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Black USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter

CableCreation

CableCreation USB C 3.1 to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ethernet Adapter Black

SKU CH-4BSM-T5ZEE

Adds a 2.5 Gbps RJ45 port to USB-C 3.1 devices, backward compatible to 1000 Mbps and 100 Mbps, with driver-free setup on Windows 7 through 10 and Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.12.5

  • Changer TypeOther
  • 5Gbps Ethernet speed with 2500Mbps maximum throughput
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 7 through 10 and Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.12.5
  • Works with 2015‑2018 MacBooks, Dell XPS and HP EliteBook models
  • Adds wired LAN to USB‑C devices lacking a built‑in port
  • Requires Cat6a or higher cable and 2.5G‑capable router for full speed

USB-C 3.1 to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter

This adapter adds a 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 port to any device with a USB-C 3.1 connection. It is aimed at laptop, tablet or phone users who need a wired network link but lack a built-in Ethernet socket or have a damaged one. Compatible systems include Windows 7 through 10, Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.12.5, and listed models such as 2015‑2018 MacBooks, Dell XPS and HP Spectre devices. Plug-and-play operation works on most supported platforms.

2.5Gbps throughput with backward compatibility

The adapter delivers speeds up to 2500Mbps and negotiates down to 1000Mbps, 100Mbps or 10Mbps automatically. Wake-on-LAN is supported for remote power management. A Cat6a or higher cable is required to reach the 2.5G rate, and the router or switch must also support 2.5G Ethernet. No external power supply is needed; the unit draws power from the USB-C bus.

Replaces missing or broken onboard Ethernet

It upgrades systems that shipped without a wired port or where the original RJ45 jack has failed. The jump is worth it when the network infrastructure already runs at 2.5G or when a stable low‑latency link is preferred over Wi‑Fi. It does not serve users whose router tops out at 1Gbps unless a future upgrade is planned, nor does it add a second Ethernet port for multi‑homed configurations.

Highlights

  • 5Gbps Ethernet speed with 2500Mbps maximum throughput
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 7 through 10 and Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.12.5
  • Works with 2015‑2018 MacBooks, Dell XPS and HP EliteBook models
  • Adds wired LAN to USB‑C devices lacking a built‑in port
  • Requires Cat6a or higher cable and 2.5G‑capable router for full speed

Specifications

Changer TypeOther

Questions about this item

How do I install the CableCreation USB C 3.1 to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ethernet Adapter and what step is often missed?

Plug the adapter into a USB-C port on your device and connect a Cat6a or higher LAN cable to the router. The step people miss is confirming that both the network card and router support 2.5G Ethernet before purchase.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need over time?

The adapter itself has no moving parts or consumables. Future needs would only arise if the USB-C port on your device wears out or if you upgrade to a network requiring faster than 2.5Gbps speeds.

What limit appears first when the adapter runs under sustained heavy load?

The 2.5Gbps (2500Mbps) bandwidth ceiling is the first hard limit. It is downward compatible with 1000Mbps, 100Mbps and 10Mbps, but cannot exceed the 2.5Gbps rating.

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