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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 |  USB-A · 2.5GbE |  USB-C · 2.5GbE |  USB4/TB · 10GbE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — |
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.
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 | USB-A · 2.5GbE | USB-C · 2.5GbE | USB4/TB · 10GbE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | |||
| — | — | — | — |
| Price | |||
| — | — | — | — |
| 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.