Sonnet Solo5G USB-C to 5GbE Adapter for Computers With USB-C or Thunderbolt Ports

Sonnet Technologies, Inc. announced the Solo5G USB-C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter, a budget-friendly addition to the company’s array of Ethernet network adapters.

Featuring NBASE-T (multi-Gigabit) Ethernet technology, the Solo5G adapter adds 5GbE, 2.5GbE, and GbE network connectivity to a broad array of computers, enabling superfast data transfers over the existing Ethernet network cabling infrastructure found in most buildings today.

Featuring an aluminum enclosure and measuring just 1.2 inches wide by 3.2 inches long by 0.7 inches tall, the Solo5G is a compact, fanless 5Gb Ethernet adapter for Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Equipped with an RJ45 port plus link and activity LED indicators, the adapter supports 5GbE (aka 5GBASE-T) connectivity via common Cat 5e (or better) copper cabling at distances of up to 100 meters. The adapter’s 0.15-meter captive USB-C cable connects to a USB-C or Thunderbolt (Type-C) port on a computer and is bus-powered for convenient, energy-efficient, and portable operation.

The Solo5G utilizes NBASE-T (multi-Gigabit Ethernet) technology to provide users with a solution for adding faster network connectivity to computers equipped with USB-C and Thunderbolt (Type-C) ports.

When used with a multi-Gigabit Ethernet-ready 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) switch, NAS device, or Wi-Fi router, the Sonnet adapter can deliver performance at 500% the speed of Gigabit Ethernet without a wiring upgrade, saving organizations the expense of upgrading older infrastructure. When needed, Solo5G also supports 2.5Gb and 1Gb link speeds.

The Solo5G USB-C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (part number SOLO5G-USBC) is available now from the company and soon from its WW distribution and reseller partners at the suggested retail price of $39.99.