StarTech 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 (US2GC30)
Key Features
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: 2.5GbE USB C to Ethernet Adapter/ USB Type C/Thunderbolt 3 Network Adapter allows you to securely connect to high-speed Networks & is backwards compatible with existing Gigabit LANs
- IDEAL FOR CONTENT CREATORS: USB 3.0 NIC provides bandwidth to power users on high performance laptops/workstations incl Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Surface Book, HP ZBook, Dell Precision, Lenovo P Series
- TECH SPECS: USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps); 1x RJ45; 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit; 3 speed 2.5G/1G/100 Mbps Auto-negotiation; Realtek RTL8156BG; NBASE-T & 2.5GBASE-T; 9K Jumbo frame (no longer supported in macOS); WoL; VLAN; Bus-Powered
- MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH: Leverage NBASE-T for 2.5 Gbps speeds over existing Cat 5e Cables w/o the expense of Cat 6A or Fiber; 3 speed Auto-Negotiation always provides max bandwidth
- COMPATIBILITY: Supports many OS and Hypervisors incl. Windows 7 and up, Windows Server 2008 R2 and up, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+ and up, MacOS 10.11 to 11, iOS (iPhone 15 [Plus/Pro/Max] and up)
Description
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.
Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech Connectivity Tools Application
Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:
• MAC Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.
• Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.
Visit www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools for more information and to download the StarTech Connectivity Tools.
Specifications
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| Internal |
No |
| Connectivity technology |
Wired |
| Host interface |
USB Type-C |
| Interface |
Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB version |
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Bandwidth |
|---|
| Maximum data transfer rate |
5000 Mbit/s |
| Full duplex |
Yes |
| Network |
|---|
| Chipset |
Realtek - RTL8156 |
| Maximum data transfer rate |
5000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Jumbo frames |
16000 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x |
| Auto MDIX IEEE |
Yes |
| VLAN tagging |
Yes |
| Jumbo frames support |
Yes |
| Full duplex |
Yes |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology |
10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Design |
|---|
| Internal |
No |
| Product colour |
Black, Gray |
| Chipset |
Realtek - RTL8156 |
| Certification |
CE, FCC, REACH |
| Plug and Play |
Yes |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
1233108 h |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Component for |
PC |
| Power |
|---|
| USB powered |
Yes |
| 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 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 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 13.0 Ventura |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Server operating systems supported |
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Width |
1.06" (27 mm) |
| Depth |
0.63" (16 mm) |
| Height |
3.15" (80 mm) |
| Weight |
1.4 oz (39.7 g) |
| Package width |
4.8" (122 mm) |
| Package depth |
6.38" (162 mm) |
| Package height |
1.3" (33 mm) |
| Package weight |
3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Packaging data |
|---|
| Package width |
4.8" (122 mm) |
| Package depth |
6.38" (162 mm) |
| Package height |
1.3" (33 mm) |
| Package weight |
3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Quick start guide |
Yes |
| Performance |
|---|
| Auto MDIX IEEE |
Yes |
| Plug and Play |
Yes |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
1233108 h |
| Cable length |
5.91" (0.15 m) |
| 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 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 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 13.0 Ventura |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Server operating systems supported |
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
85176990 |
| Compliance certificates |
RoHS |
| Certificates |
|---|
| Certification |
CE, FCC, REACH |
| Other features |
|---|
| Chipset |
Realtek - RTL8156 |
| Jumbo frames |
16000 |
| Quick start guide |
Yes |
| Cable length |
5.91" (0.15 m) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
85176990 |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Quick start guide |
Yes |
| Logistics data |
|---|
| Master (outer) case width |
18.9" (479 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length |
13.5" (343 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height |
17.6" (447 mm) |
| Products per master (outer) case |
80 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
85176990 |
