 Ethernet networks at their native speeds  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual speeds may be affected by your internet service provider, network, Ethernet cable speed, and host system  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab testing with iPerf on a local server has shown speeds up to 2.37Gbps, depending on host and network device capabilities  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHybrid USB-C and USB-A Connectivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid 2-in-1 cable converts from USB-C to USB-A so you always have the right connection  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 required for full performance  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with USB-C, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4 systems  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUse Existing Cabling\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade your network without replacing your cables  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 Gigabit Ethernet signals are designed to work on Cat 5e cabling when paired with 2.5Gbps-capable switches\/routers  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMulti-Platform Convenience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly and easily add Ethernet connectivity with performance up to 2.5Gbps to a wide range of devices, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows desktops  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltrabooks, 2-in-1s, tablets, and notebooks  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac systems  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinux systems  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiPhone 15 \/ Pro \/ Pro Max (iOS 17+ with USB-C)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse either USB-C or USB 3.0 to connect. Current versions of major operating systems include built-in drivers for instant connectivity. Note that older versions of Windows, Linux, and macOS may require a driver download. Older macOS versions will have limited functionality (1Gbps link rate, no jumbo frame support) until the driver is updated through a separate install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding wired 2.5 Gigabit network support to compatible Windows, macOS, Linux, and iPhone 15 devices  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing or upgrading existing network adapters  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving transfer speeds compared to 10\/100\/1000 adapters and most wireless networks  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding additional network interfaces  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransferring files peer-to-peer over Ethernet  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- This adapter is not a solution for connecting USB devices like printers or hard drives to a network\u003cbr\u003e\n- It cannot be used to share Ethernet, WiFi, or mobile data between multiple devices  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOS \u0026amp; Device Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Operating Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.x, and 7\u003cbr\u003e\n- macOS 10.7 and above\u003cbr\u003e\n- iPhone iOS 17+ with USB-C (iPhone 15 \/ Pro \/ Pro Max)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Linux kernel 3.2 and above (basic support; install driver or update to 5.x kernel for full support)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Supported on up-to-date Chrome OS systems  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Compatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- ARM-based Windows RT and Windows Mobile\u003cbr\u003e\n- Most Android devices\u003cbr\u003e\n- TiVo Series 2\u003cbr\u003e\n- Wii\u003cbr\u003e\n- Nintendo Switch\u003cbr\u003e\n- Other non-PC\/Mac platforms\u003cbr\u003e\n- Not recommended for use with FreeBSD or pfSense  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlugable 2.5Gbps USB to Ethernet Adapter (USBC-E2500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRealtek RTL8156B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100\/1000\/2500 Mbit network speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Interface Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 will limit performance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in Drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 11, 10, 8.x, 7; macOS 10.7 and above; iPhone 15 \/ Pro \/ Pro Max; Linux kernel 3.2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with attached USB-C to USB-A adapter  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Install Guide  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNotes on Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 systems support theoretical maximum transfer speeds up to 5Gbps  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 supports up to 480Mbps and will limit the performance of the adapter  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice performance may be limited by internet service provider, network and Ethernet cable speed, and host system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PLUGABLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56722005918074,"sku":"NPPLU-USBC-E250","price":35.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7960\/7418\/files\/npplu-usbc-e250-hg_e900374d-3c35-4d42-8d88-d922c530147a.jpg?v=1774357927","url":"https:\/\/383systems.co.uk\/products\/plugable-usbc-e2500-usb-a-usb-c-to-2-5gbe-gigabit-ethernet-adapter","provider":"383 Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}