Add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook or laptop with USB Type-C
Now you can easily connect to a Gigabit network through the USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on your laptop or desktop computer. This Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network adapter provides a reliable network connection without even having to install drivers. It s ready to go, with native driver support to ensure a quick setup.
Powerful Gigabit network connections
The USB Type-C network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). You can access very large files over the network at Gigabit speeds.
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 network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don't have to worry about installing additional software.
Trouble-free connections through USB-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.
Compact and lightweight for perfect portability
Compact and portable, this USB Gigabit network adapter is the ideal desktop network adapter or laptop accessory. It s powered directly from the USB port making it easy to connect when you re on the go. Plus, its lightweight design makes the adapter the perfect travel accessory for your Chromebook Pixel or MacBook.
The US1GC30W features a white design that looks great with your Apple Mac and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Add a Gigabit Ethernet network connection to your computer through the latest USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) technology and USB Type-C
- Works with the newest MacBook, Chromebook Pixeland other laptop and desktop computers with a USB-C port
- Thunderbolt 3 port compatible
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology: | Wired |
| Host interface: | USB Type-C |
| Interface: | Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| USB version: | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Network | |
| Maximum data transfer rate: | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards: | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u |
| Ethernet LAN: |  |
| Ethernet interface type: | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates: | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology: | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Wake-on-LAN ready: | |
| Auto MDIX IEEE: | |
| Full duplex: | |
| Jumbo frames support: | |
| Jumbo frames: | 9000 |
| VLAN tagging: | |
| Design | |
| Internal: |  |
| Product colour: | White |
| Chipset: | Realtek - RTL8153 |
| Power | |
| USB powered: | |
| 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 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 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
| Linux operating systems supported: | |
| Server operating systems supported: | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | 0 - 70 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T): | -10 - 80 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 90% |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability compliance: | |
| Sustainability certificates: | CE, RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 25 mm |
| Depth: | 210 mm |
| Height: | 15 mm |
| Weight: | 24 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width: | 143 mm |
| Package depth: | 172 mm |
| Package height: | 32 mm |
| Package weight: | 82 g |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 85176990 |
| Master (outer) case width: | 336 mm |
| Master (outer) case length: | 528 mm |
| Master (outer) case height: | 310 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case: | 60 pc(s) |
| Other features | |
| Housing material: | Plastic |
| Cable length: | 0.145 m |
