StarTech.com US2GA30 - Adapter - USB-A to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
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Features
Add 2.5 GbE network access to your laptop, using the USB-A port on your laptop. This USB 3.0 Type-A to Gigabit network adapter gives you wired Ethernet network access.
Powerful 2.5 Gigabit Network Connections
Ideal for office or home use, the network adapter supports full 2.5 Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0. You can quickly access very large files over a 2.5 Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day.
Native Driver Support Makes Installation Easy
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this USB-A to Ethernet adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter Realtek RTL8156 chipset provides native driver support for Mac OS and Linux. Any Windows operating systems without the driver will be automatically prompted to download the software directly from the adapter, ensuring a quick installation with no Internet access required.
Compact & Lightweight for Perfect Portability
Compact and portable, this USB Gigabit network adapter is the ideal desktop network adapter or 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.
The Choice of IT Pros Since 1985
StarTech.com conducts thorough compatibility and performance testing on all our products to ensure we are meeting or exceeding industry standards and providing high-quality products to IT Professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have broad product expertise and work directly with our StarTech.com Engineers to provide support for our customers both pre and post-sales.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Bus Type | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
|---|---|
| Chipset ID | Realtek - RTL8156 |
| Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-TIEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-TIEEE 802.1q VLAN TaggingIEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3u 100Base-TXIEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBase-T |
| Interface | RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Ports | 1 |
| Auto MDIX | Yes |
| Compatible Networks | 2.5G/1G/100Mbps/10Mbps |
| Full Duplex Support | Yes |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 16K max. |
| MTBF | 10, 000 hours |
| Promiscuous Mode | Yes |
| Type | Copper |
| Type and Rate | USB 3.1 Gen 1 - 5 Gbit/s |
| Connector A | 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Plug1 - RJ-45 Receptacle |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10Windows 8.1Windows 7Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2008 R2Linux Kernel 2.4.20 - 4.x (LTS versions only)Mac OS 10.11 - 10.15 |
| Note | VLAN tagging is currently not supported in Mac OS |
| LED Indicators | 1 - Green LED: Link Speed1 - Blue LED: Link Speed |
| Power Source | USB-Powered |
| Humidity | 5% to 90 % RH (no condensation) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70C |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to ~ 55C |
| Cable Length | 5.9 in [15 cm] |
| Color | Black & Space Gray |
| Form Factor | Dongle |
| Product Height | 16.000 |
| Product Length | 1.2 in [3 cm] |
| Product Width | 0.000 |
| Weight of Product | 39.700 |
| Package Height | 80.000 |
| Package Length | 16.000 |
| Package Width | 27.000 |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 29.700 |
| Included in Package | 1 - USB Network Adapter1 - Quick-Start Guide |
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Product Type | PC Peripherals > Adapters |
| Weight | 0.048 kg |
| Warranty |
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Note:
Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return