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SABRENT USB Type C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter

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Store4PC via Amazon has SABRENT USB Type C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter (NT-25GA) on sale for $19.99 - $4 w/ promo code 20JC9O6U = $15.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this Product:
  • Quickly and easily add a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) port to any system over USB Type C
  • Designed for USB 3.0 (5Gbps/USB 3.2 Gen 1x1) or faster for maximum speed
  • Supports Wake-On-LAN and other common features
  • Achieves up to 2.5Gbps for transfers over 100 meters or more of Cat5E cable or better with compliant network hardware
  • Uses the IEEE 802.3bz and 2BASE-T/2.5GBASE-T standards and is backward compatible
  • Built with aluminum for added durability, portability, and superior heat dissipation during sustained operation
  • Bus-powered, eliminating the need for an external power source
  • Driver support for the Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
  • UEFI UNDI and PXE boot for compatible systems

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    • This price is close to matching this previous +85 Frontpage Deal ($15.90) in August.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 40 customer reviews.
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Store4PC via Amazon has SABRENT USB Type C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter (NT-25GA) on sale for $19.99 - $4 w/ promo code 20JC9O6U = $15.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

About this Product:
  • Quickly and easily add a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) port to any system over USB Type C
  • Designed for USB 3.0 (5Gbps/USB 3.2 Gen 1x1) or faster for maximum speed
  • Supports Wake-On-LAN and other common features
  • Achieves up to 2.5Gbps for transfers over 100 meters or more of Cat5E cable or better with compliant network hardware
  • Uses the IEEE 802.3bz and 2BASE-T/2.5GBASE-T standards and is backward compatible
  • Built with aluminum for added durability, portability, and superior heat dissipation during sustained operation
  • Bus-powered, eliminating the need for an external power source
  • Driver support for the Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
  • UEFI UNDI and PXE boot for compatible systems

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This price is close to matching this previous +85 Frontpage Deal ($15.90) in August.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 40 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
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Model: SABRENT USB C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter, USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Aluminum Portable USB C Adapter, for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro 2018 and Later (NT-25GA)

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bagger99
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No this will not help you with your system performance. You may have issues such as not enough RAM in your machine, slower CPU, or SSD might be filling up or hitting near maximum write cycles. Based on the phrasing of your question I would advise asking around for a reputable computer service professional for further guidance. Just be prepared to be told "yeah you're better off getting a whole new computer"
macpablo
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Finally we are starting to see some cheap 2.5gb devices
ethd
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Only if you wire it into your router. If your Mac has an Ethernet port already, though (i.e. an older iMac or a Mac mini or Pro, not any of the laptops), it's probably already gigabit and I wouldn't worry about getting this adapter, just wire an Ethernet cable into that.

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Sep 25, 2024 06:47 PM
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TheSaurusSep 25, 2024 06:47 PM
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Good price but I need one in USB A for my qnap nas.
Sep 25, 2024 06:50 PM
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ltjSep 25, 2024 06:50 PM
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Quote from TheSaurus :
Good price but I need one in USB A for my qnap nas.

This one for $20 will work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWV2Q6HJ
Last edited by BoopSnoot September 25, 2024 at 11:51 AM.
Sep 25, 2024 10:20 PM
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maddog55Sep 25, 2024 10:20 PM
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Quote from 5HT2A :
I have an older iMac thats starting to really slowdown, firstly, would this be helpful with making it work faster, also, i dont have a USB-C option on my iMac, Should I use one of those converters for USB'C to USB, or just find one with USB?
But firstly I want to know if this will even help my computer run faster. If not, what else can I do. pretty sure its a 2017 iMac.
A few months ago, I upgraded a 2011 IMac by swapping the original mechanical hard drive with a new 500gb SSD. Made a huge difference. Boot up and shut down speeds improved to almost no time. Websites and apps load so much faster. Overall, it's like a whole new computer. There are several really good YouTube videos on how to do this. While I had it apart, I also replaced the cmos battery which was probably on its last legs. Looks daunting but, with patience, you CAN do this.

I was originally thinking about a ram increase too but the performance boost from just the SSD swap put this on pause.

Incidentally, I did upgrade the IOS but you don't really have to do this. In my case, mine was so old that I couldn't download anything from the App Store.
Sep 27, 2024 07:24 PM
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The_Love_SpudSep 27, 2024 07:24 PM
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It would appear that the third-party seller in this listing - Store4PC - is actually the manufacturer direct seller of Sabrent brand(?).

