The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, part number USB32000SPT, provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports to a laptop or Ultrabook via a single USB 3.0 connection. This adapter is designed for IT professionals and business users who require additional network connectivity for their systems. It features an integrated USB 3.0 pass-through port, ensuring that a USB port remains available for other peripherals like external storage. Each RJ45 port supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, adhering to IEEE 802.3i/u/ab standards. Leveraging USB 3.0's 5 Gbps speed, it delivers dedicated gigabit bandwidth to each port. This dual NIC is suitable for connecting to two distinct physical networks simultaneously or for providing dedicated network interfaces in virtual machine environments. It supports IPv4/IPv6 packet Checksum Offload Engine (COE) and TCP large send offload to minimize CPU load, alongside Jumbo Frames, full-duplex operation with 802.3x flow control, and VLAN tagging.
Packaged Quantity:1 Each
Product Type:Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
This adapter is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, and various Windows Server versions (2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022). It also supports Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.15 Catalina, 11.3 Big Sur, 13 Ventura, and Linux 2.6.25 Torvalds.
The package includes the USB 3.0 to Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC with USB Pass-Through, one Driver CD, and one Instruction Manual.
Yes, the dual USB NIC is suitable for providing dedicated physical network interfaces to virtual machine configurations, making it useful for IT administrators managing dual-homed or multi-homed host systems.
No, the specifications indicate that the RJ-45 ports do not support PoE (Power over Ethernet).
USB32000SPT - Startech USB 3.0 Dual Port Gigabit NIC