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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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
SKU: U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET£21.25 ex VAT
£25.50 inc VAT
Out of 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 USB connector form factor Straight Bandwidth Full duplex Yes Maximum data transfer rate 5000 Mbit/s Network Chipset Realtek RTL8156BG Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Jumbo frames 16000 Ethernet LAN Yes Cabling technology NBase-T Networking standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Jumbo frames support Yes Full duplex Yes Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s Maximum data transfer rate 5000 Mbit/s VLAN support Yes Technical details Product colour Grey Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1612526 h Cable length 0.152 m Compliance certificates CE, RoHS Design Product colour Grey Chipset Realtek RTL8156BG Internal No Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1612526 h LED indicators Yes Component for PC/Laptop 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 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 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 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 supported Yes Power Output voltage 5 V 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 Server 2022 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 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 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 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 supported Yes Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 70 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 85% Weight & dimensions Width 22 mm Depth 353 mm Height 15 mm Weight 26 g Package width 220 mm Package depth 128 mm Package height 14 mm Package weight 28 g Packaging data Package width 220 mm Package depth 128 mm Package height 14 mm Package weight 28 g Performance Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022 Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Auto MDIX IEEE 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 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 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 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 supported Yes Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1612526 h Cable length 0.152 m Other features Chipset Realtek RTL8156BG Jumbo frames 16000 Cable length 0.152 m Logistics data Master (outer) case width 500 mm Master (outer) case length 320 mm Master (outer) case height 210 mm Products per master (outer) case 250 pc(s) 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.
Items must be returned in an unused and saleable condition within 16 days of the receipt of goods. Please read our delivery and returns policy for further information.
