Connect a USB-C host to a wired Ethernet network at up to 5 Gbps with the MONOPRICE 46981 adapter. It pairs a USB-C host connection with an RJ45 Ethernet interface, allowing a laptop, workstation, or compact computer to join a faster wired segment without installing an internal network card. The Realtek RTL8157 chipset provides the adapter’s USB-to-Ethernet conversion. Its aluminum construction suits installations where the adapter may travel with a mobile computer or remain connected at a desk. The single-purpose format keeps the connection path focused on wired networking: connect the USB-C side to the host and the Ethernet side to the network. This makes it appropriate where Wi-Fi is unavailable, restricted, or unsuitable for large local transfers. The 5 Gbps Ethernet capability distinguishes this adapter from lower-speed USB-C network connections when the attached host and network infrastructure support that link rate. It is a direct fit for engineers adding an external wired interface to USB-C systems, including devices without a built-in Ethernet port. Verify that the host USB-C port, installed operating system driver support, switch port, and connected cabling support the required network speed before deployment.