StarTech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter — 2.5GbE (RJ45), Thunderbolt Compatible

Add high-speed wired networking to laptops and devices via USB-C. Compact, bus-powered and ideal for home, office and mobile workstations.

Performance: 2.5Gbps multi-gig (NBASE-T) — backward compatible with 1G & 100Mbps
Connector: USB-C (attached 15cm cable) → RJ45 Ethernet
Compatibility: Plug-and-play on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux (kernel 4.19+); supports Intel, AMD, ARM, Apple Silicon
Thunderbolt compatible — works with Thunderbolt ports
Use case: Faster file transfers, smoother video conferencing, reliable wired LAN for laptops/tablets

Technical highlights: USB-C 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) interface, Realtek chipset, 16K jumbo frames, VLAN & WoL support. Bus-powered — no external power required.

What’s Included

1 × StarTech USB-C to 2.5GbE Ethernet adapter (attached 15cm cable). Driver auto-install where required.

Note: Requires a USB-C port. For 2.5Gb speeds, use Cat5e (short runs) or Cat6/Cat6a cables where possible. Audio is not affected — this is a network adapter only.

Shipping: Fast tracked UK delivery available. Returns: 14 days (buyer pays unless faulty).

If you need OS/driver details for a specific device, message and we’ll confirm compatibility before purchase.