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Overview

Experience ultra-fast 2.5 Gigabit wired internet with Wavlink's versatile hybrid adapter. It connects via USB-C or USB-A to RJ45, delivering speeds up to 2500Mbps—double traditional Gigabit—for seamless streaming, video calls, and file transfers. This ethernet adapter works with Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS. Perfect for extending a network port on modern laptops. Drivers may be required.

Wavlink 2-in-1 2.5G Ethernet Adapter – USB-C/USB-A to RJ45 – 2500Mbps for Mac, Windows, Linux | Aluminum - Gray

Model: WL-NWU330GCA-US
Web Code: 19650171
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Warranty

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For Quebec residents: See the Availability Guarantee disclosure in the Specifications section below.

What's included:

  • USB-C and USB 3.0 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Paper made CD (driver linkage)

【WAVLINK 2-in-1 2.5G USB-C and USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter】

Compact and portable, the USB-C and USB 3.0 to 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter is a high performance and low expenditure solution. It is an ideal desktop network adapter or laptop accessory. This product complies with the IEEE specifications IEEE 802.3u (10/100Mbps), IEEE 802.3ab (1000Mbps) and IEEE 802.3bz (2500Mbps) Ethernet. Integrated USB-C and USB 3.0 cable and equipped with a 2.5G BASE-T RJ-45 port that provides gigabit speeds up to 2.5Gbps with Cat.5e cable.

【Integrated USB ports】: This adapter comes with Type-C and USB 3.0 ports to meet your different needs. No need to buy another converter for PCs/laptops/tablets which feature diffrent interfaces.

【Slim & portable】: This Ethernet adapter is specially designed for mobility, with an ultra-portable design that fits easily into your laptop sleeve, bag or pocket.

【Excellent heat dissipation】: Premium space aluminum shell makes the adapter sturdy and durable. Also designed to prevent overheating, keeping you and your devices secure.

【Features】:

1. USB-C and USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter features 2.5Gbps superspeeds which is prepared for now and ready for future-proof.

2. USB-C compliant with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0 downward compatible with USB2.0 / 1.1.

3. Ethernet compliant with the IEEE 802.3u (10/100Mbps), the IEEE 802.3ab (1000Mbps) and the IEEE 802.3bz (2500Mbps).

4. Supports Microsoft Wake Packet Detection (WPD) to provide Wake-Up Frame information to the OS.

5. Supports ‘RealWoW!’ technology to enable remote wake-up of a sleeping PC through the Internet.

6. Supports jumbo frame length maximum up to 16384 byte.

7. Design build in heat dissipation.

8. Green and amber LEDs indicate the status of power, network connection and speed.

9. Portable and tiny in size, fits anywhere in your office bag or pocket.

【Specific instructions for driver installation】:

Windows® 10: With existing network connection, drivers install automatically via Windows Update

macOS (10.13.6-10.15): Basic in-box driver support, but for full performance, visit our drivers page to download an updated driver

Linux (5.x Kernel+): In-box driver support, recommended to install driver on lower kernel versions

【Compatible with】:

- Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3 Systems

- Microsoft Windows 10, 8.x, 7, Vista and XP

- macOS 10.6 and above, iPadOS

- Linux kernel 3.2 and above (basic support, install driver or update to 5.x kernel for full support)

- Supported on up-to-date Chrome OS systems

[*Plug and play for Windows 10, Mac OS 10.13.6 to 11.x, iPadOS, Linux Kernel 5.x and above, up-to-date Chrome OS.]

【Not compatible with】:

ARM-based Windows RT and Windows Mobile

Most Android devices, TiVo Series 2, Wii, or other non-PC/Mac platforms

Nintendo Switch

Not recommended for use with FreeBSD or pfSense

【*Note】: Older versions of Windows, Linux, and macOS may require a driver download for the adapter to function. Older macOS versions will have limited functionality (1Gbps link rate, no jumbo frame support) until the driver is updated through separate install.

Product Condition
Brand New
Type
Wired
Interface
USB C or USB 3.0
Internal/External
External
Wireless
No
LAN Connection
WLAN/LAN
Speed
2500Mbps
System Requirements
Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3 Systems
Wireless Standard
802.3u/ab/bz
Width
8.3 cm
Height
1.8 cm
Depth
13.3 cm
Width (Inches)
3.27 in
Height (Inches)
0.71 in
Depth (Inches)
5.24 in
Weight
55 g

For Quebec residents – Disclosure under the Consumer Protection Act

In compliance with Bill 29, Best Buy and third-party sellers on Best Buy Marketplace do not guarantee the availability of replacement parts, repair services, or maintenance information for any products. Coverage provided through any Best Buy Protection programs and applicable manufacturer warranties, if any, remain in place. Information about the manufacturer’s availability guarantee can be found .

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