Use the USB Type-C port on your laptop to add a Gigabit Ethernet port and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 (type-A) port. Now, you can easily connect to a Gigabit network through the USB-C™ or Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your laptop or desktop computer, and add connectivity for an additional USB (Type-A) peripheral device. This Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network adapter provides a reliable network connection without having to install drivers. It’s ready to go - with native driver support to ensure a quick setup. It's a great companion for your MacBook, Chromebook Pixel™, Dell™ XPS 12, Dell Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1 or other device.
Powerful Gigabit network connections
The USB-C network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). You can quickly access very large files over the network at Gigabit speed.
Native driver support makes installation easy
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug the adapter into the USB Type-C™ port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support in Chrome OS™ and Windows® 8.1, and supports Mac OSX (10.10) with driver installation.
Trouble-free connections through USB-Type-C
The USB-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, without frustration or the risk of port damage.
With a compact design, this USB-C network adapter is as portable as your laptop, perfect for ultra-portable devices that have a USB-C port, such as the MacBook and Chromebook Pixel™. The network adapter is bus-powered which makes it easy to connect when you’re on the go.
Additional connectivity with an extra USB 3.1 port
Some computers with USB Type-C only offer one port for external connectivity. This Ethernet adapter features a built-in USB Type-A port, giving you the freedom to attach an additional peripheral device, such as a USB mouse.
The US1GC301AU is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
Hardware
- Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 1
- Chipset ID: Asix AX88179 + VIA VL812
- Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab
- Interface: RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Ports: 1
- USB Pass-Through: Yes
- Auto MDIX: Yes
- Compatible Networks: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Full Duplex Support: Yes
- Jumbo Frame Support: 4K max.
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
- Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 1 - 5 Gbit/s
- Connector Type(s): 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type-C (24 pin; Gen 1; 5 Gbps) Male
- External Ports: 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin; Gen 2; 10 Gbps) Female 1 - RJ-45 Latching Female
OS Compatibility:
- Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit), 8 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64)
- Windows® Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003(32/64)
- Mac OS® 10.6 - 10.10 - VLAN tagging is currently not supported in Mac OS
- Linux Kernel 2.6.25 - 3.17.0
- Color: Black
- Enclosure Type: Plastic
- Product Height: 0.7 in [17 mm]
- Product Length: 3.2 in [82 mm]
- Product Weight: 1.5 oz [42 g]
- Product Width: 1.4 in [35 mm]
LED Indicators:
- 1 - 1 - 10/100 Link/Activity (Green)
- 1 - Gigabit Link/Activity (Amber)
Power Source: USB-Powered
Environmental
- Humidity: 5% ~ 80% RH
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Storage Temperature: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
- Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight: 0 lb [0 kg]
Included in Package: 1 - USB-C to GbE network adapter