Double+ Network Performance
250% the Speed of Gigabit Ethernet
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.
Same Connector and Cabling
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.
No need to rewire your building; existing wiring already supports up to 2.5Gbps
Key Features
Adds a multi-Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port to your computer.
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.
Low-cost adapter connects your computer to infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 5e (or better) cables at distances up to 100 meters.
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.
The drivers that support Solo2.5G are part of your computer’s operating system software; there’s nothing for you to install.
Change the adapter’s settings using operating system tools.
Adapter is pocketable and uses no fan, perfect for use in noise-sensitive environments.
Powered through its USB connection, the Solo2.5G requires no power adapter.
Convenient USB-C captive cable.
Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux. See Tech Specs for details.
Founded in 1986 in Orange County, Southern California — long recognized as a vibrant hub of technology and engineering — Sonnet has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly four decades. We’ve introduced award-winning products that expand performance and connectivity for Mac, Windows, and other industry-standard computers. Many of our team members have been with us for more than 20 years, bringing unmatched expertise across both current and legacy products. Should you ever need technical support, you can count on our knowledgeable staff to provide the help you need.
Little. Bus-powered.
Solo2.5G measures just 1.2 inches wide by 2.8 inches deep by 0.6 inches tall and fits easily into a pocket in your backpack or equipment bag. Enabling truly portable use, this Sonnet adapter is powered by your computer’s USB or Thunderbolt port, connecting via the attached 0.3-meter USB-C cable.
There’s no software for you to install — just connect Solo2.5G to your computer and to the network switch (or directly to 2.5GbE-enabled storage), and then configure the adapter’s settings through the macOS Network control panel, Windows Device Manager, or Linux command line (or graphical utility). How’s that for simple?
Solo2.5G supports the Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE802.3az) standard, which reduces the adapter’s power demands on your computer. The adapter runs cool and silent.
Solo2.5G enables you to achieve faster file transfers to and from your Network Attached Storage (NAS) with 2.5 GbE support.
- macOS, Windows, and Linux support
- 25GbE, 10GbE, 5GbE, and 2.5GbE network experts
- One provider for all your networking solutions
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- Single- and dual-port adapters
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- macOS, Windows, and Linux support
- 25GbE, 10GbE, 5GbE, and 2.5GbE network experts
- One provider for all your networking connections
- Adapters for Thunderbolt computers
- Single- and dual-port adapters
- Copper and optical adapters
- Networking PCIe cards
Solo2.5G USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
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- SFP+ socket with SFP+ SR transceiver
- 2x SFP28 SR transceivers included
- 2x SFP28 SR transceivers included
- SFP+ socket including SFP+ SR transceiver
- 2x SFP28 SR transceivers included
- 2x SFP28 SR transceivers included
- RJ45
- 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- 2x M.2 SSD sockets
Solo2.5G USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
