The new Plugable USBC-E5000 5Gbps USB-C Ethernet Adapter lets you add a wired internet connection to your MacBook. Simply plug it into a USB-C port on your computer for data transfers at up to 5Gbps, or 5000Mbps.
The affordable adapter, which launched Tuesday, also works with iPad and even recent iPhone models.
Improve your networking with Plugable USBC-E5000 5Gbps USB-C Ethernet Adapter
Wi-Fi is wonderful… except when it’s not. It’s not the best solution for offices with dozens of computers, and wireless networking is inherently the less secure option. And it’s also often slower. That’s why many companies turn to Ethernet instead.
But the days when Apple built Ethernet ports into MacBooks are long, long over. Fortunately, adding high-speed wired networking to your notebook is as easy as plugging in an adapter, like this new one from Plugable.
“Ideal for use in a home office, creative studio, or enterprise setting, this adapter provides a stable, high-speed wired connection without complicated setup,” promises the accessory maker.
The USBC-E5000 is plug-and-play. Setup is as simple as connecting it to the USB-C port on a Mac or iPad, then plugging in an Ethernet cable. The adapter also works with most Windows and ChromeOS computers. Even iPhone!
Unlike some rival products, Plugable’s is not limited to 1 Gbps. The adapter offers 5 Gbps data transfers. That requires a 5 Gbps-capable network infrastructure, of course.
Get a deal on the Plugable USBC-E5000
Plugable USBC-E5000 5Gbps USB-C Ethernet Adapter launched Tuesday, so it can be ordered now:
Buy it from: Amazon
It costs $38. And a $6 coupon drops the price even more.
This compact, high-performance adapter can be added to the USB-C port of most macOS, iPadOS, Windows or ChromeOS computers to add a faster, more stable wired connection, eliminating costly upgrades while significantly boosting performance. Ideal for use in a home office, creative studio, or enterprise setting, this adapter provides a stable, high-speed wired connection without complicated setup.
- Secure internet access at 5Gbps (625 MBps)
- Slim and light but rugged
- Plug and play
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Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 25 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh Classic II (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer. He’s written for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview, and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
