Get the Most out of Wired Connection Speeds
The Plugable 2.5Gbps USB to Ethernet Adapter (USBC-E2500) is for users looking to move beyond Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This 2.5gb USB Ethernet adapter delivers next-gen performance using your existing Cat 5e Ethernet cables - no expensive upgrade needed. With USBC to Ethernet support, you can connect a wide range of devices and double your network’s speeds compared to standard Gigabit. The adapter comes with a Hybrid 2-in1 connection that converts from USB-C to USB-A, so you always have the right connection.
Some common uses include:
- Adding wired 2.5 Gigabit network support to Windows desktops, iPhone 15/16 / Pro / Pro Max, Ultrabooks, 2-in-1s, tablets, or notebooks—as well as Mac and Linux systems
- Replacing or upgrading network adapters for your computer
- USB network adapters can improve transfer speeds compared to 10/100/1000 adapters, and most wireless networks
- Adding additional network interfaces, and transferring files peer-to-peer over Ethernet
Please note, this adapter is not a solution for connecting USB devices like printers, hard drives, etc to a network. This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, WiFi, or mobile data between multiple devices.
Compare Plugable Ethernet Adapters
 USBC-E2500 |  USBC-E2500PD |  USBC-E5000 |  USBC-E1000 |  USB3-E1000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — |
Connection to Host | USB 3.0 and USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB 3.0 |
Link Rate | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps | 10/100/1000/2500/5000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps |
Thunderbolt Compatible | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Compatibility | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS |
Power Passthrough | No | Yes (100W) | No | No | No |
Tech Specs
Get the Most out of Wired Connection Speeds
The Plugable 2.5Gbps USB to Ethernet Adapter (USBC-E2500) is for users looking to move beyond Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This 2.5gb USB Ethernet adapter delivers next-gen performance using your existing Cat 5e Ethernet cables - no expensive upgrade needed. With USBC to Ethernet support, you can connect a wide range of devices and double your network’s speeds compared to standard Gigabit. The adapter comes with a Hybrid 2-in1 connection that converts from USB-C to USB-A, so you always have the right connection.
Some common uses include:
- Adding wired 2.5 Gigabit network support to Windows desktops, iPhone 15/16 / Pro / Pro Max, Ultrabooks, 2-in-1s, tablets, or notebooks—as well as Mac and Linux systems
- Replacing or upgrading network adapters for your computer
- USB network adapters can improve transfer speeds compared to 10/100/1000 adapters, and most wireless networks
- Adding additional network interfaces, and transferring files peer-to-peer over Ethernet
Please note, this adapter is not a solution for connecting USB devices like printers, hard drives, etc to a network. This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, WiFi, or mobile data between multiple devices.
Compare Plugable Ethernet Adapters
USBC-E2500 | USBC-E2500PD | USBC-E5000 | USBC-E1000 | USB3-E1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Connection to Host | ||||
| USB 3.0 and USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB 3.0 |
| Link Rate | ||||
| 10/100/1000/2500Mbps | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps | 10/100/1000/2500/5000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Thunderbolt Compatible | ||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Compatibility | ||||
| Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS | Windows/macOS/ChromeOS |
| Power Passthrough | ||||
| No | Yes (100W) | No | No | No |
Tech Specs
| Host Interface | Compatible with USB 3.0 Type-A 5Gbps and USB Type-C |
|---|---|
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE), 9K Jumbo Frames (Windows Only) |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux Kernel 3.2 and newer, iPhone 15 / 16 / Pro / Pro Max |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8156B USB Multi-Gig Ethernet chipset |
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