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USB-C Ethernet Adapters
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Belkin USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter
Choose Belkin’s USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter for a Mac or Windows laptop on a wired network.1
The alternatives
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Belkin USB-C to Ethernet + Charge Adapter 100W
Choose Belkin Ethernet + Charge Adapter 100W when Ethernet and charging need to share one USB-C port.25
Choose TRENDnet TUC-ET2G if you also need USB-A; its included connector adapter covers both plug types.4
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Belkin USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter
- Link speed
- 2,500 Mbps1
Belkin USB-C to Ethernet + Charge Adapter 100W
- Link speed
- 1,000 Mbps6
Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- Link speed
- 1,000 Mbps3
TRENDnet TUC-ET2G
- Link speed
- 2,500 Mbps4
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| Specification | Belkin USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter | Belkin USB-C to Ethernet + Charge Adapter 100W | Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter | TRENDnet TUC-ET2G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link speed | 2,500 Mbps1 | 1,000 Mbps6 | 1,000 Mbps3 | 2,500 Mbps4 |
| Host plug | USB c only1 | USB c only2 | USB c only3 | USB c with USB a adapter4 |
| Passthrough charging | Not published | Yes5 | Not published | Not published |
| Cable length | Not published | 13.1 cm5 | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system support | Mac, Windows, Chrome operating systems1 | Mac, Windows, Chrome, Linux Operating Systems2 | Mac, Windows, Chrome operating systems3 | Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, 7 MacOS® 10.10 – 10.154 |
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Belkin USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter
- Host plug
- USB c only1
Belkin USB-C to Ethernet + Charge Adapter 100W
- Host plug
- USB c only2
Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- Host plug
- USB c only3
TRENDnet TUC-ET2G
- Host plug
- USB c with USB a adapter4
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| Specification | Our pickBelkin USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter | Belkin USB-C to Ethernet + Charge Adapter 100W | Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter | TRENDnet TUC-ET2G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link speed | 2,500 Mbps1 | 1,000 Mbps6 | 1,000 Mbps3 | 2,500 Mbps4 |
| Host plug | USB c only1 | USB c only2 | USB c only3 | USB c with USB a adapter4 |
| Passthrough charging | Not published | Yes5 | Not published | Not published |
| Cable length | Not published | 13.1 cm5 | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system support | Mac, Windows, Chrome operating systems1 | Mac, Windows, Chrome, Linux Operating Systems2 | Mac, Windows, Chrome operating systems3 | Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, 7 MacOS® 10.10 – 10.154 |