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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
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.
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
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.
| USB-C 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Connector(s) | |
| Connector A | 1 × USB 3.2 Type-C (24 pin, Gen 1, 5Gbps) 1 × RJ-45 |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 55°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% RH (no condensation) |
| Hardware | |
| Ports | 1 |
| Interface | RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Bus Type | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging |
| Chipset ID | Realtek RTL8156BG |
| LED Indicators | 1 × Green LED (10/100/1000 Mbps) 1 × Blue LED (2.5Gbps) |
| Packaging Information | |
| Package Height | 1.3 in [3.3 cm] |
| Package Length | 6.4 in [16.2 cm] |
| Package Width | 4.8 in [12.2 cm] |
| Package Weight | 3.3 oz [94.0 g] |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Performance | |
| Wake On LAN | Yes |
| Type | Copper |
| Type and Rate | USB 3.2 Gen 1 – 5 Gbit/s |
| Compatible Networks | 2.5G / 1G / 100Mbps / 10Mbps |
| Auto MDIX | Yes |
| Full Duplex Support | Yes |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9K max. |
| MTBF | 1,233,108 hours |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color | Space Gray |
| Form Factor | Attached Cable |
| Material | Plastic |
| Product Length | 9.6 in [24.5 cm] |
| Product Width | 1.1 in [2.7 cm] |
| Product Height | 0.7 in [1.7 cm] |
| Cable Length | 5.3 in [13.5 cm] |
| Product Weight | 1.4 oz [41 g] |
| Power | |
| Power Source | USB-Powered |
| Input Voltage | 5V DC |
| Output Voltage | 5V DC |
| Software | |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, 11 ARM Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2022 macOS 10.11 to 15.0 (VLAN tagging not supported) Linux Kernel 2.4.20 and up (LTS versions only) |
| Special Notes / Requirements | |
| Note | Jumbo Frames are no longer supported in macOS |
| What's in the Box | |
| Included Items | 1 × USB-C Network Adapter 1 × Quick-Start Guide |




