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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 Hubs & Ethernet Adapters
KVM & USB Transfer Cable
Do I need to install a driver?
It works plug and play on many systems. For best compatibility and stability, installing the latest Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet Controller driver is recommended, especially on older operating systems or certain Linux kernels.
What can affect the actual network speed?
Actual performance depends on the host USB port, Ethernet cable, router or switch capability, ISP speed, and overall network setup.
Is this adapter compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, or TV devices?
No. This adapter is not compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, or TV devices.
Which operating systems are supported?
This adapter supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS systems with a USB-A port.
Does this adapter work with USB-C ports?
No, it requires a USB-A port. For USB-C devices, use a compatible USB-C to Ethernet adapter (Model No. 201485 or 201453).
Comparison Chart
 USB A to 2.5Gbps Ethernet |  USB to Ethernet Adapter |  USB to 4-Port Ethernet |  USB C to 2.5Gbps Ethernet |  USB C to 2.5G with 140W |  USB C to 5Gbps Ethernet |  Shielded Cat 6A Cable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
TB3/TB4 Compatible | - | - | - | ? | ? | ? | — |
Input Port | USB-A | USB-A | USB-A | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | — |
Output Ports | Ethernet | Ethernet | 4x Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet + PD | Ethernet | — |
Ethernet | 2.5Gbps | 1000Mbps | 1000Mbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 5Gbps | 10Gbps |
Model | 202485 | 202013 | 202069 | 201485 | 201453 | 201495 | 160012 |
Do I need to install a driver?
It works plug and play on many systems. For best compatibility and stability, installing the latest Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet Controller driver is recommended, especially on older operating systems or certain Linux kernels.
What can affect the actual network speed?
Actual performance depends on the host USB port, Ethernet cable, router or switch capability, ISP speed, and overall network setup.
Is this adapter compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, or TV devices?
No. This adapter is not compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, or TV devices.
Which operating systems are supported?
This adapter supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS systems with a USB-A port.
Does this adapter work with USB-C ports?
No, it requires a USB-A port. For USB-C devices, use a compatible USB-C to Ethernet adapter (Model No. 201485 or 201453).
Comparison Chart
USB A to 2.5Gbps Ethernet | USB to Ethernet Adapter | USB to 4-Port Ethernet | USB C to 2.5Gbps Ethernet | USB C to 2.5G with 140W | USB C to 5Gbps Ethernet | Shielded Cat 6A Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TB3/TB4 Compatible | ||||||
| - | - | - | ? | ? | ? | — |
| Input Port | ||||||
| USB-A | USB-A | USB-A | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | — |
| Output Ports | ||||||
| Ethernet | Ethernet | 4x Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet + PD | Ethernet | — |
| Ethernet | ||||||
| 2.5Gbps | 1000Mbps | 1000Mbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 5Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Model | ||||||
| 202485 | 202013 | 202069 | 201485 | 201453 | 201495 | 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 Hubs & Ethernet Adapters
KVM & USB Transfer Cable