StarTech.com 2.5 Gigabit USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with 100W Power Delivery
Experience lightning-fast 2.5GbE network connectivity with the StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet adapter, featuring 100W Power Delivery pass-through. This versatile adapter enables high-speed wired network access for USB-C equipped laptops, tablets, and iPhones while maintaining charging capabilities through a single port.
Advanced Network Connectivity Features
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet support for ultra-fast network speeds
- Backward compatible with 10/100/1000 Mbps networks
- VLAN tagging and support for enhanced network management
- PXE boot support for remote system deployment
- Wake-on-LAN (WoL) capability for remote system activation
- Jumbo frames support for improved network performance
Universal Compatibility and Easy Installation
Powered by the reliable Realtek RTL8156BG chipset, this adapter offers native driver support across multiple platforms:
Operating System Support:
Windows 11/10 (including ARM), macOS (El Capitan through Sonoma), Chrome OS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Features plug-and-play installation with automatic driver downloads for Windows systems.
Professional-Grade Design
Compact space gray design measuring just 0.6" in height and weighing 0.90 oz, perfect for mobile professionals and hot-desk environments. Built for reliability with operating humidity tolerance from 10% to 85% and backed by a 2-year warranty.
Technical Specifications
- USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type-C interface
- Single RJ-45 port for network connection
- Twisted pair media type support
- 2.5GBase-T network technology
- 100W Power Delivery pass-through
- Environmental compliance with WEEE and RoHS directives
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.
