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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
        £28.88 ex VAT
        £34.65 inc VAT
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        • 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.

          The Choice of IT Pros Since 1985

          StarTech.com conducts thorough compatibility and performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards and providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise and work directly with our StarTech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre and post-sales.

          The US2GC30 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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        • Ports & interfaces
          InternalNo
          USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
          Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
          InterfaceEthernet
          Host interfaceUSB Type-C
          Connectivity technologyWired
          Bandwidth
          Full duplexYes
          Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
          Network
          ChipsetRealtek - RTL8156
          VLAN taggingYes
          Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
          Jumbo frames16000
          Ethernet LANYes
          Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          Jumbo frames supportYes
          Full duplexYes
          Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
          Copper ethernet cabling technology10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
          Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
          Technical details
          Product colourBlack, Grey
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          Plug and PlayYes
          Mean time between failures (MTBF)1233108 h
          Cable length0.15 m
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Compliance certificatesRoHS
          Design
          Product colourBlack, Grey
          ChipsetRealtek - RTL8156
          CertificationCE, FCC, REACH
          Plug and PlayYes
          InternalNo
          Mean time between failures (MTBF)1233108 h
          LED indicatorsYes
          Component forPC
          Software
          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 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 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 13.0 Ventura
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Power
          USB poweredYes
          Indication
          LED indicatorsYes
          System requirements
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
          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 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 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 13.0 Ventura
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          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
          Width27 mm
          Depth16 mm
          Height80 mm
          Weight39.7 g
          Package width142 mm
          Package depth170 mm
          Package height30 mm
          Package weight100 g
          Packaging data
          Package width142 mm
          Package depth170 mm
          Package height30 mm
          Package weight100 g
          Quick start guideYes
          Performance
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          Plug and PlayYes
          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 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 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 13.0 Ventura
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Mean time between failures (MTBF)1233108 h
          Cable length0.15 m
          Certificates
          CertificationCE, FCC, REACH
          Other features
          ChipsetRealtek - RTL8156
          Jumbo frames16000
          Quick start guideYes
          Cable length0.15 m
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Packaging content
          Quick start guideYes
          Logistics data
          Master (outer) case width435 mm
          Master (outer) case length420 mm
          Master (outer) case height415 mm
          Products per master (outer) case70 pc(s)
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
        • Your parcel will arrive within 5 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after you place your order. Items are shipped in working days only, your order may arrive anytime between 7am and 9pm. Deliveries are not made on public holidays, so you can expect your order to arrive the next working day.


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