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.
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.
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 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.
Product Description | 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 Laptop to RJ45/LAN Thunderbolt 3 Compatible/MacBook Pro Surface - Type-C to Ethernet - network adapter - USB-C - 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1 + USB 3.0 | Device Type | Network adapter | Form Factor | External | Interface (Bus) Type | USB-C | Ports | 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1 + USB 3.0 | Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.7 cm 8 cm | Length | 1.6 cm | Weight | 39.7 g | Cabling Type | Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-BX | Data Link Protocol | 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE, 2.5 GigE | Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Gbps | Capacity | Jumbo frame size: 16000 | Processor | Realtek Semiconductor RTL8156 | Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3bz | Colour | Black, space grey | System Requirements | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2016, Linux 2.4.20 - 4.x LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.11 - 10.15 | Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year warranty |
General | |
Device Type | Network adapter |
Form Factor | External |
Interface (Bus) Type | USB-C |
Networking | |
Ports | 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1 + USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Cabling Type | Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-BX |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Gbps |
Capacity | Jumbo frame size: 16000 |
Status Indicators | Link/activity |
Features | Full duplex capability, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Jumbo Frames support |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3bz |
Processor / Memory | |
Processor | Realtek Semiconductor RTL8156 |
Expansion / Connectivity | |
Interfaces | 1 x 1/2.5GBase-T - RJ-45 - receptacle , 1 x USB 3.0 - 24 pin USB-C - plug |
Miscellaneous | |
Cables Included | 1 x SuperSpeed USB-C cable (integrated) |
Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, WEEE, REACH |
Colour | Black, space grey |
Software / System Requirements | |
OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2016, Linux 2.4.20 - 4.x LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.11 - 10.15 |
Dimensions & Weight | |
Width | 2.7 cm |
Height | 8 cm |
Length | 1.6 cm |
Weight | 39.7 g |
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping) | |
Shipping Width | 14.2 cm |
Shipping Depth | 17 cm |
Shipping Height | 3 cm |
Shipping Weight | 100 g |
Manufacturer Warranty | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years |
Environmental Parameters | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 70 °C |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
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