StarTech.com USB-C to Gigabit Network Adapter - White
Product Technical Specification
Ports & interfaces | |
Connectivity technology | Wired |
Host interface | USB Type-C |
Interface | Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Network | |
Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3u |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 |
Cabling technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
Full duplex | Yes |
Jumbo frames support | Yes |
Jumbo frames | 9000 |
VLAN tagging | Yes |
Design | |
Product colour | White |
Internal | No |
Chipset | Realtek - RTL8153 |
Power | |
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 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 11,Windows 11 x64,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,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64,Windows Vista x64,Windows XP,Windows XP Home,Windows XP Home x64,Windows XP Professional,Windows XP Professional x64 |
Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,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 10.6 Snow Leopard,Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 80 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90 |
Sustainability | |
Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Sustainability certificates | CE,RoHS |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 25 |
Depth | 210 |
Height | 15 |
Weight | 24 |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 143 |
Package depth | 172 |
Package height | 32 |
Package weight | 82 |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Master (outer) case width | 336 |
Master (outer) case length | 528 |
Master (outer) case height | 310 |
Products per master (outer) case | 60 |
Other features | |
Housing material | Plastic |
Cable length | 0.145 |
Delivery Options

Economy Delivery (UK)

Business Express
Now you can easily connect to a Gigabit network through the USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on your laptop or desktop computer. This Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network adapter provides a reliable network connection without even having to install drivers. It’s ready to go, with native driver support to ensure a quick setup.
Powerful Gigabit network connections
The USB Type-C network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). You can access very large files over the network at Gigabit speeds.
Native driver support makes installation easy
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug the adapter into the USB-C port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don't have to worry about installing additional software.
Trouble-free connections through USB-C
The USB Type-C connector is smaller and easier to use than previous USB connectors. It’s a reversible plug so you can connect to your devices with either side facing up. You can insert the cable the right way every time - without frustration or the risk of port damage.
Compact and lightweight for perfect portability
Compact and portable, this USB Gigabit network adapter is the ideal desktop network adapter or laptop accessory. It’s powered directly from the USB port making it easy to connect when you’re on the go. Plus, its lightweight design makes the adapter the perfect travel accessory for your Chromebook Pixel or MacBook.
The US1GC30W features a white design that looks great with your Apple Mac and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Add a Gigabit Ethernet network connection to your computer through the latest USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) technology and USB Type-C
- Works with the newest MacBook, Chromebook Pixeland other laptop and desktop computers with a USB-C port
- Thunderbolt 3 port compatible
Ports & interfaces | |
Connectivity technology | Wired |
Host interface | USB Type-C |
Interface | Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Network | |
Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3u |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 |
Cabling technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
Full duplex | Yes |
Jumbo frames support | Yes |
Jumbo frames | 9000 |
VLAN tagging | Yes |
Design | |
Product colour | White |
Internal | No |
Chipset | Realtek - RTL8153 |
Power | |
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 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 11,Windows 11 x64,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,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64,Windows Vista x64,Windows XP,Windows XP Home,Windows XP Home x64,Windows XP Professional,Windows XP Professional x64 |
Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,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 10.6 Snow Leopard,Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 80 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90 |
Sustainability | |
Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Sustainability certificates | CE,RoHS |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 25 |
Depth | 210 |
Height | 15 |
Weight | 24 |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 143 |
Package depth | 172 |
Package height | 32 |
Package weight | 82 |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Master (outer) case width | 336 |
Master (outer) case length | 528 |
Master (outer) case height | 310 |
Products per master (outer) case | 60 |
Other features | |
Housing material | Plastic |
Cable length | 0.145 |
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 very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
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.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Section 11 & 13 of our terms and conditions which you can read here in full.