StarTech USB-C to GbE Adapter - Silver - with native driver support

Now, you can easily connect to a Gigabit network through the USB-C(TM) port on your laptop. This Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network adapter delivers reliable network connections - without even having to install drivers. Its sleek silver design looks great with your MacBook, and any laptop or Chromebook(TM) with a similar look. It's also compatible with Thunderbolt(TM) 3 ports.

Sleek design with easy portability Engineered with a high-quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, and any laptop or Chromebook(TM) with a similar color finish. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal laptop accessory. You don?t have to carry a power adapter with you to use it because it?s powered directly from the host USB port.

Native driver support makes installation easy Get up and running quickly. Simply plug the adapter into the USB-C port on your laptop and connect to your network. The adapter chipset provides native driver support in Chrome OS(TM), Mac OS 10.10, Windows(R) 8.1.

Powerful Gigabit network connections The USB Type-C(TM) network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0, also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). You can access very large files over the network at Gigabit speeds.

Trouble-free connections through USB-Type-C 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 US1GC30A is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Connector(s) Connector Type(s) USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 Male External Ports RJ-45 Female Environmental Humidity 20% ~ 90% RH Operating Temperature 0?C to 70?C (32?F to 158?F) Storage Temperature -55?C to 125?C (-67?F to 257?F) Hardware Bus Type USB 3.1 Gen 1 Chipset ID Realtek RTL8153 Industry Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab Interface RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) Ports 1 Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 106 g [3.7 oz] Performance Auto MDIX Yes Compatible Networks 10/100/1000 Mbps Full Duplex Support Yes Maximum Cable Length 1.5 cm [0.6 in] Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5Gbps Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s Physical Characteristics Color Silver Form Factor Attached Cable Product Height 17 mm [0.7 in] Product Length 65 mm [2.6 in] Product Weight 34 g [1.2 oz] Product Width 24 mm [0.9 in] Power Power Source USB-Powered Software OS Compatibility Windows? XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server? 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
Mac OS X? 10.7 to 10.12 VLAN tagging is currently not supported in Mac OS
Linux Kernel 2.6.25 to 4.4.x LTS Versions only Special Notes / Requirements System and Cable Requirements Available USB Type-C port What's in the Box Included in Package USB-C to GbE network adapter