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StarTech.com USB 3.0 Type-A to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 5GBASE-T - 5G

StarTech.com USB 3.0 Type-A to 5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 5GBASE-T - 5G

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Quicklinx: FK1SWS00 Mfr#: US5GA30
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Description

Add 5 GbE network access to your laptop, using the USB-A port on your laptop. This USB 3.0 Type-A to Gigabit network adapter gives you wired Ethernet network access.

Ideal for office or home use, the network adapter supports full 5 Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0. You can quickly access very large files over a 5 Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day.

Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this USB-A to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The Aquantia AQC111U chipset provides native driver support for Mac OS and Linux. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring a quick installation with no Internet access required.

Compact and portable, this USB Gigabit network adapter is the ideal desktop network adapter or laptop accessory. You don't have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it's powered directly from the host USB port.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
StarTech.com 5GbE USB A to Ethernet Adapter - NBASE-T NIC - USB 3.0 Type A 2.5 GbE /5 GbE Multi Speed Gigabit Network USB 3.1 to RJ45/LAN - network adapter - USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 - 5GBase-T x 1 + USB 3.0
Device Type
Network adapter
Form Factor
External
Interface (Bus) Type
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Ports
5GBase-T x 1 + USB 3.0
Dimensions (WxDxH)
3.89 cm 2.4 cm
Length
28.5 cm
Weight
81 g
Cabling Type
Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 5GBase-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-BX
Data Link Protocol
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE, 5 GigE, 2.5 GigE
Data Transfer Rate
5 Gbps
Capacity
Jumbo frame size: 16000
Processor
Aquantia AQC111U
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz
Colour
Black
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple MacOS X 10.11 - 10.15, Linux Kernel 4.4 - 4.19 LTS versions
Manufacturer Warranty
2-year warranty


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
Network adapter
Form Factor
External
Interface (Bus) Type
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1

Networking

Ports
5GBase-T x 1 + USB 3.0
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Cabling Type
Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 5GBase-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-BX
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate
5 Gbps
Capacity
Jumbo frame size: 16000
Status Indicators
Link/activity
Features
Full duplex capability, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Jumbo Frames support, promiscuous mode
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz

Processor / Memory

Processor
Aquantia AQC111U

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
1 x 5GBase-T - RJ-45 - receptacle , 1 x USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A - plug

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable (integrated)
Compliant Standards
FCC, RoHS, WEEE, REACH
Colour
Black

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple MacOS X 10.11 - 10.15, Linux Kernel 4.4 - 4.19 LTS versions

Dimensions & Weight

Width
3.89 cm
Height
2.4 cm
Length
28.5 cm
Weight
81 g

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
14.2 cm
Shipping Depth
17 cm
Shipping Height
3 cm
Shipping Weight
108 g

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 2 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
70 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 90% (non-condensing)
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