StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac

Manufacturer: STARTECH | Model: U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET | Product ID: 3631 | Warranty: 2 Years
£30.47 (inc. VAT)
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Product Technical Specification

Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB connector form factorStraight
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network
Maximum data transfer rate5000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3bz,IEEE 802.3i,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Fast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500
Cabling technologyNBase-T
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Full duplexYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Jumbo frames16000
VLAN supportYes
Design
Component forPC/Notebook
Product colourGrey
InternalNo
ChipsetRealtek RTL8156BG
LED indicatorsYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1612526
Power
Output voltage5
USB poweredYes
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85
Weight & dimensions
Width22
Depth353
Height15
Weight26
Packaging data
Package width220
Package depth128
Package height14
Package weight28
Technical details
Compliance certificatesCE,RoHS
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width500
Master (outer) case length320
Master (outer) case height210
Products per master (outer) case250
Other features
Cable length0.152

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Add a 2.5Gb Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook™ or laptop with USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3

Add 2.5GbE network access to a laptop, tablet, or iPhone using an available USB Type-C or Type-A 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.

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Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB connector form factorStraight
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network
Maximum data transfer rate5000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3bz,IEEE 802.3i,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet,Fast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500
Cabling technologyNBase-T
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Full duplexYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Jumbo frames16000
VLAN supportYes
Design
Component forPC/Notebook
Product colourGrey
InternalNo
ChipsetRealtek RTL8156BG
LED indicatorsYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1612526
Power
Output voltage5
USB poweredYes
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85
Weight & dimensions
Width22
Depth353
Height15
Weight26
Packaging data
Package width220
Package depth128
Package height14
Package weight28
Technical details
Compliance certificatesCE,RoHS
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width500
Master (outer) case length320
Master (outer) case height210
Products per master (outer) case250
Other features
Cable length0.152

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