Startech 2.5GbE USB C to Ethernet Adapter NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type C 2.5/1 Gigabit/100 Mbps Multi Speed Network/USB 3.1 Laptop to RJ45/LAN Thunderbolt 3 Compatible/MacBook Pro Surface
Type-C to Ethernet | Network adapter | USB-C | 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1 + USB 3.0 | black, space grey
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| Product Description | Startech 2.5GbE USB C to Ethernet Adapter NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type C 2.5/1 Gigabit/100 Mbps Multi Speed Network/USB 3.1 Laptop to RJ45/LAN Thunderbolt 3 Compatible/MacBook Pro Surface - Type-C to Ethernet - network adapter - USB-C - 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1 + USB 3.0 |
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| Device Type | Network adapter |
| Form Factor | External |
| Interface (Bus) Type | USB-C |
| Ports | 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1 + USB 3.0 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.7 cm 8 cm |
| Cable Length | 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 39.7 g |
| Cabling Type | Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-BX |
| Data Link Protocol | 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE, 2.5GbE |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Gbps |
| Capacity | Jumbo frame size: 16000 |
| Processor | Realtek Semiconductor RTL8156 |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3bz |
| Colour | Black, space grey |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple MacOS X 10.11 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Linux Kernel 2.4.20 or later (LTS versions only), Apple macOS 13.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year warranty |
General
| Device Type | Network adapter |
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| Form Factor | External |
| Interface (Bus) Type | USB-C |
Networking
| Ports | 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1 + USB 3.0 |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Cabling Type | Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-BX |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Gbps |
| Capacity | Jumbo frame size: 16000 |
| Status Indicators | Link/activity |
| Features | Full duplex capability, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Jumbo Frames support |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3bz |
Processor / Memory
| Processor | Realtek Semiconductor RTL8156 |
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Expansion / Connectivity
| Interfaces | 1 x 1/2.5GBase-T - RJ-45 - receptacle 1 x USB 3.0 - 24 pin USB-C - plug |
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Miscellaneous
| Cables Included | 1 x SuperSpeed USB-C cable (integrated) |
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| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, WEEE, REACH |
| Colour | Black, space grey |
Software / System Requirements
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple MacOS X 10.11 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Linux Kernel 2.4.20 or later (LTS versions only), Apple macOS 13.0 |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Width | 2.7 cm |
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| Height | 8 cm |
| Cable Length | 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 39.7 g |
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
| Shipping Width | 14.2 cm |
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| Shipping Depth | 17 cm |
| Shipping Height | 3 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 100 g |
Manufacturer Warranty
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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Environmental Parameters
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
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| Max Operating Temperature | 70 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Product features
Powerful 2.5 Gigabit Network Connections
Ideal for office or home use, the network adapter supports full 2.5 Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0. You can quickly access very large files over a 2.5 Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day.Native Driver Support Makes Installation Easy
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this USB-C to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter Realtek RTL8156BG chipset provides native driver support for Mac OS and Linux. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring a quick installation with no Internet access required.Compact & Lightweight for Perfect Portability
Compact and portable, this USB Gigabit network adapter is the ideal desktop network adapter or laptop accessory. You don't have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it's powered directly from the host USB port.The Choice of IT Pros Since 1985
StarTech.com conducts thorough compatibility and performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards and providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise and work directly with our StarTech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre and post-sales. The US2GC30 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.Key selling points
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: 2.5GbE USB C to Ethernet Adapter/ USB Type C/Thunderbolt 3 Network Adapter allows you to securely connect to high-speed Networks & is backwards compatible with existing Gigabit LANs
- IDEAL FOR CONTENT CREATORS: USB 3.0 NIC provides bandwidth to power users on high performance laptops/workstations incl Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Surface Book, HP ZBook, Dell Precision, Lenovo P Series
- TECH SPECS: USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps); 1x RJ45; 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit; 3 speed 2.5G/1G/100 Mbps Auto-negotiation; Realtek RTL8156BG; NBASE-T & 2.5GBASE-T; 9K Jumbo frame; WoL; VLAN; USB Bus Powered
- MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH: Leverage NBASE-T for 2.5 Gbps speeds over existing Cat 5e Cables w/o the expense of Cat 6A or Fiber; 3 speed Auto-Negotiation always provides max bandwidth
- COMPATIBILITY: Supports many OS and Hypervisors incl. Windows 7 and up, Windows Server 2008 R2 and up, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+ and up, MacOS 10.11 to 11, iOS (iPhone 15 [Plus/Pro/Max] and up)
References
MPN: US2GC30
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