StarTech.com U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET Network Card - 2.5 Gbps - Grey
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- Supports 2.5 Gbps data transfer •
- Supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C •
- Plug-and-Play, USB-powered •
- Supports Jumbo frames up to 16,000 bytes •
- More features
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Description
Introducing the StarTech.com U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET Network Card, a state-of-the-art networking solution that elevates your PC or laptop connectivity to the next level. With a sleek grey finish, this card delivers high-speed data transfer rates of up to 2.5 Gbps through its robust USB Type-C interface.
This Ethernet network card is designed for versatility and performance, supporting the latest networking standards including IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, among others, ensuring seamless connectivity across various devices.
Key Features:
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Host Interface: USB Type-C
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5000 Mbit/s
- Ports: 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port
- Chipset: Realtek RTL8156BG
- Dimensions: 22 mm x 353 mm x 15 mm
- Weight: Just 26 g, making it lightweight and portable
- Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 °C
This network card is not just about speed; it also supports features like Wake-on-LAN, Full duplex, and jumbo frames for those high-bandwidth applications. The LED indicators provide real-time feedback on connection status, ensuring you stay connected when it counts.
Whether you're gaming, streaming, or working from home, this card ensures you get the reliable performance you need. Imagine smooth online gaming sessions with virtually no lag or flawless streaming of high-definition content.
It's compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X, and Linux. Thus, you can effortlessly integrate it into your existing setup without any hassle.
This card is also ideal for businesses requiring multiple setups, with compliance certificates such as CE and RoHS reassuring you of its quality and safety standards.
Perfect for tech enthusiasts or professionals looking to upgrade their connectivity options, the StarTech.com U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET Network Card will meet all your networking needs and more. Get ready to experience a new standard of network performance!
Features
Ports & interfaces
- Connectivity technology:Wired
- Host interface:USB Type-C
- Interface:Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:1
- USB connector form factor:Straight
- USB version:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network
- Maximum data transfer rate:5000 Mbit/s
- Networking standards:IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
- Ethernet LAN:Yes
- Ethernet interface type:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN data rates:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
- Cabling technology:NBase-T
- Wake-on-LAN ready:Yes
- Auto MDIX IEEE:Yes
- Full duplex:Yes
- Jumbo frames support:Yes
- Jumbo frames:16000
- VLAN support:Yes
Design
- Component for:PC/Laptop
- Product colour:Grey
- Internal:No
- Chipset:Realtek RTL8156BG
- LED indicators:Yes
- Mean time between failures (MTBF):1612526 h
Power
- Output voltage:5 V
- USB powered:Yes
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 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 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
- Server operating systems supported:Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T):0 - 40 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T):-10 - 70 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H):10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions
- Width:22 mm
- Depth:353 mm
- Height:15 mm
- Weight:26 g
Packaging data
- Package width:220 mm
- Package depth:128 mm
- Package height:14 mm
- Package weight:28 g
Technical details
- Compliance certificates:CE, RoHS
Logistics data
- Master (outer) case width:500 mm
- Master (outer) case length:320 mm
- Master (outer) case height:210 mm
- Products per master (outer) case:250 pc(s)
Other features
- Cable length:0.152 m
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