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.
- Add a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port to your computer with USB-C or Thunderbolt ports
- Build a high-speed intranet in your office or studio by just changing your switch
- Attach to fast NBASE-T Network Attached Storage (NAS)
- Connect directly to a 2.5Gb Ethernet-capable WiFi Router
Same Connector and Cabling | 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.
250% the Speed of Gigabit Ethernet | 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 | Adds 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
Adds a multi-Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port to your computer
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.
- General Information
- Manufacturer
- Sonnet Technologies, Inc
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.sonnettech.com
- Brand Name
- Sonnet
- Product Line
- Solo
- Product Type
- 2.5Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 2 Year
- Technical Information
- Ethernet Controller Manufacturer
- Realtek
- Ethernet Controller Model
- RTL8156
- Interfaces/Ports
- Host Interface
- USB Type C
- Total Number of Ports
- 1
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports
- 1
- Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Maximum Operating Distance
- 328.08 ft
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate
- 2.50 Gbit/s
- Network & Communication
- Network Technology
- 2.5GBase-T
- 1000Base-T
- 100Base-TX
- Physical Characteristics
- Form Factor
- Portable
- Height
- 0.6"
- Width
- 1.2"
- Depth
- 2.8"
- Weight (Approximate)
- 1.30 oz
- Miscellaneous
- Application/Usage
- Network
- Device Supported
- iPad
- Computer
- Chromebook
- Mac
- NAS Storage Device
- iPad Pro
- Operating System Compatibility
- Mac OS
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Linux Kernel 5.4+
- ChromeOS
- iPadOS 16
- Environmental Compliance
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 3