StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter NBASE-T NIC U U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET

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.

The StarTech Advantage

Specs




Ports & interfaces


Connectivity technology

The technology that enables connectivity of the device, e.g. wired or wireless.

Wired


Host interface

Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.

USB Type-C


Interface

Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.

Ethernet


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

1


USB connector form factor

Straight


USB version

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.

3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)


Network


Maximum data transfer rate

The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another.

5000 Mbit/s


Networking standards

The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.

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


Ethernet LAN

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.




Ethernet interface type

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet


Ethernet LAN data rates

The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s


Cabling technology

Type of cable technology performance.

NBase-T


Wake-on-LAN ready




Auto MDIX IEEE




Full duplex

A full-duplex system allows communication in both directions, and unlike half-duplex, allows this to happen simultaneously.




Jumbo frames support




Jumbo frames
000


VLAN support

A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) consists of a group of computers and switches that can be physically distributed over different networks and buildings, but form one LAN on a logical level.




Design


Component for

What this product is used as a part of (component for).

PC/Laptop


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Grey


Internal

The product is built in.




Chipset

Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.

Realtek RTL8156BG


LED indicators




Mean time between failures (MTBF)

Statistical model used to indicate product/mechanism reliability; expressed in hours and percentage of duty cycle. This number (in hours) does not indicate the mean time before failure for a single unit/mechanism.
12526 h


Power


Output voltage

5 V



Power


USB powered

The device can be powered via a USB connection.




System requirements


Windows operating systems supported

Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.

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 operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.

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

8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)




Server operating systems supported

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


Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.

0 - 40 -C


Storage temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.

-10 - 70 -C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 85%


Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.

22 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.

353 mm


Height

The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
mm


Weight

Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.

26 g


Packaging data


Package width

The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.

220 mm


Package depth

The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
8 mm


Package height

The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
mm


Package weight

Weight of the packaged product.

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

How long the cable is.

0.152 m