{"product_id":"redpark-usb-c-ethernet-cable-for-ipad-and-iphone","title":"Redpark USB-C Ethernet Cable for iPad — POS, Kiosk \u0026 Commercial","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRedpark USB-C Ethernet Cable for iPad POS, Kiosk \u0026amp; Commercial Deployments\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Redpark C5-NET USB-C Ethernet Cable connects a USB-C iPad or iPhone directly to gigabit ethernet — no adapter, no dongle, no separate power brick. Just plug the USB-C end into your iPad and the RJ45 end into your network switch. Instantly recognized by iOS as a wired network connection available to any app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for commercial deployments where Wi-Fi reliability isn't good enough: retail POS counters, restaurant terminals, kiosk systems, self-checkout lanes, inventory stations, and any environment where a dropped connection means a failed transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Point of Sale \u0026amp; Commercial iPad Deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWi-Fi works until it doesn't. In dense retail and hospitality environments — crowded stores, busy restaurant floors, high-traffic lobbies — Wi-Fi congestion is a constant threat to POS uptime. The C5-NET eliminates that risk entirely. One cable, wired gigabit, always on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300+ Mbps real-world throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast enough for payment processing, inventory sync, and real-time data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero interference\u003c\/strong\u003e — immune to Wi-Fi channel congestion, Bluetooth interference, and RF noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e — iOS sees it as an ethernet connection the moment it's plugged in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo drivers or setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — configure via iOS Settings app, DHCP or Static IP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtend with any RJ45 coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e — attach standard Cat5e\/Cat6 cable to reach any network drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePoint of Sale \u0026amp; Kiosk Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail POS terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable wired connection for Square, Clover, Toast, Lightspeed, Shopify POS on iPad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestaurant \u0026amp; hospitality POS\u003c\/strong\u003e — host stand, bar, and server terminals with consistent wired uptime\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-checkout \u0026amp; unattended kiosks\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24\/7 wired connectivity where Wi-Fi dropouts are unacceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInventory \u0026amp; warehouse management\u003c\/strong\u003e — real-time stock lookups and scanning on wired network\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital signage \u0026amp; queue displays\u003c\/strong\u003e — always-connected iPad displays on existing ethernet runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile POS carts\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight, no-bulk cable for cart-based checkout systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField sales \u0026amp; trade show terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect to hardwired ethernet wherever Wi-Fi is congested or unavailable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthcare check-in kiosks\u003c\/strong\u003e — HIPAA-compliant wired network for patient-facing iPad terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Wired Ethernet for iPad POS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayment processing demands consistency. A single dropped connection means a failed transaction, a frustrated customer, and potential data integrity issues. Wired ethernet gives you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-5ms latency\u003c\/strong\u003e — faster payment authorization and inventory response times\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic uptime\u003c\/strong\u003e — no reconnection delays, no DHCP timeouts mid-transaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork segmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — put POS devices on a dedicated VLAN for PCI DSS compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIT-manageable\u003c\/strong\u003e — static IP assignment, network monitoring, and MAC address tracking all work natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Wi-Fi infrastructure dependency\u003c\/strong\u003e — POS works even if the access point fails or is overloaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart #:\u003c\/strong\u003e C5-NET\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C (iPad\/iPhone) → RJ45 (ethernet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/100\/1000 Mbps — 300+ Mbps real-world throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable type:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB 2 to Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 ft (1.8m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiOS requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e iOS 16.5 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All USB-C iPad and iPhone models — not compatible with Lightning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork config:\u003c\/strong\u003e iOS Settings app — DHCP and Static IP supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtendable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — use RJ45 coupler + Cat5e\/Cat6\/Cat6A cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePOS App Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C5-NET presents as a standard ethernet interface to iOS. It works with every major iOS POS platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSquare for Retail and Square for Restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClover (via iOS app)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eToast POS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightspeed Retail and Restaurant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShopify POS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevel Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNCR Silver \/ Aloha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny custom iOS app that uses standard networking APIs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: FaceTime, Messages, and Wi-Fi Calling do not support ethernet on iOS.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this work with Square, Clover, or Toast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. iOS presents the C5-NET as a standard ethernet connection. All major POS apps use it automatically — no special configuration needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it without a power connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The cable is ethernet-only — it draws minimal power from the iPad (less than 1W). Your iPad battery will drain normally unless it's separately charged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I extend the cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — attach a standard RJ45 coupler to the cable's ethernet end, then connect any length of Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6A cable to reach your network switch or wall jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I also need to charge the iPad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the C6-NETPOE (adds PoE charging over ethernet) or the C6-NETUSBC (adds USB-C charger port). Both are available on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ipad-poe-adapters-for-point-of-sale-kiosk-deployments-redpark\"\u003eiPad PoE Adapter page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this PCI DSS compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cable itself is a passive network interface — PCI DSS compliance is determined by your network architecture, not the adapter. Wired ethernet makes it easier to achieve PCI DSS segmentation via VLAN compared to Wi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with Mac or Windows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily designed and tested for USB-C iPad and iPhone. 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