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Compact black USB-C to Ethernet adapter with short flexible cable and RJ45 port

Plugable Technologies

Plugable Technologies USBC-TE1000 USB-C to Ethernet adapter

SKU CH-103D-0GV4Z MPN USBC-TE1000

Adds a Gigabit Ethernet port to USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices for faster, more reliable wired network speeds up to 1000Mbps

  • Adapter typeUSB-C to Ethernet
  • Product colorBlack
  • Driverless setup on Windows 10, 11, macOS and iPhone 15
  • Gigabit Ethernet up to 1000 Mbps for faster wired networking
  • Realtek RTL8153 chipset delivers broad OS compatibility
  • Flat flexible cable withstands travel and tight workspaces
  • Adds wired network to USB-C laptops lacking Ethernet ports

Wired Gigabit for USB-C devices

The Plugable USBC-TE1000 adds a 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port to laptops, ultrabooks and tablets that lack built-in Ethernet. It suits remote workers, students and anyone who needs a more stable link than Wi-Fi for video calls, cloud backups or large file transfers. Not intended for gaming consoles or for bridging USB peripherals to a network.

Passive cooling with no fan noise

The adapter draws power directly from the host USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port and runs without active cooling, so it adds no audible noise to a quiet workspace. Its flat flexible printed-circuit cable resists kinking during frequent packing and unpacking. Driverless installation on Windows 10, 11, macOS, ChromeOS and iPhone 15 models means there is no background software consuming CPU cycles.

Sustained throughput on real networks

On USB 3.0 hosts the Realtek RTL8153 chipset can sustain near-gigabit rates during long downloads, backups or peer-to-peer copies, while USB 2.0 hosts typically deliver up to 480Mbps. Jumbo frame support at 4K and hardware checksum offload reduce protocol overhead during prolonged heavy traffic. The link and activity LEDs give immediate visual confirmation that the negotiated speed remains stable over hours of continuous use.

How it compares

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Price $25.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePlugable Technologies
Model nameUSBC-TE1000
Part numberUSBC-TE1000
Adapter typeUSB-C to Ethernet
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size160 × 80 × 16 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the USBC-TE1000, and what step do people skip?

Plug the adapter into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port and connect an Ethernet cable; the step users miss is confirming the link LED lights up, which proves the gigabit negotiation completed.

What part of the USBC-TE1000 will wear out first?

The RJ45 port and the flat flexible printed circuit cable endure the most physical stress from repeated insertion and bending, so they are the components most likely to need replacement.

What limits sustained throughput on the USBC-TE1000?

The USB 2.0 bus caps practical speed at 480 Mbps, while USB 3.0 allows up to 1000 Mbps; the Realtek RTL8153 chipset handles the gigabit Ethernet link, but the host USB version is the first bottleneck.

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