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Compact black USB-C to RJ45 Ethernet adapter with aluminium housing and braided cable

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No Sew USB-C to 5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter Black

SKU CH-XEC0-20C5Q

Adds a 5 Gbps wired Ethernet port to USB-C or Thunderbolt devices with plug-and-play support across Windows, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux and ChromeOS

  • Adapter typeType
  • Connector finishPremium Aluminum Housing
  • Connector typeRJ45
  • Units per package1
  • Product typeUSB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet
  • Product colorBlack
  • 5 Gbps wired speed for 4K streaming and fast NAS transfers backed by Realtek RTL8157 chip
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 10, 11 and macOS 14.5+ with no driver install required
  • Works with USB-C 3.2 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5 ports on laptops, MacBooks and iPads
  • Aluminum housing and braided cable resist wear and aid heat dissipation during heavy use
  • Backward compatible with 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps networks using CAT6 or better cable

USB-C 5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter for Laptops

This compact adapter adds a 5 Gbps wired network port to any device with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4/5 port. It suits professionals, streamers and gamers who need stable, low-latency connectivity beyond standard Gigabit speeds. Plug-and-play support covers Windows 10/11, macOS 14.5+, iPadOS 17.5.1+, iOS 17.5.1+, Linux kernel 6.10 and ChromeOS.

Realtek RTL8157 Controller Determines Peak

The adapter relies on the Realtek RTL8157 chip to deliver 5 Gbps Ethernet over a USB 3.2 Gen 1 link. Full line-rate performance requires a host port capable of 10 Gbps signalling, such as USB4 or Thunderbolt 3/4/5, and a CAT6 or higher cable. On USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 5 Gbps ports the link becomes the bottleneck.

Handles 4K/8K Streaming and Large NAS Transfers

The 5 Gbps headroom comfortably sustains high-bitrate 4K and 8K video streams, responsive online gaming and fast file moves to local servers or NAS boxes. It tops out at the adapter's 5 Gbps ceiling, so 10 Gbps internet plans or multi-gigabit LANs above 5 Gbps will saturate the link. Not compatible with Android devices or gaming consoles.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineUSB-C to 5 Gbit/s Ethernet Adapter
Model nameUSB-C to 5 Gbit/s Ethernet Adapter
Part numberBrosTrend USB-C to 5 Gb Ethernet Adapter
Product typeUSB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet
Adapter typeType
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector typeRJ45
Size & build
Connector finishPremium Aluminum Housing
Product dimensions20'
Product weight40 g
In the box
Units per package1
In the box1 x USB-C, USB Type-C, RJ45 Ethernet

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps rating actually deliver when the adapter is plugged into my laptop?

It provides up to five times the throughput of standard Gigabit Ethernet, so large NAS transfers, 4K or 8K streams and low-latency gaming run at the full 5 Gbps line rate when the rest of the chain supports it.

Which USB-C standard does the adapter use and what speed ceiling does that impose?

The adapter uses a USB 3.2 Type-C connector that is backward compatible with USB 3.0, 3.1 and 4.0 as well as Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5, so the 5 Gbps Ethernet link is never bottlenecked by the USB interface.

What physical space and cabling do I need to mount and connect this adapter?

The aluminium-bodied dongle weighs 40 grams and has a 20 cm braided nylon tail, so it sits flat beside any USB-C port and reaches a CAT6 or higher Ethernet patch cable without strain.

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