USB LAN Adapter | IEEE 802.3bz | 2.5 Gbps | Mac | Windows® | Linux
Add 2.5 GbE network access to your laptop, using an available USB-C port. This USB 3.0 Type-C to Gigabit network adapter gives you wired Ethernet network access.
Powerful 2.5 Gigabit Network Connections
Ideal for office or home use, the network adapter supports full 2.5 Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0. You can quickly access very large files over a 2.5 Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day.
Native Driver Support Makes Installation Easy
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this USB-C to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter Realtek RTL8156BG chipset provides native driver support for Mac OS and Linux. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring a quick installation with no Internet access required.
Compact & Lightweight for Perfect Portability
Compact and portable, this USB Gigabit network adapter is the ideal desktop network adapter or laptop accessory. You don't have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it's powered directly from the host USB port.
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StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB C to Ethernet Adapter NBASE-T NIC - USB 3.0 Type C 2.5/1 Gigabit/100 Mbps Multi Speed Network/ USB 3.1 Laptop to RJ45/LAN Thunderbolt 3 Compatible/MacBook Pro Surface
SKU: US2GC30£28.58 ex VAT
£34.29 inc VAT
In stockPorts & interfaces Internal No USB version 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Interface Ethernet Host interface USB Type-C Connectivity technology Wired Bandwidth Full duplex Yes Maximum data transfer rate 5000 Mbit/s Network Chipset Realtek - RTL8156 VLAN tagging Yes Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Jumbo frames 16000 Ethernet LAN Yes Networking standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Jumbo frames support Yes Full duplex Yes Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s Copper ethernet cabling technology 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Maximum data transfer rate 5000 Mbit/s Technical details Product colour Black, Grey Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Plug and Play Yes Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1233108 h Cable length 0.15 m Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 Compliance certificates RoHS Design Product colour Black, Grey Chipset Realtek - RTL8156 Certification CE, FCC, REACH Plug and Play Yes Internal No Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1233108 h LED indicators Yes Component for PC Software 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 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 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 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 13.0 Ventura Linux operating systems supported Yes Power USB powered Yes Indication LED indicators Yes System requirements Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 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 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 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 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 13.0 Ventura Linux operating systems supported Yes Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 70 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 55 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90% Weight & dimensions Width 27 mm Depth 16 mm Height 80 mm Weight 39.7 g Package width 142 mm Package depth 170 mm Package height 30 mm Package weight 100 g Packaging data Package width 142 mm Package depth 170 mm Package height 30 mm Package weight 100 g Quick start guide Yes Performance Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Plug and Play Yes 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 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 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 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 13.0 Ventura Linux operating systems supported Yes Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1233108 h Cable length 0.15 m Certificates Certification CE, FCC, REACH Other features Chipset Realtek - RTL8156 Jumbo frames 16000 Quick start guide Yes Cable length 0.15 m Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 Packaging content Quick start guide Yes Logistics data Master (outer) case width 435 mm Master (outer) case length 420 mm Master (outer) case height 415 mm Products per master (outer) case 70 pc(s) Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 Your parcel will arrive within 5 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after you place your order. 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