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.
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, GigE
- Processor
- Realtek Semiconductor RTL8153 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, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux Kernel 2.6.25 - 4.11.x LTS versions, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple MacOS X 10.7 - 10.14
- 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, wake on LAN (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 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, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux Kernel 2.6.25 - 4.11.x LTS versions, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple MacOS X 10.7 - 10.14
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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