Sonnet Solo5G | USB-C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Even Faster Transfers Across Existing Ethernet Cabling

Interested in economically achieving 5x network performance at your desk using the existing Cat 5e cabling already in your walls? Sonnet has the solution — Solo5G™ USB?C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, an affordable solution that connects an RJ45 port for superfast 5 Gigabit network connectivity to Mac, Windows, and Linux computers with USB?C or Thunderbolt ports.

• Add a 5 Gb Ethernet port to your computer with USB?C or Thunderbolt ports
• Build a high-speed intranet in your office or studio by just upgrading your switch
• Attach to fast multigigabit Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Connect directly to a 5Gb Ethernet-capable Wi-Fi router

Same Connector and Cabling

Featuring NBASE-T technology, the compact Sonnet Solo5G adapter supports 5 Gbps link speeds (5GBASE-T) over common Cat 5e or better cabling when used with a compatible Ethernet switch with multi-Gigabit (NBASE-T) support. Affordable models are available now.

Connected to the right switch, you can get great performance gains — 500 percent the speed of Gigabit Ethernet — without rewiring! In case you’re connecting to a switch without 5GbE support, Solo5G also supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps link speeds.

500% the Speed of Gigabit Ethernet

Upgrade to 5Gb Ethernet with Existing Cat 5e Cable

No need to rewire your building; existing wiring already supports up to 5Gbps.

Even Faster Speeds with a Multi-Gigabit Switch

• Compact. Bus-powered. Rugged.
  Solo5G measures just 1.2 inches wide by 3.2 inches deep by 0.7 inches tall and fits easily into a pocket in your backpack or equipment bag. Enabling truly portable use, this Sonnet aluminum enclosure adapter is powered by your computer’s USB or Thunderbolt port, connecting via the attached 6-inch (0.15-meter) USB?C cable. The adapter’s rugged aluminum case withstands heavy use.
• Zero Driver Installation, Simple Configuration
  There’s no software for you to install — just connect Solo5G USB?C to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to your computer and to the network switch (or directly to your NAS), and then configure the adapter’s settings through the macOS Network control panel, Windows Device Manager, or Linux command line (or graphical utility). How’s that for simple?
• Efficent, Silent, and Runs Cool
  Solo5G supports the Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE802.3az) standard, which reduces the adapter’s power demands on your computer. The adapter runs cool and silent.
• Faster Connection to Your NAS
  Solo5G enables you to achieve faster file transfers to and from your Network Attached Storage (NAS) with 5GbE or 2.5GbE support.

Why Choose Sonnet for Ethernet Networking?

• macOS, Windows, and Linux support
• 25GbE, 10GbE, 5GbE, and 2.5GbE network experts
• One provider for all your networking connections
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• Single- and dual-port adapters
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