USB-C to 5Gb Ethernet Adapter, 5GbE/2.5GbE Multi-Gig (NT-C5GA) | 5 Gigabit wired LAN, USB-C to RJ45, USB 3.2 Gen 2 for full 5Gbps, Windows/macOS/Linux, Not WiFi or cellular, Aluminum

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Product description Multi-Gig Over USB-C USB-C to 5GbE Ethernet Add a fast, stable 5GbE / 2.5GbE wired connection to your laptop or desktop through a single USB-C port. For the full 5Gbps, use a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with a 5GbE router or switch and a CAT6a cable — on a USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 port it runs at about 2.5Gbps. Works on Windows, macOS & Linux WIDE COMPATIBILITY Connects over any data-capable USB-C port — USB 3.x, USB4, or Thunderbolt. Driver-free on Windows and macOS; Linux uses a recent Realtek driver. Note: not for power-only (charge-only) USB-C ports. True Multi-Gig, Automatic 5G / 2.5G / 1G AUTO-SENSE Auto-negotiates to the fastest speed your network supports — 5GbE, 2.5GbE, 1GbE, or 100Mbps. Status LEDs confirm your link: green = 5GbE, amber = a lower speed. Faster Than Gigabit UP TO 5× THE SPEED Move big files, back up, stream, and game over a wired 5GbE / 2.5GbE link. Full 5Gbps needs a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and 5GbE network gear. SABRENT USB Type-C to 5G Ethernet LAN Adapter (NT-C5GA) Add fast 5GbE / 2.5GbE wired networking to your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer over a single USB-C port. For the full 5Gbps: use a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) port, a 5GbE router or switch, and a CAT6a+ cable. On a USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 port you'll get about 2.5Gbps. Driver-free on Windows & macOS (run Windows Update if speed is low); Linux uses a recent Realtek r8157 driver. Aluminum heatsink body · Realtek RTL8157CG · integrated USB-C cable · bus-powered · status LEDs. Data-capable USB-C ports only (not charge-only). Find the Right SABRENT Network Adapter USB-C · 5GbE Add to Cart USB-A · 2.5GbE Add to Cart USB-C · 2.5GbE Add to Cart USB4/TB · 10GbE Add to Cart Customer Reviews 3.9 out of 5 stars 370 4.3 out of 5 stars 56 4.3 out of 5 stars 510 3.7 out of 5 stars 426 Price $34.32$34.32 $22.49$22.49 $23.39$23.39 $129.99$129.99 Max speed 5GbE 2.5GbE 2.5GbE 10GbE Connector USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) USB-A (USB 3.0) USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) USB-C — Thunderbolt 3-5 & USB4 Works with USB-C (Gen 2 for full 5G) Any USB-A port Any USB-C data port Thunderbolt/USB4 only Best for Creators, 5G NAS Desktops & older laptops MacBooks & modern laptops 10G NAS/servers, Mac & TB rigs Setup Plug-and-play (Win/Mac) Plug-and-play Plug-and-play Driver install (Win/Linux) Cable for full speed CAT6a+ CAT5e+ CAT5e+ CAT6a+ Chipset Realtek RTL8157CG Realtek RTL8156BG Realtek RTL8156BG Marvell AQC113 Wake-on-LAN ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Why am I not getting 5Gbps speeds? Full 5Gbps needs every part of the chain to support 5GbE: a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) port, a 5GbE router/switch/NAS, and a CAT6a+ cable. If any link is slower, the adapter auto-negotiates down. Also confirm your source can deliver 5Gbps. Why is my connection limited to 2.5Gbps or lower? The usual cause is a USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) port — after USB overhead, real speed lands near 2.5Gbps. Use a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, confirm your switch and cable (CAT6a+) support 5GbE, and on Windows run Windows Update for the latest Realtek driver. Does this work with all USB-C devices? It works with data-capable USB-C ports (USB 3.x, USB4, or Thunderbolt 3/4). It will NOT work on power-only / charge-only ports. Support on phones and tablets varies; it's built for Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Do I need to install drivers? Windows 10/11 and macOS are driver-free. If Windows is slow right after plugging in, run Windows Update for the latest Realtek driver. Linux uses a recent Realtek r8157 kernel driver. Newest drivers are on Sabrent.com. Why is my adapter warm? Warmth is normal — the aluminum body acts as a heatsink and multi-gig adapters run warm during sustained transfers. Keep it in open air for long, heavy workloads; performance is unaffected.

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• FULL 5Gbps NEEDS A USB 3.2 GEN 2 (10Gbps) PORT: Plug into a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and connect to a 5GbE router/switch with a CAT6a (or better) cable to reach the full 5Gbps. On a USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) port, expect around 2.5Gbps — still a big jump over standard Gigabit.
• TRUE MULTI-GIG, AUTO-NEGOTIATING: Automatically connects at 5GbE, 2.5GbE, 1GbE, or 100Mbps to match your network — 802.3bz / 5GBASE-T compliant, backward compatible with all your existing gear. Great for faster NAS access, file transfers, streaming, and low-latency work.
• DRIVERS ONLY WHEN NEEDED — EASY SETUP: Windows 10/11 and macOS are driver-free. If Windows connects slowly, run Windows Update to pull the latest Realtek driver. Linux uses a recent Realtek r8157 kernel driver. The newest drivers are always on Sabrent.com.
• USB-C ONLY — CHECK YOUR PORT: This is a USB-C-to-Ethernet adapter for data-capable USB-C ports (USB 3.x / USB4 / Thunderbolt). It will not work on power-only (charge-only) USB-C ports. The USB-C cable is integrated — nothing extra to buy.
• ALUMINUM BUILD, RTL8157CG CHIPSET: A rugged aluminum housing doubles as a heatsink for stable performance during long transfers. Powered by the Realtek RTL8157CG controller. Bus-powered (no external power) with LED indicators: green = 5GbE, amber = lower speed.

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