Kensington Hubs & Adapters

The Managed USB-C® to 2.5G Ethernet (PXE Boot and DASH) Adapter delivers a remote out-of-band access solution designed and certified exclusively for HP business laptops powered by AMD Ryzen™ PRO processors. 

Now IT admins can wake on LAN and remotely push updates, check the health of a laptop, make BIOS updates to systems and more - all through a single USB-C port. 

Designed exclusively for HP business laptops powered by AMD Ryzen PRO processors (starting with 2020 HP EliteBook G7 835/845/855) and HP ProBook 635 Aero Edition. DASH and PXE Boot capability allows IT admins to wake on LAN and remotely push updates, check the health of a laptop, make BIOS updates to systems and more. 

Provides a reliable connection and rapid data transfer. LED indicator lights confirm the connection. Plug-and-play adapter features a built-in driver enabling 2.5Gbps Ethernet out of the box. 

Compact, mobile design is ideal for people on the go. With a two-year limited warranty, you can rest assured knowing you are protected by Kensington.

Key Features:



Ports & interfaces - Internal - No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports - 1
Interface - WLAN
Host interface - USB Type-C
Connectivity technology - Wired
Maximum data transfer rate - 2500 Mbit/s
Compatible products - 2020 HP EliteBook G7 835/845/855, HP ProBook 645 Aero Edition
Product colour - Black
Plug and Play - Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code - 85176990
Ethernet interface type - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN - Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates - 2500 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate - 2500 Mbit/s
Component for - PC/notebook
LED indicators - Yes
Compatible operating systems - Windows 10 or above
Ports & interfaces - Internal - No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports - 1
Interface - WLAN
Host interface - USB Type-C
Connectivity technology - Wired

4-port hub
Expand your device's productivity capabilities by plugging your peripheral accessories into any of four available USB 2.0 ports.

Plug & play operation
Simply plug the expansion hub into your device and it's automatically ready to go with no need for an additional power source or driver downloads.

Universal compatibility
The adapter is compatible with devices running Windows XP or above and macOS 10.6 or above.

Key Features:

Expand your connectivity with four plug & play USB ports
Hard wired USB cable so you can't forget it
Compact and lightweight, ideal for travel
Plug and play - no hook-up hassles - convenient and fast
USB Bus port powers - eliminating AC adapter and tangled wires
Datasheets / User Manuals / Quick Start Guides can be downloaded from our Documentation tab (above)

Key Features:

Add 4 USB ports for simple device expansion
USB 3.0 technology for transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0
Plug & Play installation with no drivers
Compatible with systems running Windows XP or above and macOS 10.6 or above
Datasheets / User Manuals / Quick Start Guides can be downloaded from our Documentation tab (above)

Key Features:

Add Ethernet port for wired Internet connection
Supports transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
Simple plug & play operation after one-time driver installation
Powered via USB and connects to USB port of your laptop and provides an RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T performance
Compatible with systems running Windows XP or above and macOS 10.6 or above
Requires WiFi connection to download driver
Datasheets / User Manuals / Quick Start Guides can be downloaded from our Documentation tab (above)

Wired Network Connection provides a direct and secure connection to the internet or LAN via a USB-C (male) connector for your device's USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port, and an RJ45 (female) port for Ethernet

Gigabit transfer speeds supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T performance
Plug and Play Design uses native driver support to allow quick connections with Windows, Mac and Chrome operating systems, and USB-powered to eliminate the need for an external power source
USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 compatible to accommodate the latest laptops and evolving computing environments
Compact and lightweight making it an ideal travel accessory for on-the-go professionals
2 -year warranty and lifetime technical support provided by the leader in desktop productivity solutions
Datasheets / User Manuals / Quick Start Guides can be downloaded from our Documentation tab (above)

Key Features:

Hub offers 2 USB-A ports and 2 USB-C port for simple device expansion
USB 3.1 Gen 1 technology for SuperSpeed data transfer and syncing up to 5 Gbps, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0
Plug & Play installation with no drivers
Compact design makes the hub highly portable
Compatible with Windows 8.1 or above, macOS 10 or above and Chrome OS 44 or above


Hub does not support Power Delivery or DisplayPort Alternate Mode

Expand your device's productivity capabilities by plugging your peripheral accessories into any of four USB 3.0 ports and then watch the battery on your smartphones and/or tablets charge up in the process with the available 1.5 Amps of power.

Expand your device's productivity capabilities by plugging your peripheral accessories into any of four USB 3.0 ports and then watch the battery on your smartphones and/or tablets charge up in the process with the available 3 AMPs of power.

Key Features:

Add 4 USB ports for simple device expansion
USB 3.0 for data speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0
1.5 AMPs are available to fast charge smartphones and/or a tablet when hub is plugged into a wall outlet for external power
Plug & Play installation with no driver downloads necessary
Compatible with systems running Windows XP or above and macOS 10.6 or above
Charging ports are compliant with USB BC 1.2 standard and compatible with BC 1.2 devices such as iPad® 4th gen, iPad Air™ and iPad mini (check your device specs)
Datasheets / User Manuals / Quick Start Guides can be downloaded from our Documentation tab (above)

Key Features:



Add 7 USB ports for simple device expansion
USB 3.0 for data speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0
1.5 AMPs are available to fast charge smartphones and/or tablets when hub is plugged into a wall outlet for external power
Plug & Play installation with no driver downloads necessary
Compatible with systems running Windows XP or above and macOS 10.6 or above
Charging ports are compliant with USB BC 1.2 standard and compatible with BC 1.2 devices such as iPad® 4th gen, iPad Air™ and iPad mini (check your device specs)

Increase productivity and decrease down time. The USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter delivers transfer speeds up to 2.5 times faster than current 1Gbps solutions, providing a reliable connection and rapid data transfer speeds.* Bus-powered, with no power supply needed - simply connect it, and it works. Two-year warranty. 

Key Features:

Up to 2.5 times faster than current 1Gbps solutions. Providing a reliable connection and rapid data transfer speeds* 
Faster upload and download speeds and better reliability than WiFi means less time waiting and more time doing.
Bus-powered, with no power supply needed - simply connect it, and it works.
With a 2-year warranty, you can rest assured knowing you're covered by Kensington.
Datasheets / User Manuals / Quick Start Guides can be downloaded from our Documentation tab (above)

* Your network must support 2.5Gbps Ethernet speeds over Cat5e or greater cabling.