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        StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Dongle, 10/100/1000Mbps, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 6in/15cm Attached Cable, USB GbE Adapter

        SKU: C21GA-USB-ETHERNET
        £21.54 ex VAT
        £25.85 inc VAT
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        • Add Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity to a Laptop or Desktop through a USB Type-C or A port

          Add a Gigabit network port to your computer, using a USB Type-C connection. The RJ45 port supports multiple speeds (10/100/1000 Mbps) and is fully compatible with Cat5 (and higher) cabling. Share or receive files over a network, access network storage/backup, and stream online content while reducing wait times and slowdowns.

          1 Gigabit Network Connection

          This adapter supports both current and legacy Ethernet networks down to 10Mbps, making it ideal for providing a reliable network connection almost anywhere whether at home, work or while traveling. The USB-C host connector with attached USB-C to USB-A dongle offers compatibility with laptops, desktop computers, and 2-in-1's. The Realtek chipset is broadly supported on new and older laptops enabling PXE capabilities to aid IT departments with provisioning and maintaining systems along with Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support. The adapter provides a wired connection that is faster and more secure than wireless, making it ideal for IT professionals.

          Plug and Play Device Configuration

          Simply connect the network adapter to your computer's USB Type-C port. This USB-C to RJ45 adapter features VLAN tagging, 9K Jumbo Frames, Wake-on-LAN, Status LEDs and full-duplex Ethernet making it the perfect companion for on-the-go users who require a wired network connection.

          Compact and Versatile Design

          The USB Gigabit network adapter is light and compact. It features a built-in 6in (15cm) cable provides extended reach and improved flexibility, while reducing cable/connector strain. Additionally, USB bus power simplifies the setup and makes it a convenient accessory while on the move.

          The StarTech.com Advantage
        • Ports & interfaces
          InternalNo
          USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
          Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
          InterfaceEthernet
          Host interfaceUSB Type-A/USB Type-C
          Connectivity technologyWired
          USB connector form factorStraight
          Bandwidth
          Full duplexYes
          Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
          Network
          ChipsetRealtek RTL8153B
          VLAN taggingYes
          Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
          Jumbo frames9000
          Ethernet LANYes
          Cabling technology10/100/1000BaseT(X)
          Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          Jumbo frames supportYes
          Full duplexYes
          Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
          Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
          Technical details
          Product colourGrey
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          Mean time between failures (MTBF)1969065 h
          Cable length0.152 m
          Design
          Product colourGrey
          ChipsetRealtek RTL8153B
          InternalNo
          Mean time between failures (MTBF)1969065 h
          LED indicatorsActivity, Speed
          Component forPC/Laptop
          Housing materialPlastic
          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 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 2000, 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 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Power
          USB poweredYes
          Indication
          LED indicatorsActivity, Speed
          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 2000, 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 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Operational conditions
          Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C
          Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C
          Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%
          Weight & dimensions
          Width21.5 mm
          Depth353 mm
          Height15 mm
          Weight26 g
          Package width128 mm
          Package depth22 mm
          Package height15 mm
          Package weight35 g
          Packaging data
          Package width128 mm
          Package depth22 mm
          Package height15 mm
          Package weight35 g
          Performance
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          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 2000, 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 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Mean time between failures (MTBF)1969065 h
          Cable length0.152 m
          Other features
          ChipsetRealtek RTL8153B
          Jumbo frames9000
          Housing materialPlastic
          Cable length0.152 m
          Logistics data
          Master (outer) case width500 mm
          Master (outer) case length320 mm
          Master (outer) case height210 mm
          Products per master (outer) case200 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.


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