Dell USB Type-C to Ethernet Adapter (PXE Boot)

The Dell DBQBCBC064 is a USB Type-C to Ethernet adapter that turns the USB-C port on your laptop, tablet, or small form factor desktop into a full-fledged RJ45 network connection. By adding this single accessory, you gain the stability and speed of a wired link without opening the case or installing an internal card.

Once connected, the adapter offers automatic negotiation for 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s operation and can step up to 2.5 Gbps when the network switch and host system support that rate. This range lets you move easily between legacy cabling in older offices and newer high-bandwidth infrastructures without changing hardware.

IT administrators will appreciate its built-in enterprise features. PXE boot support allows remote imaging or bare-metal deployment directly over the network, while Wake on LAN lets staff power on a sleeping system for off-hours updates. MAC address pass-through maintains consistent network identification, so management tools continue to see the correct hardware address even when the adapter is attached.

No external power brick is required. The unit draws the small amount of power it needs from the USB-C bus and carries a preloaded driver, so the operating system recognizes it within seconds. This plug-and-play approach is ideal for travelers who want to avoid searching for additional drivers in airports or client offices.

Practical uses range from remote workers who need a rock-solid connection for video calls, to students in dorm rooms where Wi-Fi is congested, to field technicians imaging multiple machines in a lab. The adapter’s compact shape slips easily into a laptop sleeve or tool kit and is ready whenever a stable wired line is the better choice.

• USB-C male plug provides a straightforward path to a female RJ45 Ethernet port
• Supports 10, 100, and 1000 Mb/s speeds with the ability to reach 2.5 Gbps on compatible networks
• Enables PXE boot for network-based operating system deployment
• Wake on LAN support allows remote power-up from a powered-down state
• MAC address pass-through keeps the system’s original hardware address visible to the network
• Built-in driver delivers true plug-and-play setup on most operating systems
• Powered entirely through the USB-C port, so no external power adapter is necessary