Solo 5G USB-C to 5GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter

Compact, bus-powered 5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter for computers with USB-C or Thunderbolt ports

Interested in economically achieving 5x network performance at your desk using the existing Cat 5e cabling already in your walls? Sonnet has the solution — Solo5G™ USB‑C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, an affordable solution that connects an RJ45 port for superfast 5 Gigabit network connectivity to Mac, Windows, and Linux computers with USB‑C or Thunderbolt ports.

Featuring NBASE-T technology, the compact Sonnet Solo5G adapter supports 5 Gbps link speeds (5GBASE-T) over common Cat 5e or better cabling when used with a compatible Ethernet switch with multi-Gigabit (NBASE-T) support. Affordable models are available now.

Connected to the right switch, you can get great performance gains — 500 percent the speed of Gigabit Ethernet — without rewiring! In case you’re connecting to a switch without 5GbE support, Solo5G also supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps link speeds.

External Connectors
One RJ45 port

5GbE Controller
Realtek RTL8157

Network Support
5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
(100 meters using Cat 5e [or better] cabling)

Packets
Maximum packet size: up to 16352 bytes (Jumbo Frames)(2)

Data Rates Supported
5 Gb/s, 2.5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s, 100 Mb/s

Dimensions (WxDxH)
1.2 x 3.2 x 0.7 in (31 x 80.1 x 17.8 mm)

Weight
1.3oz (37g) including cable

Compliance
RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

Package Contents
Solo5G USB-C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (with captive 6-inch [0.15-meter] USB-C cable)