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Compact silver aluminium USB-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet dongle

STARTECH

STARTECH US1GC30A USB-C 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet network card

SKU CH-7H72-5F6CS MPN US1GC30A

Adds a Gigabit Ethernet port to USB-C devices at 10/100/1000 Mbps using a Realtek RTL8153 chipset with plug-and-play support for Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS

  • Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Interface type1 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 Male
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab
  • Connection types1 x RJ45
  • Key featuresAdd a Gigabit Ethernet network connection to your computer t
  • Add Gigabit Ethernet to USB-C devices
  • Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps wired speeds
  • Works with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • Driver-free setup on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS
  • Compact aluminium design powered by USB bus

Portable Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

This USB-C to RJ45 adapter adds a wired Gigabit network port to laptops, Chromebooks and desktops that lack a built-in Ethernet socket. It connects through a USB 3.0 Type-C male plug and supports 10/100/1000Mbps speeds under IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab standards.

Plug-and-Play USB-C Integration

The adapter draws power directly from the USB bus so no external supply is needed. Native driver support in Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.14 and later, Linux kernels 4.11 LTS and Chrome OS means it works immediately without software installation. Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports accept the connector for flexible placement.

Sustained Wired Throughput

The Realtek RTL8153 chipset maintains full Gigabit rates during long file transfers and continuous streaming where wireless links can fluctuate. Aluminium housing dissipates heat during extended use, keeping performance stable without throttling. The compact form factor leaves adjacent ports free for other peripherals.

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Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUS1GC30A
Performance
Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab
Ports & slots
Interface type1 - USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 Male
Connection types1 x RJ45
Size & build
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size171 × 143 × 32 mm

Questions about this item

What is the maximum sustained network speed this adapter supports?

The adapter supports up to 1000 Mbps on 10/100/1000 Mbps networks.

How much power does the adapter draw during continuous all-day use?

It is USB bus-powered and draws power directly from the USB-C port.

Which operating systems work with this adapter without installing extra drivers?

Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.14 and later, Linux kernel 4.11 LTS and up, and Chrome OS.

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