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201485 single adapter, aluminum, USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet

Ethernet speed:
2.5Gbps, with 1Gbps and 100Mbps backwards compatibility
Host interface:
USB-C; compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5, and standard USB-C data ports
Chipset:
Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet controller (Realtek 2.5G family)

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Model: 201485

One aluminum USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter with a braided pigtail.

Condition:
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Quantity:
1 unit

Important limit: Limited to 2.5Gbps, so 10Gb networks run at 2.5Gb through it

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Cable Matters Aluminum USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter (201485)

A USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter in an aluminum housing with a braided pigtail, for laptops and tablets without a built-in Ethernet port.

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Selected package: 201485 single adapter, aluminum, USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet.

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  • 201485, USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet (this record)

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    One aluminum USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter with a braided pigtail.
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  • Cable Matters sells similar aluminum adapters at 5Gb and 10Gb; check the model number 201485 for the 2.5Gb version.

Why people pick it

  • 2.5Gb Ethernet port for multi-gig internet plans and fast LAN transfers over USB-C
  • Aluminum housing and braided pigtail for heat dissipation and durability
  • Plug-and-play on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS and iPadOS
  • Backwards compatible with 1Gb and 100Mbps networks

Know before you buy

  • Limited to 2.5Gbps, so 10Gb networks run at 2.5Gb through it
  • No Android device support
  • Best speed may require installing the latest Realtek driver on some systems

Full specifications

Ethernet speed2.5Gbps, with 1Gbps and 100Mbps backwards compatibility
Host interfaceUSB-C; compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5, and standard USB-C data ports
ChipsetRealtek USB 2.5G Ethernet controller (Realtek 2.5G family)
HousingAluminum shell for durability and heat dissipation, with a braided pigtail cable
OS compatibility (maker)Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS and iOS (iPad Pro); does not support Android devices
DriverPlug-and-play on most systems; Cable Matters recommends the latest Realtek USB 2.5G Ethernet Controller driver for best speed, especially on older OSes or certain Linux kernels
Typical devicesMacBook, iMac, Dell XPS, Surface, iPad Pro and other USB-C laptops, desktops and tablets
Product ID201485

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