StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, 100W PD Pass-Through, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac
Product Technical Specification
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | USB Type-C |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB connector form factor | Straight |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB pass-through | No |
| Network | |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3bz,IEEE 802.3i,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Fast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 |
| Cabling technology | NBase-T |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Auto-negotiation | Yes |
| Jumbo frames | 16000 |
| VLAN tagging | Yes |
| Design | |
| Component for | PC/Server |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Internal | No |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8156BG |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1912948 |
| Power | |
| Output voltage | 5 |
| USB powered | Yes |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 IoT Enterprise,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 11,Windows 11 Enterprise,Windows 11 Enterprise x64,Windows 11 Home,Windows 11 Pro,Windows 11 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra,Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra,Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave,Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina,Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura,Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2022 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 85 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Depth | 22 |
| Height | 15 |
| Weight | 24.7 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 220 |
| Package depth | 128 |
| Package height | 16 |
| Package weight | 27 |
| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | CE,Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 500 |
| Master (outer) case length | 320 |
| Master (outer) case height | 210 |
| Products per master (outer) case | 250 |
| Other features | |
| Cable length | 0.15 |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Business Express
Add 2.5GbE network access to laptops, tablets, and iPhones equipped with a USB-C port. This USB-C to Ethernet Adapter features a 100W PD pass-through port that allows you to connect a charger to the same USB-C port, enabling simultaneous Ethernet connection and device charging. Enable ethernet connection without losing access to the original USB-C port for charging or connecting additional peripherals; well-suited for devices with limited ports.
2.5 Gigabit Network Connection
This slim form factor adapter is ideal for office use and hot desks. Download large files from a network more quickly, experience higher quality video conference streaming, and sync files to the cloud in the background, without impacting your other browsing. This adapter supports both current and legacy Ethernet networks down to 10Mbps, making it ideal for providing a reliable network connection almost anywhere whether at home, work or while traveling. The Realtek chipset is broadly supported on new and older laptops enabling PXE capabilities to aid IT departments with provisioning and maintaining systems along with Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support. The adapter provides a wired connection that is faster and more secure than wireless, making it ideal for IT professionals.
Native Driver Support Makes Installation Easy
Simply plug this USB-C to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on a laptop and connect to a network. The network adapter Realtek chipset provides native driver support for Windows (10/11, ARM supported) Macbooks (macOS), Chromebooks (ChromeOS), Snapdragon, Linux, iPhones, and tablets. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring quick and effective installation with no Internet access required.
The StarTech.com Advantage
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | USB Type-C |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB connector form factor | Straight |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB pass-through | No |
| Network | |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3bz,IEEE 802.3i,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Fast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 |
| Cabling technology | NBase-T |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Auto-negotiation | Yes |
| Jumbo frames | 16000 |
| VLAN tagging | Yes |
| Design | |
| Component for | PC/Server |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Internal | No |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8156BG |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1912948 |
| Power | |
| Output voltage | 5 |
| USB powered | Yes |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 IoT Enterprise,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 11,Windows 11 Enterprise,Windows 11 Enterprise x64,Windows 11 Home,Windows 11 Pro,Windows 11 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra,Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra,Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave,Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina,Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura,Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2022 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 85 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Depth | 22 |
| Height | 15 |
| Weight | 24.7 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 220 |
| Package depth | 128 |
| Package height | 16 |
| Package weight | 27 |
| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | CE,Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 500 |
| Master (outer) case length | 320 |
| Master (outer) case height | 210 |
| Products per master (outer) case | 250 |
| Other features | |
| Cable length | 0.15 |
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Product Returns Note
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for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
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