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Compact USB-C Ethernet adapter with short cable and USB-A converter, matte black finish

STARTECH

STARTECH 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter

SKU CH-64N0-NHS8V

Adds a 2.5GbE RJ45 port to laptops, tablets or iPhones via USB-C or USB-A, delivering multi-gigabit speeds over existing Cat5e cables with broad OS support

  • Add 2.5 Gbps Ethernet through USB-C or USB-A ports
  • Works with Windows 7+, Linux 4.19+, macOS, iOS and ChromeOS
  • Achieves 2.5 Gbps over existing Cat5e cabling
  • Compact design suits hot-desk and mobile setups
  • 15 cm attached cable with Realtek chipset and 16K jumbo frames

Compact 2.5 GbE USB-C adapter with USB-A converter

This USB-C to Ethernet adapter adds a 2.5 GbE RJ45 port to laptops, tablets or phones using either a USB-C or USB-A connection. It draws power from the host bus and includes a 15 cm attached cable. The Realtek controller supports NBASE-T and 2.5GBASE-T multi-gigabit speeds over existing Cat5e wiring.

Ideal for mobile workers needing wired speed

It suits users who want faster, more secure downloads, video calls and cloud syncs than Wi-Fi provides on Windows 7 and later, Linux kernel 4.19 and later, macOS, iOS or ChromeOS across Intel, AMD, ARM and Apple Silicon platforms. Buyers whose infrastructure only offers 10 or 100 Mbps switch ports will not see the 2.5 Gbps benefit.

2.5 Gbps NBASE-T over Cat5e

The adapter delivers 2.5 Gbps throughput on standard Cat5e cables through NBASE-T auto-negotiation, removing the need to rewire with Cat6A or fibre for a multi-gigabit link.

Highlights

  • Add 2.5 Gbps Ethernet through USB-C or USB-A ports
  • Works with Windows 7+, Linux 4.19+, macOS, iOS and ChromeOS
  • Achieves 2.5 Gbps over existing Cat5e cabling
  • Compact design suits hot-desk and mobile setups
  • 15 cm attached cable with Realtek chipset and 16K jumbo frames

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the USB-C to Ethernet adapter, and what is the step people often miss?

Plug the adapter into a USB-C or USB-A port; the driver auto-installs on Windows 7+, Linux kernel 4.19+, macOS, iOS and ChromeOS. The step people miss is using a Cat 5e or better cable to reach 2.5 Gbps.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need later?

No routine maintenance is required. Replace the unit only if the RJ45 port or the 15 cm attached cable becomes physically damaged.

What limit appears first during sustained high-throughput use?

The USB 3.0 link caps at 5 Gbps, so sustained throughput cannot exceed the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet rate even under continuous load.

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