WP-UT5 Adapter with Realtek RTL8157: High-Efficiency 5Gbps USB 3.2 Networking Solution

The WP-UT5 adapter, featuring the Realtek RTL8157 chip, supports network speeds from 10 Mbps up to 5 Gbps while consuming less than 1.5W. It’s compatible with USB 3.2 Gen1/2 and works with Windows, Linux, and macOS. The adapter adheres to IEEE 802.3bz (5G Base-T), supports VLAN tagging, an energy-efficient Ethernet, and includes A-C and C-C cables for versatile connectivity. Perfect for upgrading NAS, laptops, or desktops, it offers a range of advanced networking features like CRC, jumbo frames, and power management.

This adapter supports USB 3.2 Gen1/2 and USB 2.0, enabling 5G Lite (2.5G), 2.5G Lite (1G), and GIGA Lite (500M) modes. It features Auto-Negotiation with Extended Next Page (XNP) capability and is compatible with NBASE-T Alliance PHY specifications. The adapter includes pair swap/polarity/skew correction, crossover detection, and auto-correction. It also supports CDC-ECM, CDC-NCM, hardware CRC, and ECMA-393 ProxZzzy Standard for power-efficient operation in sleeping hosts.

WisdPi WP-UT5 specifications:

• Chip: Realtek RTL8157
• Networking Capabilities
  • Hyper Fast 5Gbps Networking for stable connections
  • Supports 5G Lite (2.5G data rate) mode, 2.5G Lite (1G data rate), and GIGA Lite (500M data rate)
  • Auto-negotiation with Extended Next Page (XNP) capability
  • Compatible with NBASE-T TM Alliance PHY Specification
  • Pair swap, polarity, and skew correction support
  • Crossover detection and auto-correction
  • IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3az, and 802.3bz compliant
  • IEEE 802.1P Layer 2 Priority Encoding and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging support
  • Full duplex flow control (IEEE 802.3x)
• USB:
  • USB 3.2 Gen1/Gen2 and USB 2.0 support
  • Compatible with CDC-ECM and CDC-NCM
• Software Offload and Power Management:
  • Microsoft NDIS5, NDIS6 Checksum Offload, and Segmentation Task Offload support
  • Large send v1 and Large send v2 offload support
  • Supports jumbo frame to 16k bytes
  • Supports Protocol Offload (ARP & NS)
  • Microsoft AOAC (Always On Always Connected)/Modern Standby
  • Supports 32-set 128-byte Wake-Up Frame pattern exact matching
  • Supports link change wake-up
  • Supports Microsoft WPD (Wake Packet Detection)
  • Intel CPPM (Converged Platform Power Management)
  • Supports L1 with 3ms BESL (USB 2.0)
  • Dynamic LTM messaging (USB 3.2Gen1/2)
  • Supports U1/U2/U3 (USB 3.2 Gen1/2)
  • Supports selective suspend
• Power Consumption: Up to 1.5 Watts (for reference, 2.5GbE consumes about 700 mW)
• Dimensions: 82 x 27.4 x 15.2mm
• Design:
  • Compact and lightweight, it is ideal for travel and business use
  • Stylish aluminum case for corrosion protection
  • High-quality nylon-braided cable prevents tearing and fraying
  • Split cable design (A-C and C-C) for compatibility with all USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
• Operating Temperature: 
  • Ambient Operating Temperature: up to 70°C
  • Storage Temperature: -55°C to +125°C

Previously, we covered the RealTek RTL8126, a 5Gbps Ethernet controller IC for high-speed networking. It’s a low-power, cost-effective solution that adds 5Gbps Ethernet to desktops, laptops, and servers. If you’re interested, you can check out this product.

The WP-UT5 supports Windows, Linux, and MacOS 10.7 or greater operating systems. The USB 3.2 to 5Gbps Ethernet adapter comes with the adapter, a 15cm USB 3.2 Type-C to Type-C cable, a 16cm USB 3.2 Type-C to Type-A cable, and a user manual. If needed, the driver can be downloaded from the Realtek website.

The Realtek RTL8157 is available on its official Wisdpi store for $34.99 + shipping charges. You can also purchase it from AliExpress for $35.02 + shipping charges.

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