Overview



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.

The StarTech.com Advantage




At-a-glance



  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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




Reasons to buy


  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Specification


Technical Description: StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, 100W PD Pass-Through, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac

Design
Mean time between failures (MTBF):Statistical model used to indicate product/mechanism reliability; expressed in hours and percentage of duty cycle. This number (in hours) does not indicate the mean time before failure for a single unit/mechanism.
1912948 h
LED indicators:
Yes
Chipset:Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.
Realtek RTL8156BG
Product colour:
Grey
Component for:What this product is used as a part of (component for).
PC/Server
Internal:The product is built in.
No

Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case:
250 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height:
210 mm
Master (outer) case length:
320 mm
Master (outer) case width:
500 mm

Network
VLAN tagging:
Yes
Auto-negotiation:
Yes
Jumbo frames:
16000
Jumbo frames support:
Yes
Full duplex:A full-duplex system allows communication in both directions, and unlike half-duplex, allows this to happen simultaneously.
Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE:
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready:
Yes
Cabling technology:Type of cable technology performance.
NBase-T
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type:
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
Networking standards:The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Maximum data transfer rate:
5000 Mbit/s

Networking
VLAN tagging:
Yes
Auto-negotiation:
Yes
Jumbo frames:
16000
Jumbo frames support:
Yes
Full duplex:A full-duplex system allows communication in both directions, and unlike half-duplex, allows this to happen simultaneously.
Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE:
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready:
Yes
Cabling technology:Type of cable technology performance.
NBase-T
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type:
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
Networking standards:The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Maximum data transfer rate:
5000 Mbit/s

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-10 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 45 °C

Other features
Cable length:How long the cable is.
0.15 m

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
27 g
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
16 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
128 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
220 mm

Ports & interfaces
USB pass-through:
No
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector form factor:
Straight
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
1
Interface:Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
Ethernet
Host interface:Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
USB Type-C
Connectivity technology:
Wired

Power
USB powered:The device can be powered via a USB connection.
Yes
Output voltage:
5 V

System requirements
Server operating systems supported:
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Linux operating systems supported:8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Yes
Mac operating systems supported:Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
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

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
24.7 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
15 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
22 mm


Product details


2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET StarTech.com 0065030904742

StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, 100W PD Pass-Through, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac

£34.99 and In stock

SKU2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET

StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, 100W PD Pass-Through, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac

Quick Code: Q1803950 MPN: 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET
£34.99

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