StarTech.com 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET network card 5000 Mbit/s

StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, 100W PD Pass-Through, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5G Multi Speed Network

Key Features

• 100W CHARGING: 100W PD pass-through port allows you to connect a charger to the same USB-C port, enabling simultaneous Ethernet connection and device charging; Devices with limited USB-C ports can share a port without an additional hub
• BROAD COMPATIBILITY: Auto-installs on most operating systems including Windows 7 and up, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+ and up, MacOS/iOS/ChromeOS; Works with MacBooks, Chromebooks and all hardware platforms, including Intel, AMD, ARM (Snapdragon) & Apple Silicon
• 2.5G OVER CAT5E: Leverage NBASE-T for 2.5Gbps speeds over existing Cat 5e cables without the expense of upgrading to Cat6A/Fiber; 4-speed auto-negotiation for optimal performance with network devices; Extend system longevity by retrofitting older systems
• APPLICATIONS: Slim form factor adapter for office/hot desks; Quickly download large files from a network, experience higher quality video conferencing & sync files to the cloud in the background with a faster/more secure connection compared to wireless
• TECH SPECS: USB-C (5Gbps); 1x RJ45; 6in (15cm) Attached Cable; 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit; 10/100Mbps & 1/2.5Gbps; Realtek Chipset; NBASE-T & 2.5GBASE-T; 16K Jumbo Frames (not supported in macOS); WoL; VLAN; PXE Boot; Bus-Powered; Thunderbolt Compatible

Description

Add a 2.5Gb Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook™ or laptop with USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3

Add 2.5GbE network access to laptops, tablets, and iPhones equipped with a USB-C port. This USB-C to Ethernet Adapter features a 100W PD pass-through port that allows you to connect a charger to the same USB-C port, enabling simultaneous Ethernet connection and device charging. Enable ethernet connection without losing access to the original USB-C port for charging or connecting additional peripherals; well-suited for devices with limited ports.

2.5 Gigabit Network Connection

This slim form factor adapter is ideal for office use and hot desks. Download large files from a network more quickly, experience higher quality video conference streaming, and sync files to the cloud in the background, without impacting your other browsing. This adapter supports both current and legacy Ethernet networks down to 10Mbps, making it ideal for providing a reliable network connection almost anywhere whether at home, work or while traveling. The Realtek chipset is broadly supported on new and older laptops enabling PXE capabilities to aid IT departments with provisioning and maintaining systems along with Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support. The adapter provides a wired connection that is faster and more secure than wireless, making it ideal for IT professionals.

Native Driver Support Makes Installation Easy

Simply plug this USB-C to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on a laptop and connect to a network. The network adapter Realtek chipset provides native driver support for Windows (10/11, ARM supported) Macbooks (macOS), Chromebooks (ChromeOS), Snapdragon, Linux, iPhones, and tablets. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring quick and effective installation with no Internet access required.

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Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	No
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB pass-through	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Interface	Ethernet
Host interface	USB Type-C
Connectivity technology	Wired
USB connector form factor	Straight
Bandwidth
Full duplex	Yes
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Network
Chipset	Realtek RTL8156BG
VLAN tagging	Yes
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo frames	16000
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	NBase-T
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Full duplex	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Auto-negotiation	Yes
Technical details
Product colour	Gray
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1912948 h
Cable length	5.91" (0.15 m)
Compliance certificates	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Design
Product colour	Gray
Chipset	Realtek RTL8156BG
Internal	No
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1912948 h
LED indicators	Yes
Component for	PC/server
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
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Power
Output voltage	5 V
USB powered	Yes
Indication
LED indicators	Yes
System requirements
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
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
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions
Depth	0.866" (22 mm)
Height	0.591" (15 mm)
Weight	0.871 oz (24.7 g)
Package width	8.66" (220 mm)
Package depth	5.04" (128 mm)
Package height	0.63" (16 mm)
Package weight	0.952 oz (27 g)
Packaging data
Package width	8.66" (220 mm)
Package depth	5.04" (128 mm)
Package height	0.63" (16 mm)
Package weight	0.952 oz (27 g)
Performance
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
USB pass-through	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
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
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1912948 h
Cable length	5.91" (0.15 m)
Auto-negotiation	Yes
Other features
Chipset	Realtek RTL8156BG
Jumbo frames	16000
Cable length	5.91" (0.15 m)
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	19.7" (500 mm)
Master (outer) case length	12.6" (320 mm)
Master (outer) case height	8.27" (210 mm)
Products per master (outer) case	250 pc(s)