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Black rectangular adapter with USB-C plug and RJ45 port, aluminum case

TP-Link UE302C 2.5 Gbps USB-C to RJ45 network adapter

SKU CH-MKXZ-B9DQS

Adds 2.5 Gbps wired Ethernet to USB-C devices with plug-and-play simplicity and an aluminium case

  • ColorBlack
  • Weight0.06 pounds
  • Up to 2.5 Gbps wired speed for smoother 4K and 8K streaming
  • Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows 11 and macOS for instant connectivity
  • Thunderbolt 3 and 4 compatible for MacBook Pro and iPad Pro
  • Aluminium alloy case in a compact 2.68 x 0.94 x 0.75 in design
  • Lightweight 0.06 lb adapter adds 2.5G Ethernet to any USB-C device

Faster wired connectivity for USB-C devices

The TP-Link UE302C adds a 2.5 Gbps RJ45 port to laptops, tablets and smartphones that only have USB Type-C. It targets users who need reliable wired throughput for 4K or 8K streaming, large file transfers and low-latency gaming without replacing existing hardware. Compatibility spans Windows 11 down to 7, macOS, iPadOS, Chrome OS, Linux and iOS devices including recent iPhone models. No driver installation is required on any supported platform.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The adapter draws power directly from the host USB-C port and operates without a fan, so it adds no audible noise to a quiet workspace. Its aluminum alloy case acts as a passive heatsink, keeping surface temperatures low during sustained 2.5 Gbps transfers. Power consumption remains within standard USB 3.0 limits, leaving the host port’s current budget available for other peripherals. Typical office or home workloads produce no noticeable warmth.

Compact aluminum build with direct plug mounting

The enclosure measures 2.68 by 0.94 by 0.75 inches and weighs 0.06 pounds, making it small enough to stay plugged into a laptop during transport. A rigid aluminum shell protects the PCB from bending stress when the cable tugs on the RJ45 connector. Because the USB-C plug protrudes directly from the body, no separate cable is needed, but the adapter occupies the full width of the port and may block an adjacent socket on tightly spaced layouts. Buyers who need multiple USB-C peripherals simultaneously should consider a hub instead.

Highlights

  • Up to 2.5 Gbps wired speed for smoother 4K and 8K streaming
  • Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows 11 and macOS for instant connectivity
  • Thunderbolt 3 and 4 compatible for MacBook Pro and iPad Pro
  • Aluminium alloy case in a compact 2.68 x 0.94 x 0.75 in design
  • Lightweight 0.06 lb adapter adds 2.5G Ethernet to any USB-C device

Specifications

BrandTP-Link
ModelUE302C
ColorBlack
Weight0.06 pounds

Questions about this item

How do I install the UE302C on my laptop, and which step do people often miss?

Connect the USB-C plug into a USB 3.0 Type-C or Thunderbolt port; the step many skip is confirming the port actually carries USB 3.0 data, because a charge-only Type-C port will not activate the 2.5 Gbps link.

What part of the UE302C will need attention or replacement after extended use?

The RJ45 port’s retaining clip and the USB-C connector’s spring contacts are the wear points; keeping the aluminum case free of dust and avoiding side-loads on the cable extends their life.

What limit appears first when I push sustained 2.5 Gbps throughput on the UE302C?

The USB 3.0 Type-C interface caps real-world throughput at the bus ceiling, so prolonged heavy transfers will hit that bandwidth ceiling before the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet PHY saturates.

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