The Cable Matters USB C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is designed for pro-gaming. Instantly add 2.5G network connectivity to your gaming laptop and boost your gaming bandwidth to get into the action faster. Remove the bottleneck in your network and kill latency for the optimal gaming experience. The adapter supports your existing Cat5e / Cat6 Ethernet cables so there is no need to upgrade your infrastructure cables to enjoy up to a 2.5x faster network.

Important Notes

Additional drivers may be required to achieve the maximum 2.5Gbps speed
2.5Gbps performance requires 2.5GbE-capable networking infrastructure. Check your router, network switch, or server to ensure they support 2.5G Ethernet
Does NOT work with Mac Mini with an M2 chip

Cable Matters USB C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Ultimate 4K Editing and Streaming

Bring more speed and productivity to your studio or office. 2.5G Ethernet offers over double the bandwidth of Gigabit Ethernet without upgrading your cable infrastructure to easily cope with even the most data-intensive tasks such as bulk video editing.

Connect to a NAS or network switch
Eliminate buffering while streaming 4K video
Edit 4K video faster and more reliably

2.5x Faster Network Speeds

Achieve maximum network speeds of up to 2.5Gbps
More than 2.5x faster than Gigabit adapters
Adapter is backward compatible with 10/100/1000 Mbps

Multimedia Companion

Fast 2,500Mbps speed is ideal for bandwidth-demanding media
Access NAS systems for quick file-sharing without buffering, and game with no lag

Diagnostic LED Indicators

Diagnostic LED indicators on the USB-C to Ethernet adapter verify the network connection and data transfer status.

Convenient Travel Accessory

Small design easily fits in a laptop case or briefcase
Take the adapter on-the-go for wired network access away from home

Is this adapter compatible with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 ports?

Yes, the adapter is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and standard USB-C ports that support data transfer.
I’m not getting the expected network speed with this adapter. What should I do?

Try installing the latest driver from Realtek (Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet Controller Software). The adapter is plug-and-play, but sometimes the default driver may limit speed. Updating the driver usually fixes the issue and improves performance.
Is this adapter backward compatible with 1Gb or 100Mbps networks?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible and will function at 1Gbps or 100Mbps speeds when connected to slower networks or routers.