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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

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SKU
6_U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET_1
$31.00
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MPN
U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET
UPC
065030905176
About this item
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
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 ethernet 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 faster and more secure wireless connections, 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 ethernet 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.

The StarTech Advantage
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology Wired
Internal
Host interface USB Type-C
Interface Ethernet
USB connector form factor Straight
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
USB version 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Bandwidth
Data transfer rate (max) 5000 Mbit/s
Full duplex
Networking
Chipset Realtek RTL8156BG
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technology NBase-T
Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Networking standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Jumbo frames 16000
Jumbo frames support
Power
Output voltage 5 V
USB powered
Design
Product colour Grey
Component for PC/Notebook
LED indicators Y
Performance
Wake-on-LAN ready
Auto MDIX IEEE
Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1612526 h
Cable length 0.152 m
System requirements
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 Y
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Weight & dimensions
Width 22 mm (0.86 ")
Depth 353 mm (13.77 ")
Height 15 mm (0.59 ")
Weight 26 g (0.06 lbs)
Package width 220 mm
Package depth 128 mm
Package height 14 mm
Package weight 28 g
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 85 %
Logistics data
Master carton width 500 mm
Master carton length 320 mm
Master carton height 210 mm
Quantity per master carton 250 pc(s)
Other features
CE, RoHS
Y
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