Cable Matters USB C to 5GbE Ethernet Adapter with 140W PD Charging, 5 Gigabit LAN RJ45, USB4 & Thunderbolt 5/4/3, for MacBook USBC Laptops

USB-C to 5GbE Ethernet Adapter (5GBASE-T): Get up to 5,000Mbps RJ45 wired speed for 4K/8K streaming, gaming, video calls and large file transfers. For full 5Gbps, your USB-C port must support USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)+ and you need 5GbE network equipment. 140W USB-C Power Delivery: Charge a MacBook or USB-C laptop while using Ethernet. Supports USB-C PD up to 140W with a compatible PD charger and USB-C charging cable (charger/cable not included). Ideal for desk setups, docking stations and travel. Stable Low-Latency Networking: Realtek RTL8157 chipset delivers consistent throughput with efficient power/heat management, typically more reliable than Wi-Fi for remote work and content creation. Auto-negotiates 5Gbps/2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps to match your router/switch. Premium Aluminium Housing + Braided Cable: Durable aluminium shell helps dissipate heat; braided USB-C pigtail adds flexibility and strain relief to reduce wear during daily plug/unplug use. Wide Compatibility & Driver Notes: Works with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, USB4 and USB-C data ports (also functions as an ethernet to USB-C adapter) on MacBook, iMac, Dell XPS, Surface and iPad Pro. macOS is plug-and-play (keep macOS updated). Windows or some Linux kernels may perform best with the latest Realtek RTL8157 driver. Not supported on most Android devices.