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Black USB 3.2 to 5GbE Ethernet adapter with Realtek RTL8157 chip, split A-C and C-C cables, aluminium finish

visiPower

visiPower USB 3.2 to 5GbE Ethernet Adapter Realtek RTL8157 Black

SKU CH-16B5-1BGYQ

USB 3.2 adapter adds a 5 Gbps Ethernet port using a Realtek RTL8157 chip with multi-speed 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps links under 1.5 W

  • ColorBlack
  • FeaturesHyper Fast 5Gbps Networking Stable Connection
  • Hyper-fast 5 Gbps networking with Realtek RTL8157 chip
  • Multi-speed 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps links for flexible deployment
  • Low power draw under 1.5 watts at full 5 GbE speed
  • Split A-C and C-C cable design fits USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
  • Broad Windows 11, macOS and Linux compatibility for NAS, laptop or desktop

USB 3.2 to 5GbE Adapter

The visiPower USB 3.2 to 5GbE Ethernet Adapter adds a wired 5 Gbps network port to any device with a USB 3.2 Gen2 connection. It uses the Realtek RTL8157 controller to negotiate links at 10, 100, 1000, 2500 or 5000 Mbps over standard cabling. The aluminium housing dissipates heat while the unit draws under 1.5 watts. A split cable bundle supplies both USB-A and USB-C plugs for immediate use.

Suits modern systems needing 5GbE

Laptops, desktops, NAS units, Mac mini, MacBook, iPhone or iPad running Windows 11, macOS or Linux gain instant 5G Base-T connectivity without opening the chassis. The adapter requires a USB 3.2 Gen2 port to reach the rated throughput. Windows 7 and 10 are not recommended because the Realtek drivers for those versions are unstable. Buyers on older Windows releases or with only USB 3.0 or 2.0 ports should look elsewhere.

Realtek RTL8157 chipset

The single specification that decides compatibility is the Realtek RTL8157 controller, which implements IEEE 802.3 5G Base-T and falls back to 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M rates. It operates at a maximum draw of 1.5 watts and presents a standard Ethernet interface to the host. If the host operating system supplies a stable driver for this chipset, the adapter will negotiate the highest common link speed.

Highlights

  • Hyper-fast 5 Gbps networking with Realtek RTL8157 chip
  • Multi-speed 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps links for flexible deployment
  • Low power draw under 1.5 watts at full 5 GbE speed
  • Split A-C and C-C cable design fits USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
  • Broad Windows 11, macOS and Linux compatibility for NAS, laptop or desktop

Specifications

SeriesUSB 3.2 to 5GbE Ethernet Adapter
ColorBlack
FeaturesHyper Fast 5Gbps Networking Stable Connection

Questions about this item

Will the Realtek RTL8157 adapter run at 5 Gbps on my older laptop that only has USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports?

The adapter needs a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port to reach 5000 Mbps. On a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port the link will drop to the port's maximum of 5 Gbps signalling, so you will not see the full 5 GbE throughput.

How can I verify the adapter is actually negotiating a 5 GbE link after I plug it in?

Check the connection status in your OS network settings or the switch port LEDs; a negotiated 5 GbE link will show 5000 Mbps and the IEEE 802.3 5G Base-T indicator.

Does the package include both USB-A and USB-C cables, or do I need to buy a separate cable for my desktop's USB-A port?

The split-cable design supplies both a USB-A and a USB-C connector on the same tether, so no extra cable is required for either port type.

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