Description
Use this sleek aluminum converter to add a Gb Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook or laptop with USB Type-C. Now, you can easily connect to a Gigabit network through the USB-C port on your laptop. This Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network adapter delivers reliable network connections - without even having to install drivers. Its sleek silver design looks great with your MacBook, and any laptop or Chromebook with a similar look. It's also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Engineered with a high-quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, and any laptop or Chromebook with a similar color finish. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal 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.
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug the adapter into the USB-C port on your laptop and connect to your network. The adapter chipset provides native driver support in Chrome OS, Mac OS 10.10, Windows 8.1.
The USB Type-C network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0, also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). You can access very large files over the network at Gigabit speeds.
The USB Type-C connector is smaller and easier to use than previous USB connectors. It's a reversible plug so you can connect to your devices with either side facing up. You can insert the cable the right way every time - without frustration or the risk of port damage.
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Sleek design with easy portability
Engineered with a high-quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, and any laptop or Chromebook with a similar color finish. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal 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. -
Native driver support makes installation easy
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug the adapter into the USB-C port on your laptop and connect to your network. The adapter chipset provides native driver support in Chrome OS , Mac OS 10.10, Windows 8.1. -
Powerful Gigabit network connections
The USB Type-C network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0, also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). You can access very large files over the network at Gigabit speeds. -
Trouble-free connections through USB-Type-C
The USB Type-C connector is smaller and easier to use than previous USB connectors. It's a reversible plug so you can connect to your devices with either side facing up. You can insert the cable the right way every time - without frustration or the risk of port damage. The US1GC30A is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- StarTech.com USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Aluminum - Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - USB Type C Network Adapter (US1GC30A) - network adapter - USB-C - Gigabit Ethernet
- Device Type
- Network adapter
- Form Factor
- External
- Interface (Bus) Type
- USB-C
- Ports
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2.4 cm x 6.5 cm x 1.7 cm
- Weight
- 38 g
- Cabling Type
- Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T
- Data Link Protocol
- 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE
- Processor
- Realtek Semiconductor RTL8153
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, USB 3.1
- Colour
- Silver
- System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Google Chrome OS, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux Kernel 2.6.25 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.7 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- Network adapter
- Form Factor
- External
- Interface (Bus) Type
- USB-C
Networking
- Ports
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Cabling Type
- Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T
- Data Link Protocol
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Features
- Full duplex capability, WOL, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), USB powered, Jumbo Frames support, Energy Efficient Ethernet, VLAN Tagging (not supported in MacOS)
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, USB 3.1
Processor / Memory
- Processor
- Realtek Semiconductor RTL8153
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45 - female
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- FCC, RoHS
- Colour
- Silver
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Google Chrome OS, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux Kernel 2.6.25 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.7 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 2.4 cm
- Depth
- 6.5 cm
- Height
- 1.7 cm
- Weight
- 38 g
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 2 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 70 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 20 - 90%
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