j5create’s JCE145C is a simple external adapter that plugs into the USB-C® port on your laptop or MacBook® . The JCE145 is an optimal solution if you do not have an Ethernet port or if you just want to increase your network speed. A USB™ Type-A adapter is connected for added compatibility with devices that lack the Type-C port.
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j5create’s JCE145C is a simple external adapter that plugs into the USB-C® port on your laptop or MacBook® . The JCE145 is an optimal solution if you do not have an Ethernet port or if you just want to increase your network speed. A USB™ Type-A adapter is connected for added compatibility with devices that lack the Type-C port.

The USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter gives you the ability to add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your laptop or MacBook though a single USB 3.0 Type-A port, supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3/az/u/ab/x standards. This ethernet adapter provides full gigabit bandwidth and offers backward compatibility with USB 2.0. It also supports features such as IPv4/IPv6/TCP/UDP packet Checksum Offload Engine (COE) and TCP Large Send Offload to reduce the load on your CPU. Jumbo Frames, full-duplex operation, VLAN tagging and 2 VLAN ID filtering are also supported, making this an ideal replacement LAN adapter or laptop accessory in areas without Wi-Fi or if you just want to increase your Internet speed.

The Best Buy essentials USB-C to Ethernet Adapter enables high-speed internet access to USB-C devices. Up to 1 Gbps high-speed data transfers and fast connectivity are ideal for gaming and improved web browsing. Backed by Best Buy, our plug-and-play technology ensures a simple and effortless connection. And a compact design makes this adapter easy to carry and take on the go.

This compact adapter easily meets the demand for a stable and reliable network connection for gaming, streaming, and video conferencing. Works with most laptops, including Chromebooks and USB-C devices. It is compatible with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro Max and 17 Pro.
| Pros for j5create - USB-C® to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, with 3.93" cable - Space Gray | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, Speed, Compatibility, Performance, USB | Ease of use, Compatibility, Overall Performance, Ethernet, Price | Speed, Compatibility, Connectivity |
| Cons for j5create - USB-C® to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, with 3.93" cable - Space Gray | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Driver Installation | Heat | There were no cons for this product— |
