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StarTech.com 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 RJ45/LAN

SKU: US2GC30

Add 2.5GbE 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 performanceof 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 RTL8156 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.

The US2GC30 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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  • 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)

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Add 2.5GbE 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 performanceof 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 RTL8156 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.

The US2GC30 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

More from the Manufacturer

More from the Manufacturer

  • 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)
Specifications
Chipset Manufacturer:
Realtek
Chipset Model:
RTL8156BG
Color Family:
Dual Color
Country of Origin:
China
Device Supported:
Notebook
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Compliance:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE),Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
Form Factor:
Portable
Host Interface:
USB 3.0 Type C
Limited Warranty:
2 Year
Manufacturer:
StarTech.com
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.startech.com
Media Type Supported:
Twisted Pair
Network Technology:
2.5GBase-T,10Base-T,1000Base-T,100Base-TX
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:
1
Packaged Quantity:
1 Each
Package Contents:
  • USB 3.0 Type-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 2.5GBase-T
  • 1 x Quick-Start Guide
Product Color:
Black,Space Gray
Product Type:
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Total Number of Ports:
1

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Add 2.5GbE 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 performanceof 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 RTL8156 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.

The US2GC30 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

More from the Manufacturer

More from the Manufacturer

  • 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)