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 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.  

The StarTech. com Advantage

- 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 3.1/3.0 or TB3

Specification

Product
Product id	665792
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	US2GC30
EAN/UPC code	065030867818
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Technical details
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	USB Type-C
Interface	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 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
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Auto MDIX IEEE	Y
Full duplex	Y
Jumbo frames support	Y
VLAN tagging	Y
Design
Internal	N
Component for	PC
Product colour	Black, Grey
Chipset	Realtek - RTL8156
Plug and Play	Y
LED indicators	Y
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1233108 uur
Certification	CE, FCC, REACH
Power
USB powered	Y
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 procent
Packaging data
Package width	142 mm
Package depth	170 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	100 g
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
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions
Width	27 mm
Depth	16 mm
Height	80 mm
Weight	39.7 g
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	435 mm
Master (outer) case length	420 mm
Master (outer) case height	415 mm
Quantity per master (outer) case	70 stuk(s)
Other features
Quick start guide	Y
Jumbo frames	16000
Cable length	0.15 m