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Grey USB-C to Ethernet adapter with braided pigtail cable and aluminium housing

Cable Matters 201495 USB-C 5Gbps network connector

SKU CH-KB64-6TR0H MPN 201495

Adds a 5 Gbps wired Ethernet port to USB-C devices with a compact aluminium adapter

  • Product colorGrey
  • Product weight0.04 kg
  • 5000 Mbps Ethernet for UHD streaming and large file transfers
  • Works with Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 and USB4 data ports
  • Plug-and-play on current macOS and Windows; driver update may help older systems
  • Aluminium housing with braided pigtail cable for durability and heat dissipation
  • Backward compatible to 1Gbps and 100Mbps networks

USB-C 5Gbps Network Adapter

The Cable Matters 201495 adds a 5 Gigabit Ethernet port to laptops and tablets that only have USB-C. It targets users who need wired throughput beyond 1 Gbps for large transfers or high-resolution streaming.

Thermals and Power Draw

An aluminium housing dissipates heat without a fan, keeping the adapter silent during typical workloads. The Realtek RTL8157 controller minimises power consumption while maintaining a stable link at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 5 Gbps.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Full 5000 Mbps throughput requires a host port rated for USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) or higher and a Cat 6 or better cable. On Windows or Linux, installing the latest RTL8157 driver can restore peak speed if the OS defaults to a slower rate.

How it compares

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Price $48.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCable Matters
Model name201495
Product colorGrey
Size & build
Product weight0.04 kg

Questions about this item

How do I install the 201495 adapter and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB-C connector into a port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) or higher. The step people miss is confirming the port speed; slower ports will not deliver 5000 Mbps.

What maintenance or replacement will the 201495 need over time?

No routine maintenance is required. If the Realtek RTL8157 driver becomes outdated on Windows or Linux, reinstall the latest version to restore full speed.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy transfers?

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) host-port ceiling caps throughput at 5000 Mbps; thermal throttling from the aluminium housing may reduce sustained rates.

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