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A small pine-green USB-C to RJ45 network adapter

ONTEN USB-C to 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter Pine Green

SKU CH-4XF5-WCQH1

A compact USB-C adapter adds a 2.5 Gbps RJ45 port for fast wired networking

  • Product colorPine Green
  • Product weight0.059 kg
  • 5 Gbps Ethernet for faster wired networking
  • USB-C connection works with Thunderbolt 4/3 hosts
  • Pine Green finish adds a distinctive look
  • Lightweight 0.059 kg design suits mobile use
  • Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro/Max and 2023 MacBook models

Pine Green USB-C Ethernet Adapter

The ONTEN adapter adds a 2.5Gbps RJ45 port to devices that only have USB-C, such as recent MacBook Pro and Air models, iPad Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. It is aimed at users who need a wired link faster than standard gigabit without opening the computer.

Practical limits of the USB-C interface

The connection tops out at 2500Mbps, so the link cannot exceed that throughput even if the switch or router supports higher speeds. Thunderbolt 3 and 4 hosts can carry the required bandwidth, but the adapter itself does not negotiate anything above 2.5Gbps.

Plug-and-play installation

Driver-less operation is typical on macOS, iPadOS and recent Windows releases, so the adapter works as soon as it is inserted. The only common issue occurs when a host USB-C port lacks data lanes or supplies insufficient power, in which case the link will not come up.

How it compares

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Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 1,221 comparable items (median $19.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameONTEN
Product colorPine Green
Size & build
Product weight0.059 kg

Questions about this item

Which color and weight combination suits a mobile setup?

The adapter comes in Pine Green and weighs 0.059 kilograms, making it light enough to carry in a laptop sleeve without adding bulk.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the 2500Mbps rating?

The 2500Mbps link supports up to 2.5 Gbps wired throughput, so large file transfers and low-latency gaming benefit from the full bandwidth when the router and cabling match.

How does the Thunderbolt connection affect the speed ceiling?

Thunderbolt 4 and 3 ports provide ample PCIe bandwidth, so the adapter’s 2.5 Gbps Ethernet link runs at line rate without being bottlenecked by the host interface.

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