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Cable Matters, with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts, offers a complete line of cables, adapters, docking stations, and networking products for the home, office, and data center. Cable Matters offers first-class, quality, and affordable products backed by an exceptional customer experience.
USB-C Cables & Hubs & Adapters
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USB-C Cables & Hubs & Adapters
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Is this adapter compatible with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 ports?
Yes, the adapter is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and standard USB-C ports that support data transfer.
I’m not getting the expected network speed with this adapter. What should I do?
Try installing the latest driver from Realtek (Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet Controller Software). The adapter is plug-and-play, but sometimes the default driver may limit speed. Updating the driver usually fixes the issue and improves performance.
Is this adapter backward compatible with 1Gb or 100Mbps networks?
Yes, the adapter supports 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, and 100Mbps Ethernet speeds.
Does it work with Mac, Windows, and Linux?
Yes, it is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and iOS (iPad Pro). Driver installation may be required for best performance. However, this adapter does not support Android devices.
What devices can I use this with?
It works with laptops, desktops, tablets, and other devices with USB-C or Thunderbolt ports that support data transfer, including MacBook, iMac, Dell XPS, Surface, and iPad Pro.
Comparison Chart
 USB C to 2.5Gbps Ethernet |  USB C to 5Gbps Ethernet |  USB C to 2.5G with 140W |  USB to 2.5Gb Ethernet |  USB C to 10Gbps Ethernet |  Cat 8 SFTP Patch Cable |  Shielded Cat 6A Cable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
TB3/TB4 Compatible | ? | ? | ? | — | ? | — | — |
Input Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-A | USB-C | — | — |
Output Ports | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet + PD | Ethernet | Ethernet | — | — |
Ethernet | 2.5Gbps | 5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps | 10Gbps |
Model | 201485 | 201495 | 201453 | 202485 | 201496 | 160051 | 160012 |
Is this adapter compatible with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 ports?
Yes, the adapter is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and standard USB-C ports that support data transfer.
I’m not getting the expected network speed with this adapter. What should I do?
Try installing the latest driver from Realtek (Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet Controller Software). The adapter is plug-and-play, but sometimes the default driver may limit speed. Updating the driver usually fixes the issue and improves performance.
Is this adapter backward compatible with 1Gb or 100Mbps networks?
Yes, the adapter supports 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, and 100Mbps Ethernet speeds.
Does it work with Mac, Windows, and Linux?
Yes, it is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and iOS (iPad Pro). Driver installation may be required for best performance. However, this adapter does not support Android devices.
What devices can I use this with?
It works with laptops, desktops, tablets, and other devices with USB-C or Thunderbolt ports that support data transfer, including MacBook, iMac, Dell XPS, Surface, and iPad Pro.
Comparison Chart
USB C to 2.5Gbps Ethernet |  USB C to 5Gbps Ethernet |  USB C to 2.5G with 140W |  USB to 2.5Gb Ethernet | USB C to 10Gbps Ethernet | Cat 8 SFTP Patch Cable | Shielded Cat 6A Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TB3/TB4 Compatible | ||||||
| ? | ? | ? | — | ? | — | — |
| Input Port | ||||||
| USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-A | USB-C | — | — |
| Output Ports | ||||||
| Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet + PD | Ethernet | Ethernet | — | — |
| Ethernet | ||||||
| 2.5Gbps | 5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Model | ||||||
| 201485 | 201495 | 201453 | 202485 | 201496 | 160051 | 160012 |
Cable Matters, with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts, offers a complete line of cables, adapters, docking stations, and networking products for the home, office, and data center. Cable Matters offers first-class, quality, and affordable products backed by an exceptional customer experience.
USB-C Cables & Hubs & Adapters
USB-C Cables & Hubs & Adapters
