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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
£21.31 ex VAT
£25.57 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.

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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-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)
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