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USB-C 3.1 to 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter

TUC-ET2G (Version v1.0R)

  • IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T compliant
  • USB-C 3.1 connection interface
  • 2.5GBASE-T supports up to 2.5Gbps connection speeds
  • Compatible with existing Cat5e or better cabling
  • Supports 802.1p (CoS) and 802.1Q (VLAN)
  • Compact design
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TUC-ET2G (Version v1.0R) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the TUC-ET2G (Version v2.0R). For a list of discontinued products, click here.

TRENDnet's USB-C 3.1 to 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter, model TUC-ET2G, is equipped with a 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 port that provides higher gigabit speeds capable of up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling. This USB-C 2.5G Ethernet adapter features a USB-C 3.1 interface that easily connects a USB-C enabled notebook to a high-speed 2.5GBASE-T network.

Line art illustration of a USB-C plug, with a laptop and desktop, showing compatibility.

USB-C 3.1

Use the USB-C 2.5G Ethernet adapter to easily connect a USB-C 3.1 enabled notebook.

Line art illustration of a USB-C 3.1 to 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet adapter. The image displays a cable with a USB-C connector on one end and an Ethernet port on the other, connected by a curved line representing the cable. The USB-C connector is slim and reversible, while the Ethernet port is wider with a notched top indicating where the cable would click into place. The simplicity of the line art emphasizes the sleek design of the adapter, which facilitates high-speed data transfer between devices and networks.

Integrated Cable

Integrated 12.6cm (4.9 in.) USB-C cable accommodates most installations.

A network diagram illustrates how a laptop connects to a network switch using a USB-C 3.1 to 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter.

2.5GBASE-T Port

Equipped with a 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 port that provides gigabit speeds of up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling.

A laptop is placed on a desk with an external device connected via a cable, likely a network adapter, which is also connected to a router or modem on the desk. This setup suggests a wired internet connection between the laptop and the router through the adapter. The scene is depicted in a line drawing style, emphasizing the connectivity and arrangement of the devices on the desk.
TRENDnet network adapter is shown from different angles. It features a 2.5GBASE-T port, LED indicators, and a USB-C 3.1 connector.

USB-C 3.1

Use the USB-C 2.5G ethernet adapter to easily connect to a 2.5GBASE-T network from a USB-C 3.1 enabled notebook

2.5GBASE-T Port

Equipped with a 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 port that provides gigabit speeds of up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling

Integrated Cable

Integrated 12.6cm (4.9 in.) USB-C cable

USB Powered

USB-C 2.5G Ethernet adapter is powered via the USB port

Standards
  • IEEE 802.1p
  • IEEE 802.1Q
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3x
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3az
  • IEEE 802.3bz
  • USB-C 3.1
Interface
  • 1 x 2.5GBASE-T port (2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps)
  • 1 x USB-C 3.1 connector
Maximum Data Rate
  • Up to 2.5Gbps (2.5GBASE-T port)
Special Features
  • Energy saving technology
  • Wake on LAN (suspend mode)
Compatibility
  • Windows® 10, 8.1, 7
  • MacOS® 10.13.5, 10.13.6
Operating Temperature
  • 0° – 40° C (32° – 104° F)
Operating Humidity
  • Max. 90% non-condensing
Power
  • USB powered
Dimensions
  • 84 x 32 x 13mm (3.3 x 1.25 x 0.51 in.)
  • 12.6cm (4.9 in.) cable length
Weight
  • 30g (1.05 oz.)
Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
Warranty
  • 2 year

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • TUC-ET2G
  • CD-ROM (Drivers & User Guide)
  • Quick Installation Guide

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.