The STARTECH U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET adapter provides a wired network connection for devices lacking an integrated Ethernet port, or for those requiring speeds beyond standard Gigabit Ethernet. This solution is designed for IT professionals and business users who need reliable, high-speed network access for their USB-C or Thunderbolt-enabled laptops, tablets, or other compatible devices. It facilitates secure connectivity to 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit networks, offering an upgrade over 1 Gigabit speeds. The adapter includes a USB-A converter, extending compatibility to systems with USB 3.0/3.1 Type-A ports. Key features include NBASE-T NIC support, a single RJ45 port, and compatibility with 10/100Mbps, 1G, and 2.5G network speeds. It supports Realtek features such as 16k Jumbo Frames, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), and VLANs, making it suitable for various business network environments. The device is USB bus powered, eliminating the need for an external power adapter, and supports Windows 7 and up, Windows Server 2008 R2 and up, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19 and up, and macOS 10.11 and up, as well as iOS.
The adapter supports 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit, 1 Gigabit, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps network speeds, compatible with 2.5GBASE-T standards.
This adapter is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, Windows Server 2008 R2 and newer, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19 and newer, macOS 10.11 and newer, and iOS.
Yes, the adapter is compatible with Thunderbolt ports, in addition to USB 3.0/3.1 Type-C and Type-A (with the included converter).
The adapter, utilizing a Realtek chipset, supports 16k Jumbo Frames, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), and VLANs, which can be beneficial in managed network environments.
U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET - Startech 2.5GBE USB-C TO ETHERNET ADAPTER WITH USB-A CONVERTER, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 TYPE