StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter NBASE-T NIC U D130-DECIBEL-METER

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 faster and more secure wireless connections, 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.

The StarTech.com Advantage

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 conference streaming & sync files to the cloud in the background; Faster/more secure wireless connections for IT pros


TECH SPECS: USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (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; WoL; VLAN; USB Bus Powered; Thunderbolt Compatible



Design


Chipset

Realtek RTL8156BG


Mean time between failures (MTBF)
12526 h


Product colour

Grey


Internal

No


Component for

PC/Laptop


LED indicators

Yes



Weight & dimensions


Height
mm


Width

22 mm


Depth

353 mm


Weight

26 g



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

500 mm


Master (outer) case height

210 mm


Products per master (outer) case

250 pc(s)


Master (outer) case length

320 mm



Technical details


Compliance certificates

CE, RoHS



Network


Networking standards

IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x


Wake-on-LAN ready

Yes


Auto MDIX IEEE

Yes


Jumbo frames
000


Ethernet LAN

Yes


VLAN support

Yes


Maximum data transfer rate

5000 Mbit/s


Full duplex

Yes


Ethernet interface type

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet


Jumbo frames support

Yes


Cabling technology

NBase-T


Ethernet LAN data rates
,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s



Other features


Cable length

0.152 m



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 85


Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 70 C



Ports & interfaces


USB version

3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)


Host interface

USB Type-C


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1


Connectivity technology

Wired


USB connector form factor

Straight


Interface

Ethernet



System requirements


Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022


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



Power


USB powered

Yes


Output voltage

5 V



Packaging data


Package height
mm


Package depth
8 mm


Package width

220 mm


Package weight

28 g