Now, you can add wired network access through the USB-C™ or Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your laptop or desktop computer, and connect to your USB 3.0 (Type A) devices with ease. This Gigabit Ethernet network adapter gives you access to two reliable GbE ports, and without having to install drivers. It's a great companion for your MacBook, Chromebook Pixel™, Dell™ XPS™ 12, Dell Latitude™ 12 7000 Series 2-in-1 or another device that has a USB Type-C™ port.
The network adapter leverages the 5Gbps speed of USB 3.0 (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1) to deliver the full bandwidth of your Gigabit network connection, without bottlenecks. This saves you time by making it easier to access very large files over your network at Gigabit speed.
For added versatility, the network adapter supports a range of convenient features, such as Wake-On-LAN, VLAN Tagging, Crossover Detection and Auto-Correction (Auto MDIX), Checksum Offload (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP), and Large Send Offload.
Some computers with USB Type-C only offer one USB-C port for external connectivity, which will not connect with your existing USB Type-A devices. This Gigabit adapter features an integrated USB 3.0 Type-A port, so while the adapter is connected to your computer to provide network access, you can also connect to USB peripherals that need a USB Type-A connector. The network adapter is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 systems.
Get up and running quickly. The network adapter provides native driver support to ensure a quick setup. Simply plug the adapter into the USB Type-C port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset offers native driver support in Chrome OS™ and Windows® 8.1, and supports Mac OSX (10.10) with driver installation.
The USB Type-C connector is smaller and easier to use than previous USB connectors. It’s a reversible plug, so you can connect to your devices with either side facing up. You can insert the cable the right way every time, without frustration or the risk of port damage.
The US1GC301AU2R is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
| 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, 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, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, 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 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
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| Ports & interfaces |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | RJ-45 |
| Interface | USB |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity | 1 |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB pass-through | Y |
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| Weight & dimensions |
| Width | 60 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm |
| Height | 16 mm |
| Weight | 54 g |
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| Power |
| USB powered | Y |
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| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
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| Network |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u |
| Ethernet LAN | Y |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Y |
| Full duplex | Y |
| Jumbo frames support | Y |
| Jumbo frames | 4000 |
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| Packaging data |
| Package width | 172 mm |
| Package depth | 144 mm |
| Package height | 30 mm |
| Package weight | 100 g |
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| Other features |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Cable length | 0.1 m |
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| Design |
| Internal | N |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chipset | VIA VL812 + ASIX AX88179 |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
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| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Master (outer) case width | 364 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 586 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 304 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case | 80 pc(s) |
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| Sustainability |
| Sustainability compliance | Y |
| Sustainability certificates | CE, RoHS |
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