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USB 3.0 TYPE-C TO 2.5 GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTER

31 specifications

Specifications8
ManufacturerStarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.startech.com
Brand NameStarTech.com
Product Name2.5Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Marketing Information

Add 2.5GbE network access to laptops, tablets, and iPhones equipped with a USB-C port. This USB-C to Ethernet Adapter features a 100W PD pass-through port that allows you to connect a charger to the same USB-C port, enabling simultaneous Ethernet connection and device charging. Enable ethernet connection without losing access to the original USB-C port for charging or connecting additional peripherals; well-suited for devices with limited ports.

2.5 Gigabit Network Connection

This slim form factor adapter is ideal for office use and hot desks. Download large files from a network more quickly, experience higher quality video conference streaming, and sync files to the cloud in the background, without impacting your other browsing. This adapter supports both current and legacy Ethernet networks down to 10Mbps, making it ideal for providing a reliable network connection almost anywhere whether at home, work or while traveling. The Realtek chipset is broadly supported on new and older laptops enabling PXE capabilities to aid IT departments with provisioning and maintaining systems along with Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support. The adapter provides a wired connection that is faster and more secure than wireless, making it ideal for IT professionals.

Native Driver Support Makes Installation Easy

Simply plug this USB-C to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on a laptop and connect to a network. The network adapter Realtek chipset provides native driver support for Windows (10/11, ARM supported) Macbooks (macOS), Chromebooks (ChromeOS), Snapdragon, Linux, iPhones, and tablets. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring quick and effective installation with no Internet access required.

Packaged Quantity1
Product Type2.5Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Technical Information3
Chipset ManufacturerRealtek
Chipset ModelRTL8156BG
Features
  • VLAN Support
  • PXE Support
  • Jumbo Frames Support
  • VLAN Tagging
  • Wake on LAN (WOL)
  • Promiscuous Mode
Interfaces/Ports4
Host InterfaceUSB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C
Total Number of Ports1
USB StandardUSB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports1
Media & Performance1
Media Type SupportedTwisted Pair
Network & Communication1
Network Technology2.5GBase-T
Environmental Conditions2
Minimum Operating Humidity (Non-condensing)10%
Maximum Operating Humidity (Non-condensing)85%
Physical Characteristics7
Color FamilyGray
Product ColorSpace Gray
Form FactorPortable
Height0.6"
Width0"
Depth0.8"
Weight (Approximate)0.90 oz
Miscellaneous4
Application/UsageNetwork
Device Supported
  • Desktop Computer
  • iPhone
  • Notebook
  • Tablet
Operating System Compatibility
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Mac OS 12 Monterey
  • MacOS 10.14 Mojave
  • MacOS 10.13 High Sierra
  • Linux
  • ChromeOS
  • Apple iOS
  • Android
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Linux Kernel 2.4.20
  • Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina
  • macOS Big Sur 11.0
  • macOS Ventura 13.0
  • macOS Sonoma 14.0
Environmental Compliance
  • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Warranty1
Limited Warranty2 Year

Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer and subject to change. Contact a certified IT PRO at 1 (800) 235-4050 to confirm compatibility before ordering.

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