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Compact USB-C to RJ45 adapter with aluminium shell and braided cable

Ksin

Ksin USB-C 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter RTL8156

SKU CH-PHZ6-7T9A8

Connects USB-C devices to 2.5 Gbps wired networks using the RTL8156 chip with plug-and-play support across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux

  • TypeEthernet Adapter
  • Hyper-fast 2.5Gbps wired network speeds via USB-C
  • RTL8156 chip enables 2.5G, 1000M, 100M, 10M Base-T links
  • Works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux systems
  • Aluminium shell and nylon-braided cable resist daily wear
  • Plug-and-play setup needs no driver on most OSes

USB-C 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter

This adapter connects a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4 device to a wired network at up to 2.5Gbps using the RTL8156 chip. It suits laptops, tablets and NAS units that lack a built-in RJ45 port and need faster throughput than standard Gigabit Ethernet.

Capacity and headroom

The link negotiates at 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, 100Mbps or 10Mbps depending on the switch and cable. CAT6 or higher cabling is required to reach the top rate; with CAT5e the connection will fall back to 1Gbps.

Upgrade path

It replaces a missing or slower onboard Ethernet port on ultrabooks, MacBooks, Surface devices, Chromebooks and similar machines. The jump is worthwhile when the local network and storage infrastructure already support multi-gigabit speeds and the user transfers large files or streams high-bitrate media.

Highlights

  • Hyper-fast 2.5Gbps wired network speeds via USB-C
  • RTL8156 chip enables 2.5G, 1000M, 100M, 10M Base-T links
  • Works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux systems
  • Aluminium shell and nylon-braided cable resist daily wear
  • Plug-and-play setup needs no driver on most OSes

Specifications

TypeEthernet Adapter

Questions about this item

Will the RTL8156 adapter negotiate 2.5 Gbps with my existing Cat 5e cabling?

The adapter supports 2.5G, 1000M, 100M and 10M speeds, but the supplier notes that Cat 6 or higher cables are required to reach 2.5 Gbps; Cat 5e will likely fall back to 1 Gbps.

How can I verify the RTL8156 is running at 2.5 Gbps after I plug it in?

Check the network adapter status in your OS — Windows shows Speed in Settings, macOS lists it in System Report, and Linux reports it via ethtool; all should read 2.5 Gbps when linked to a 2.5 GbE switch with Cat 6 cable.

Does the package include a Cat 6 cable or only the aluminum-cased adapter with its nylon-braided lead?

Only the USB-C to RJ45 adapter is supplied; a Cat 6 or higher Ethernet cable must be purchased separately to achieve the rated 2.5 Gbps throughput.

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