
Startech
USB 3.0 TYPE-C TO 2.5 GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTER W/USB-A CONVERTER
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, Wired, USB Type-C, Ethernet, 5000 Mbit/s, Grey
MSRP
$52.26
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- SKU
- U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET
- UPC
- 0065030905176
- Category
- Cables
Overview
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. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: USB Type-C, Interface: Ethernet. Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s. USB powered. Product colour: Grey
Key features
- USB-C NETWORK ADAPTER: 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter allows you to add 2.5GbE network access to a laptop, tablet, or iPhone using an available USB Type-C or Type-A port; Doubles network performance on existing Cat5 cables
- BROAD COMPATIBILITY: Auto-installs most operating systems including Windows 7 and up, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+ and up, MacOS/iOS/ChromeOS; Works with Macbooks, Chromebooks and all hardware platforms, including Intel, AMD, ARM (Snapdragon), and Apple Silicon
- 2.5G OVER Cat5e: Leverage NBASE-T for 2.5Gbps speeds over existing Cat 5e cables without the expense of upgrading to Cat6A/Fiber; 4-speed auto-negotiation for optimal performance with network devices; Extend system longevity by retrofitting older systems
- APPLICATIONS: Slim form factor adapter for office/hot desks; Quickly download large files from a network, experience higher quality video conferencing & sync files to the cloud in the background with a faster/more secure connection compared to wireless
- TECH SPECS: USB-C (5Gbps); USB-A Adapter; 1x RJ45; 6in (15cm) Attached Cable; 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit; 10/100Mbps & 1/2.5Gbps; Realtek Chipset; NBASE-T & 2.5GBASE-T; 16K Jumbo Frames (not supported in macOS); WoL; VLAN; Bus-Powered; Thunderbolt Compatible
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
- Connectivity technology
- Wired
- Host interface
- USB Type-C
- Interface
- Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- 1
- USB connector form factor
- Straight
- USB version
- 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network
- Maximum data transfer rate
- 5000 Mbit/s
- Networking standards
- IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- Ethernet interface type
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN data rates
- 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
- Cabling technology
- NBase-T
- Wake-on-LAN ready
- Yes
- Auto MDIX IEEE
- Yes
- Full duplex
- Yes
- Jumbo frames support
- Yes
- Jumbo frames
- 16000
- VLAN support
- Yes
Design
- Component for
- PC/Laptop
- Product colour
- Grey
- Internal
- No
- Chipset
- Realtek RTL8156BG
- LED indicators
- Yes
- Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 1612526 h
Power
- Output voltage
- 5 V
- 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 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
- Yes
- Server operating systems supported
- Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- 0 - 40 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -10 - 70 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 22 mm
- Depth
- 353 mm
- Height
- 15 mm
- Weight
- 26 g
Packaging data
- Package width
- 220 mm
- Package depth
- 128 mm
- Package height
- 14 mm
- Package weight
- 28 g
Technical details
- Compliance certificates
- CE, RoHS
Logistics data
- Master (outer) case width
- 500 mm
- Master (outer) case length
- 320 mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 210 mm
- Products per master (outer) case
- 250 pc(s)
Other features
- Cable length
- 0.152 m
