StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, 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) |
| 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 |
| Jumbo frames | 16000 |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Design | |
| Component for | PC/Notebook |
| 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 11 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 10,Windows 11 Home,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 10 Education,Windows 11 Pro,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 11 x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 8,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 7,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 IoT Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 8.1,Windows 11,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 11 Enterprise,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | 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 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura,Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra,Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2022 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 22 |
| Depth | 152 |
| Height | 15 |
| Weight | 18 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 220 |
| Package depth | 128 |
| Package height | 16 |
| Package weight | 24 |
| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | CE,RoHS |
| 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 | 0.152 |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Business Express
Add 2.5GbE network access to a laptop, tablet, or iPhone using an available USB Type-C port. This USB 3.0 Type-C to Gigabit network adapter doubles your network performance on existing Cat5e cables, so there is no need to change or add to existing cabling infrastructure. This versatile adapter features a built-in 6in (15cm) USB cable and is bus-powered, drawing its power directly from the computer's USB port, reducing clutter and simplifying setup by eliminating the need for an external power adapter.
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. 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) |
| 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 |
| Jumbo frames | 16000 |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Design | |
| Component for | PC/Notebook |
| 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 11 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 10,Windows 11 Home,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 10 Education,Windows 11 Pro,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 11 x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 8,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 7,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 IoT Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 8.1,Windows 11,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 11 Enterprise,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | 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 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura,Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra,Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2022 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 22 |
| Depth | 152 |
| Height | 15 |
| Weight | 18 |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 220 |
| Package depth | 128 |
| Package height | 16 |
| Package weight | 24 |
| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | CE,RoHS |
| 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 | 0.152 |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a simple, hassle-free returns policy. If for whatever
reason you are not happy with the item purchased, you can return it to us
within 14 days of receipt for a refund. This applies to items purchased
direct through Buykingston only.
Our 14 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee:
For items returned in resaleable condition, with all original packaging. If
an item has been opened for inspection but shows signs of use beyond that, a
deduction may apply to reflect the reduced value — see our full
Terms & Conditions
(Section 12) for details.
Some items are excluded from our money-back guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include:
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products, such as flash memory products with
custom logos on them, e.g. USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
14 days from date of receipt, or expected date of receipt on non-tracked
items.
How do I go about returning my order?
Please contact us
via our contact page with your order number. We will provide you with an RMA
number and return instructions, including your return deadline and whether a
freepost label applies to your order.
Do I need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number before sending anything back.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes, to qualify for our 14 day money-back guarantee. For faulty items, we
understand you may no longer have the original packaging.
Who pays for return postage?
If your item is faulty, damaged, or not as described, we cover reasonable
return postage, or provide a freepost label where available. If you are
returning an item for another reason (including simply changing your mind),
you are responsible for return postage unless we have expressly confirmed a
freepost label in your RMA email — we recommend using a tracked and
insured service for items of significant value.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
directly for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Sections 11–13 of our Terms & Conditions.