StarTech.com C21GA-USB-ETHERNET network card 5000 Mbit/s

StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter w/USB-A Dongle, 10/100/1000Mbps, USB GbE Adapter, 6in/15cm Attached Cable, Status LEDs

Key Features

• USB-C NETWORK ADAPTER: Add an Ethernet port to a USB-C or USB-A computer supporting up to Gigabit speeds with auto-negotiation for 10/100/1000Mbps BASE-T Networks; RJ45 Network port features link status LEDs for easy troubleshooting and minimal downtime
• THOUGHTFUL DESIGN: Attached 6in/15cm cable provides extended reach and improved flexibility, reducing strain on ports; USB-C connector with attached USB-C to USB-A dongle ensures compatibility with laptops, desktops, and 2-in-1 devices; USB Bus Powered
• BROAD COMPATIBILITY: Auto-installs on most operating systems including Windows 7/up, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+ and up, MacOS/iOS/ChromeOS; Works with MacBooks, Chromebooks and all hardware platforms, including Intel, AMD, ARM (Snapdragon) and Apple Silicon
• APPLICATIONS: Ideal replacement for broken ethernet ports on laptops; Provides a wired connection that is faster and more secure than wireless for home, work and travel; Efficiently provision and maintain laptops with WoL and PXE
• TECH SPECS: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps); Backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0; 1x GbE RJ45 Port; 10/100/1000Mbps; Realtek RTL8153B; 9K Jumbo Frames; VLAN Tagging; Wake-on-LAN; PXE Boot support; Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE); Thunderbolt Compatible

Description

Add Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity to a Laptop or Desktop through a USB Type-C or A port

Add a Gigabit network port to your computer, using a USB Type-C connection. The RJ45 port supports multiple speeds (10/100/1000 Mbps) and is fully compatible with Cat5 (and higher) cabling. Share or receive files over a network, access network storage/backup, and stream online content while reducing wait times and slowdowns.

1 Gigabit Network Connection

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 USB-C host connector with attached USB-C to USB-A dongle offers compatibility with laptops, desktop computers, and 2-in-1's. 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.

Plug and Play Device Configuration

Simply connect the network adapter to your computer's USB Type-C port. This USB-C to RJ45 adapter features VLAN tagging, 9K Jumbo Frames, Wake-on-LAN, Status LEDs and full-duplex Ethernet making it the perfect companion for on-the-go users who require a wired network connection.

Compact and Versatile Design

The USB Gigabit network adapter is light and compact. It features a built-in 6in (15cm) cable provides extended reach and improved flexibility, while reducing cable/connector strain. Additionally, USB bus power simplifies the setup and makes it a convenient accessory while on the move.

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Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	No
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Interface	Ethernet
Host interface	USB Type-A/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 RTL8153B
VLAN tagging	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo frames	9000
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, 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 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Technical details
Product colour	Gray
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1969065 h
Cable length	5.98" (0.152 m)
Design
Product colour	Gray
Chipset	Realtek RTL8153B
Internal	No
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1969065 h
LED indicators	Activity, Speed
Component for	PC/Laptop
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 2000, 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
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 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Power
USB powered	Yes
Indication
LED indicators	Activity, Speed
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 2000, 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
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 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
Width	0.846" (21.5 mm)
Depth	13.9" (353 mm)
Height	0.591" (15 mm)
Weight	0.917 oz (26 g)
Package width	5.04" (128 mm)
Package depth	0.866" (22 mm)
Package height	0.591" (15 mm)
Package weight	1.23 oz (35 g)
Packaging data
Package width	5.04" (128 mm)
Package depth	0.866" (22 mm)
Package height	0.591" (15 mm)
Package weight	1.23 oz (35 g)
Performance
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 2000, 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
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 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)	1969065 h
Cable length	5.98" (0.152 m)
Other features
Chipset	Realtek RTL8153B
Jumbo frames	9000
Housing material	Plastic
Cable length	5.98" (0.152 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	200 pc(s)