Good luck!
Jon
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ronikoren1Sep 28, 2024 09:02 AM
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Can this adapter be used for providing ethernet tethering access from the phone to a router?
Sep 28, 2024 05:04 PM
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cybergamefanSep 28, 2024 05:04 PM
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Can I plug this into my Synology NAS to get faster than gigabit speeds?
Sep 30, 2024 02:09 AM
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TerryN5946Sep 30, 2024 02:09 AM
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If I connect one of these (or something similar) to my Wifi router via ethernet cable, and attach a USB drive to the other end, any chance I'll be able to use that drive like an NAS...?
Absolutely not, I'm sorry to say. A USB connection needs one of the devices that it connects to act as host. Neither this device nor a typical thumb drive can act as host. If you connected this to your router via the Ethernet side, the USB side would need to be connected to some form of computer. A standalone NAS enclosure would qualify, but I expect that's what you're looking for an alternative to.

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Sep 30, 2024 06:17 PM
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upxSep 30, 2024 06:17 PM
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Quote from TerryN5946 :
Absolutely not, I'm sorry to say. A USB connection needs one of the devices that it connects to act as host. Neither this device nor a typical thumb drive can act as host. If you connected this to your router via the Ethernet side, the USB side would need to be connected to some form of computer. A standalone NAS enclosure would qualify, but I expect that's what you're looking for an alternative to.
Thanks.

Do you know if anyone sells a "NAS enclosure" for just one drive.
Or w/o the enclosure, and just a USB cable that plugs in to any external HDD or SSD ?
The ones I seen seem to have enclosures for at least 2 internal HDDs, and tend to cost a lot.
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TerryN5946Oct 01, 2024 12:07 AM
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Quote from upx :
Thanks.

Do you know if anyone sells a "NAS enclosure" for just one drive.
Or w/o the enclosure, and just a USB cable that plugs in to any external HDD or SSD ?
The ones I seen seem to have enclosures for at least 2 internal HDDs, and tend to cost a lot.
I think the smallest NAS enclosures I've seen are the 2-bay ones. A 1-bay one probably wouldn't be that much cheaper.

There are SATA to USB dongles that connect drives without enclosing them, but they can't be a USB host either.

The cheapest ways to achieve what you want (NAS) are probably with either a single-board computer (e.g. a Raspberry Pi) or with a used router that has a USB port on it and software that supports making a connected drive available on the network.

A single-board computer would involve a steeper learning curve (installing and configuring Linux to do what you want) but certainly work and be more secure than buying a used router from a stranger. The router route would be less technically challenging assuming you can find one that says it will share connected drives over the network. There are also custom router software images that you can flash (e.g. OpenWRT) to give basically any router with a USB port that ability, but you'd have to learn to configure it. Even in the worst case, though, this would probably be less technically demanding than the SBC route.
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upxOct 01, 2024 12:19 AM
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Quote from TerryN5946 :
I think the smallest NAS enclosures I've seen are the 2-bay ones. A 1-bay one probably wouldn't be that much cheaper.

There are SATA to USB dongles that connect drives without enclosing them, but they can't be a USB host either.

The cheapest ways to achieve what you want (NAS) are probably with either a single-board computer (e.g. a Raspberry Pi) or with a used router that has a USB port on it and software that supports making a connected drive available on the network.

A single-board computer would involve a steeper learning curve (installing and configuring Linux to do what you want) but certainly work and be more secure than buying a used router from a stranger. The router route would be less technically challenging assuming you can find one that says it will share connected drives over the network. There are also custom router software images that you can flash (e.g. OpenWRT) to give basically any router with a USB port that ability, but you'd have to learn to configure it. Even in the worst case, though, this would probably be less technically demanding than the SBC route.
Really appreciate your help. Thanks for the info!
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RealJustAnotherUserOct 01, 2024 10:43 AM
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Quote from upx :
If I connect one of these (or something similar) to my Wifi router via ethernet cable, and attach a USB drive to the other end, any chance I'll be able to use that drive like an NAS...?
You should buy a new router with NAS capabilities instead, maybe the linksys LN1301 that was around for 19us in woot could serve you well.

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