{"product_id":"2-5gbps-usb-c-usb-a-ethernet-adapter","title":"2.5Gbps USB C and USB A to Ethernet Adapter 2.5G RJ45 LAN Network Converter RTL8156BG for MacBook Pro Air Dell XPS Surface iPhone 15 16 iPad Pro PC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e⚠️ Important Notice: 2.5Gbps Hardware Requirements \u0026amp; Driver Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5Gbps Network Chain Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e To achieve maximum 2.5Gbps (2500Mbps) transfer speeds, your router, network switch, NAS, cabling (Cat6\/Cat6a or higher), and internet service must all support 2.5GBASE-T standards. Connecting to standard 1Gbps or 100Mbps ports will automatically negotiate at their maximum supported speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating System \u0026amp; Drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports plug-and-play operation on modern operating systems including Windows 11\/10, macOS, ChromeOS, and iOS 17+. If your operating system (such as Windows 7\/8\/8.1 or legacy builds) does not automatically recognize the adapter, please download the official Realtek RTL8156BG driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-in-1 Dual Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a native USB-C connector with an attached tethered USB-A adapter. Simply toggle between ports to connect to both modern USB-C\/Thunderbolt and traditional USB-A host devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your network bandwidth and eliminate wireless bottlenecks with this 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A to 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter. Powered by the advanced Realtek RTL8156BG controller, it provides blistering wired transfer speeds up to 2.5 times faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet. 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