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StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

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

  • Brand: StarTech.com
  • Category: Cables & Connectivity
  • SKU: 6391137
  • MPN: U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET
StarTech.com

StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter,…

SKU
CNZ-IM-042771
MPN
U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET

Overview

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.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Key features

  • 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)
  • Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s
  • 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 Mbit/s
  • 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
  • Component for: PC/Laptop
  • Product colour: Grey
  • Internal: No
  • Chipset: Realtek RTL8156BG
  • LED indicators: Yes
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1612526 h

Specifications

Power

Output voltage5 V
USB poweredYes

Design

Component forPC/Laptop
Product colourGrey
InternalNo
ChipsetRealtek RTL8156BG
LED indicatorsYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1612526 h

Network

Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
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 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyNBase-T
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Full duplexYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Jumbo frames16000
VLAN supportYes

Logistics data

Master (outer) case width500 mm
Master (outer) case length320 mm
Master (outer) case height210 mm
Products per master (outer) case250 pc(s)

Other features

Cable length0.152 m

Packaging data

Package width220 mm
Package depth128 mm
Package height14 mm
Package weight28 g

Technical details

Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS

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)

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

Weight & dimensions

Width22 mm
Depth353 mm
Height15 mm
Weight26 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%

Questions

$86.24inc GST