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Compact black USB-C to RJ45 Ethernet adapter with aluminium housing and braided cable

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No Sew USB-C to 5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter Black

SKU CH-XEC0-20C5Q

Adds a 5 Gbps wired Ethernet port to USB-C or Thunderbolt devices with plug-and-play support across Windows, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux and ChromeOS

  • TypeUSB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet
  • Changer Typetype
  • ColorBlack
  • SpecificationsUSB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet, Plug-and-play on Windows 1
  • Connector PlatingPremium Aluminum Housing
  • Connector StyleRJ45
  • 5 Gbps wired speed for 4K streaming and fast NAS transfers backed by Realtek RTL8157 chip
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 10, 11 and macOS 14.5+ with no driver install required
  • Works with USB-C 3.2 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5 ports on laptops, MacBooks and iPads
  • Aluminum housing and braided cable resist wear and aid heat dissipation during heavy use
  • Backward compatible with 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps networks using CAT6 or better cable

USB-C 5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter for Laptops

This compact adapter adds a 5 Gbps wired network port to any device with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4/5 port. It suits professionals, streamers and gamers who need stable, low-latency connectivity beyond standard Gigabit speeds. Plug-and-play support covers Windows 10/11, macOS 14.5+, iPadOS 17.5.1+, iOS 17.5.1+, Linux kernel 6.10 and ChromeOS.

Realtek RTL8157 Controller Determines Peak

The adapter relies on the Realtek RTL8157 chip to deliver 5 Gbps Ethernet over a USB 3.2 Gen 1 link. Full line-rate performance requires a host port capable of 10 Gbps signalling, such as USB4 or Thunderbolt 3/4/5, and a CAT6 or higher cable. On USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 5 Gbps ports the link becomes the bottleneck.

Handles 4K/8K Streaming and Large NAS Transfers

The 5 Gbps headroom comfortably sustains high-bitrate 4K and 8K video streams, responsive online gaming and fast file moves to local servers or NAS boxes. It tops out at the adapter's 5 Gbps ceiling, so 10 Gbps internet plans or multi-gigabit LANs above 5 Gbps will saturate the link. Not compatible with Android devices or gaming consoles.

Highlights

  • 5 Gbps wired speed for 4K streaming and fast NAS transfers backed by Realtek RTL8157 chip
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 10, 11 and macOS 14.5+ with no driver install required
  • Works with USB-C 3.2 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5 ports on laptops, MacBooks and iPads
  • Aluminum housing and braided cable resist wear and aid heat dissipation during heavy use
  • Backward compatible with 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps networks using CAT6 or better cable

Specifications

SeriesUSB-C to 5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter
ModelUSB-C to 5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter
Part NumberBrosTrend USB-C to 5 Gb Ethernet Adapter
TypeUSB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet
Changer Typetype
ColorBlack
SpecificationsUSB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet, Plug-and-play on Windows 11 / 10, macOS 14.5 or higher, iPadOS 17.5.1 or higher, iOS 17.5.1 or higher, Linux kernel up to 6.10, ChromeOS. Compatible with devices with USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, including Windows laptops and desktop PCs, MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Air, Dell XPS, Surface, Chromebooks, iPhone 15–17 Pro/Pro Max, and more, 40 grams, 1.8 L x 10.6 W x 13.2 H centimeters, Register for Lifetime Protection, USB-C to 5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter, BrosTrend USB-C to 5 Gb Ethernet Adapter, Premium Aluminum Housing, Grey, 1
Connector PlatingPremium Aluminum Housing
Connector StyleRJ45
FeaturesUSB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet, Plug-and-play on Windows 11 / 10, macOS 14.5 or higher, iPadOS 17.5.1 or higher, iOS 17.5.1 or higher, Linux kernel up to 6.10, ChromeOS. Compatible with devices with USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, including Windows laptops and desktop PCs, MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Air, Dell XPS, Surface, Chromebooks, iPhone 15–17 Pro/Pro Max, and more
Dimensions20'
Weight40 grams
Package Quantity1
Package Contents1 x USB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet
Disclaimernot_applicable

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps rating actually deliver when the adapter is plugged into my laptop?

It provides up to five times the throughput of standard Gigabit Ethernet, so large NAS transfers, 4K or 8K streams and low-latency gaming run at the full 5 Gbps line rate when the rest of the chain supports it.

Which USB-C standard does the adapter use and what speed ceiling does that impose?

The adapter uses a USB 3.2 Type-C connector that is backward compatible with USB 3.0, 3.1 and 4.0 as well as Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5, so the 5 Gbps Ethernet link is never bottlenecked by the USB interface.

What physical space and cabling do I need to mount and connect this adapter?

The aluminium-bodied dongle weighs 40 grams and has a 20 cm braided nylon tail, so it sits flat beside any USB-C port and reaches a CAT6 or higher Ethernet patch cable without strain.

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