CABLE_BO USB-C 2.5G Ethernet Adapter

The Lenovo USB-C 2.5G Ethernet Adapter adds a wired RJ-45 Ethernet connection rated up to 2.5 Gbps to a USB-C notebook, making it suitable for system imaging and large-file transfers when used with a 2.5Gbps-capable switch or router.

Recommended For

• Notebook users who need a wired connection for office or school networks, especially when their computer lacks an Ethernet jack.
• Users with a 2.5Gbps-capable router or switch who move large files or image systems over a wired network and want more bandwidth than Gigabit Ethernet provides.
• IT staff who connect USB-C notebooks to wired networks for imaging or use PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, or MAC pass-through, provided the host computer supports those features.
• Mini-PC or workstation users who have a compatible USB-C port and want to add 2.5GbE without installing an internal PCIe network card.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When copying large project files between a USB-C laptop and a 2.5GbE NAS, the adapter can speed up transfers compared with a gigabit connection, provided the NAS, switch, cabling, and laptop also support the faster link.
• During system imaging or device setup, a technician can connect a USB-C laptop to the wired network to access deployment resources and transfer system images; the faster link is useful when the network infrastructure supports 2.5GbE.
• For a laptop without an Ethernet jack, the adapter provides a wired connection to a compatible 2.5GbE router or switch, letting the user access a multi-gig home or office network without relying on Wi-Fi.
• When using multi-gig internet on a laptop, the adapter can provide a wired route to a 2.5GbE-capable router; internet speeds above gigabit are possible only if the service, router, USB connection, and computer support them.