Type-C to Type-A adapters are relatively inexpensive and if you are going to have something deployed for 2-5 years, it is wise to optimize on cost. For our readers with relatively stationary servers or workstations, this is likely less exciting. This is extremely convenient if you are on the go and need a different USB interface. What is unique here is that there is a USB-C to Type-A converter on a small lanyard so that it does not get lost. On one side of the adapter, there is a USB Type-C port.

Plugable 2.5GbE USB-C and USB to Ethernet Adapter Hardware Overview A great example of this is the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus where we recommended 2.5GbE USB 3 adapters as potential workarounds in our HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus Ultimate Customization Guide. Sometimes, one does not have an extra PCIe slot, such is the case with some smaller servers and workstations. We previously tested the TRENDnet 2.5Gbase-T PCIe Adapter TEG-25GECTX. In our review, we are going to answer that question.įor those looking to internal PCIe adapters, we have also reviewed both the Syba 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC and their Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter as well. Also, while the CableCreation unit was around $29, the Plugable unit cost us $40 so we wanted to see if it was indeed worth an $11 or 38% premium. We recently published our CableCreation USB 3 Type-A 2.5GbE Adapter Review and we received a request to test the Plugable 2.5GbE adapter as it offers a slightly different feature.

This year we have been pushing a move to Nbase-T as part of our efforts to nudge the industry forward.

Usb 2.0 to ethernet adapter settings