Faster Transfers Across Existing Cabling Have you recently installed a new Ethernet switch capable of supporting 2.5 Gb Ethernet (NBASE-T) on your network? Interested in economically more than doubling network performance at every desk using the existing Cat 5e cabling already in your office walls? Sonnet has the solution — Solo2.5G™, an affordable USB-C to 2.5 Gb Ethernet adapter that provides an RJ45 port for superfast 2.5 Gigabit network connectivity to Mac, Windows, Chromebook and Linux computers with USB-C or Thunderbolt™ ports, as well as iPad tablets with USB-C or Thunderbolt ports.
Faster Speeds with 2.5 GbE Switch Featuring NBASE-T technology (also known as multi-Gigabit Ethernet), Sonnet's compact Solo2.5G adapter supports 2.5 Gb/s link speeds (2.5GBASE-T) over common Cat 5e or better cabling when used with a compatible 2.5 Gb Ethernet switch or 10 Gb Ethernet switch with NBASE-T support. Very affordable 2.5 GbE models from Asustor, Cisco, D-Link, Netgear, QNAP, TP-Link, TRENDnet, and others are available now.
Connected to the right switch, you can get great performance gains — 250 percent the speed of Gigabit Ethernet — without rewiring! In case you’re connecting to a switch without NBASE-T support, Solo2.5G also supports 1 Gb/s and 100 Mb/s link speeds.
Upgrade to 2.5G Ethernet with Existing Cat 5e Cable No need to rewire your building; existing wiring already supports up to 2.5Gbps
Key Features Ethernet Port Icon Adds 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity Adds a multi-Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port to your computer.
NBASE-T Icon Supports NBASE-T Standard 2.5Gb/s speed supported when used with a multi-Gigabit compatible switch or router. Also supports 1 Gb/s and 100 Mb/s speeds.
Budget Friendly Low-cost adapter connects your computer to infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 5e (or better) cables at distances up to 100 meters.
Broad Computer Compatibility Connects to any USB-C or Thunderbolt computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt device daisy chain. Also works with certain iPad tablets.
Zero Driver Installation The drivers that support Solo2.5G are part of your computer’s operating system software; there’s nothing for you to install.
Easy Configuration Change the adapter’s settings using operating system tools.
Small and Silent Adapter is pocketable and uses no fan, perfect for use in noise-sensitive environments.
Bus-powered Powered through its USB connection, the Solo2.5G requires no power adapter.
USB Cable Convenient USB-C captive cable.
Compatibility
Mac Compatibility
Mac with Thunderbolt or USB-C ports macOS 14+ macOS Tahoe compatible
Windows Compatibility
Windows computer with Thunderbolt or USB-C ports Windows 11
Linux Compatiblity
Linux computer with Thunderbolt or USB-C ports Linux kernel 6.1, 6.12
Chromebook Compatibility
Chromebook with Thunderbolt or USB-C ports Chrome OS 126+
iPad Compatibility
iPad, iPad Air, or iPad mini with a USB-C port iPad Pro (M series) with a Thunderbolt port iPadOS 18+
Part Number SOLO-NBASE-T
Warranty 2-year
Form Factor USB-C adapter
External Connectors One RJ45 port
2.5GbE Controller Realtek RTL8156
Network Support 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (100 meters using Cat 5e [or better] cabling)
Packets Maximum packet size: up to 9000 bytes (Jumbo Frames)(1)
Data Rates Supported 2.5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s, 100 Mb/s
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.2 x 2.8 x 0.6 in (3.0 x 7.1 x 1.6 cm)
Weight 1.3oz (37g) including cable
Compliance RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863) IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
What's In The Box Solo2.5G USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (with captive 0.3-meter USB-C cable)
