The Sonnet Solo2.5G USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is an inexpensive USB-C to 2.5 Gb Ethernet adapter that adds an RJ45 port with ultra-fast 2.5 Gigabit network connectivity. You can add a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port to most computers with USB-C or Thunderbolt ports.
If you have a new Ethernet switch that can support 2.5 Gb Ethernet (NBASE-T), you can more than double your network performance using your existing Cat 5e cables.
Featuring NBASE-T technology (also known as Multi-Gigabit Ethernet), the Solo2.5G adapter is compatible with 2.5 Gb Ethernet switches or 10 Gb Ethernet switches that support NBASE-T. Very affordable 2.5 GbE models are currently available from Asustor, Cisco, D-Link, Netgear, QNAP, TP-Link, TRENDnet, and more.
When connected to a suitable switch, you can get performance improvements of up to 250% over Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Solo2.5G also supports link speeds of 1 Gb/s and 100 Mb/s when connected to switches without NBASE-T support.
No software required for installation. Simply connect Solo2.5G to your computer and network switch (or directly to 2.5GbE-enabled storage), and configure the adapter settings through the macOS® Network Control Panel, Windows Device Manager, or the Linux command line (or graphically). utility).
The Solo2.5G USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook, and iPad Pro.
Price and availability
Thew Sonnet Solo2.5G USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is available now for $24.99 USD.