StarTech.com U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET network card 5000 Mbit/s

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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
UNSPSC: 43201404
  • 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
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SKU U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET
EAN 0065030905176
Manufacturer StarTech.com
Availability In Stock
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Add a 2.5Gb Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook™ or laptop with USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3

Add 2.5GbE network access to a laptop, tablet, or iPhone using an available USB Type-C or Type-A port. This USB 3.0 Type-C to Gigabit network adapter doubles your network performance on existing Cat5e cables, so there is no need to change or add to existing cabling infrastructure. This versatile adapter features a built-in 6in (15cm) USB cable and is bus-powered, drawing its power directly from the computer's USB port, reducing clutter and simplifying setup by eliminating the need for an external power adapter.

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. 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.

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Ports & interfaces
InternalNo
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
InterfaceEthernet
Host interfaceUSB Type-C
Connectivity technologyWired
USB connector form factorStraight
Bandwidth
Full duplexYes
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
Network
ChipsetRealtek RTL8156BG
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo frames16000
Ethernet LANYes
Cabling technologyNBase-T
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Full duplexYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
VLAN supportYes
Technical details
Product colourGray
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1612526 h
Cable length5.98" (0.152 m)
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS
Design
Product colourGray
ChipsetRealtek RTL8156BG
InternalNo
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1612526 h
LED indicatorsYes
Component forPC/Laptop
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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 supportedYes
Power
Output voltage5 V
USB poweredYes
Indication
LED indicatorsYes
System requirements
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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 supportedYes
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
Width0.866" (22 mm)
Depth13.9" (353 mm)
Height0.591" (15 mm)
Weight0.917 oz (26 g)
Package width8.66" (220 mm)
Package depth5.04" (128 mm)
Package height0.551" (14 mm)
Package weight0.988 oz (28 g)
Packaging data
Package width8.66" (220 mm)
Package depth5.04" (128 mm)
Package height0.551" (14 mm)
Package weight0.988 oz (28 g)
Performance
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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 supportedYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1612526 h
Cable length5.98" (0.152 m)
Other features
ChipsetRealtek RTL8156BG
Jumbo frames16000
Cable length5.98" (0.152 m)
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width19.7" (500 mm)
Master (outer) case length12.6" (320 mm)
Master (outer) case height8.27" (210 mm)
Products per master (outer) case250 pc(s)

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Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
N/A
Internal
N
Y
N
N
Y
N/A
Connectivity technology
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Wired
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Host interface
USB Type-C
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PowerPlug
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