StarTech.com AV53C1-USB-BLUETOOTH network card 2 Mbit/s

StarTech.com USB Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter, Class 1, USB Bluetooth Dongle for PC/Laptop, Use with Keyboard/Mouse, Windows/Linux

Key Features

• UPGRADE TO BLUETOOTH 5.3: Upgrade your desktop or laptop with Bluetooth 5.3 Class 1 and connect to multiple devices, including keyboards, mice, headphones, smartphones, and more, with 2Mbps transfer speeds and low power consumption
• EXTENDED WIRELESS RANGE: Experience a stable Bluetooth connection up to 328ft (100m) in open environments; The omni-directional antenna enhances signal strength and reduces noise/interference for smoother data transfer and streaming
• ADVANCED BLUETOOTH PROFILES: Supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for high-quality audio streaming to headphones and speakers, plus Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) for wireless file sharing and internet tethering
• OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE: Supports Bluetooth BDR/EDR for faster data rates up to 2Mbps and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for power-efficient connections without draining battery life
• PLUG AND PLAY: Built with the RTL8761BUE chipset, this Bluetooth dongle offers native support for Windows 7/8/10/11 and Linux Kernel 5.19.0+; Backwards compatible with Bluetooth 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.0

Description

Add Bluetooth 5.3 capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer for an extended range of up to 100m

This Class 1 USB Bluetooth Adapter with EDR/BLE adds Bluetooth 5.3 capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer. This adapter enables a connection to multiple Bluetooth 5.3 peripherals, with data transfer rates of 2Mbps. The adapter supports a wireless connection with multiple devices, using minimal power consumption, at distances of up to 328ft (100m).

Enhance Your Workstation

This USB Bluetooth Adapter makes it easy to add Bluetooth capabilities and connect a wide range of wireless Bluetooth devices. The detachable, omni-directional antenna enhances range by transmitting a signal with higher power and receiving a signal with reduced noise/interference.

Seamless Connectivity

This adapter supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for high-quality audio streaming to headphones and speakers, plus Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) for wireless file sharing and internet tethering. It features Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), for optimized battery efficiency. Plug-and-play installation for PCs/computers running Windows 7/8/10/11 or Linux with Kernel 5.19.0 and up ensures that installation and deployment is quick and straightforward. All these features are packed into a compact and unintrusive design.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	No
USB version	2.0
Interface	Bluetooth
Host interface	USB
Connectivity technology	Wireless
USB connector form factor	Straight
Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate	2 Mbit/s
Antenna
Antenna	Yes
Frequency range	2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Network
Bluetooth version	5.3
Maximum operating distance	3937" (100 m)
Frequency range	2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate	2 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes
Design
Antenna	Yes
Internal	No
LED indicators	Power
Antenna direction type	Omni-directional
Component for	PC/Laptop
Antenna design	External
Antenna gain level (max)	5 dBi
Housing material	Plastic
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Indication
LED indicators	Power
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Width	0.72" (18.3 mm)
Depth	1.77" (45 mm)
Height	0.394" (10 mm)
Weight	0.776 oz (22 g)
Package width	7.99" (203 mm)
Package depth	0.866" (22 mm)
Package height	5.12" (130 mm)
Package weight	2.47 oz (70 g)
Packaging data
Package width	7.99" (203 mm)
Package depth	0.866" (22 mm)
Package height	5.12" (130 mm)
Package weight	2.47 oz (70 g)
Quick installation guide	Yes
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Yes
Performance
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Other features
Bluetooth version	5.3
Bluetooth	Yes
Housing material	Plastic
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes
Technical details
Compliance certificates	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	9.45" (240 mm)
Master (outer) case length	16.9" (430 mm)
Master (outer) case height	16.1" (410 mm)
Products per master (outer) case	60 pc(s)