The Plugable USB-A and C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter allows you to add wired 2.5 Gigabit network support to Windows desktops, laptops, 2-in-1s, and tablets, as well as Mac and Linux systems via an available female USB-A or C 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 connector. Supporting 2.5 GbE speeds via compatible networks, this adapter allows you to replace or upgrade the network adapter on your computer. Or, use this USB network adapter to improve transfer speeds compared to Fast or Gigabit Ethernet adapters.
This adapter is compatible with Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.7 and later. Additionally, this adapter offers basic functionality with Linux kernel 3.2 or full functionality with Linux kernel 5.0 and later. When using this adapter with macOS Catalina and earlier, separate driver installation may be required for full performance. Please note, this adapter is not a solution for connecting USB devices like printers and hard drives to a network. This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, WiFi, or mobile data between multiple devices.
When accessing sites on the internet, the bandwidth provided by your internet service provider (ISP) will likely determine your ultimate speeds. Lab testing by Plugable using the iPerf application on a local server has yielded speeds up to 2.37 Gb/s. However, speeds will depend on the capabilities of your host system and other network devices.
Please note, older versions of Windows, Linux, and macOS may require a driver download for the adapter to function. Older macOS versions will have limited functionality, including a 1 Gb/s link rate and no jumbo frame support, until the driver is updated through a separate install.
Please note, this adapter is not compatible with ARM-based Windows and Windows Mobile, most Android devices, TiVo Series 2 devices, Nintendo Wii or Switch, or other non-Windows or non-Mac platforms. Furthermore, it is not recommended for use with FreeBSD or pfSense.