Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 3.0 - Thunderbolt Adapter
Add a Gigabit Ethernet port and a USB 3.0 hub port to your Thunderbolt™-equipped MacBook® or Ultrabook™
Product ID: TB2USB3GE
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet & 1 x USB 3.0 port (5Gbps), through a Thunderbolt connection
- Compact and durable case design with an integrated Thunderbolt cable, for maximum portability
- Supports Thunderbolt data rates of up to 10Gbps, with 2 dedicated PCI Express lanes (one per port)
- Plug-and-play installation on supported operating systems using native drivers
- Ethernet port supports 10/100/1000Mbps connections, Full-Duplex operation, Jumbo Frames (up to 9.6K)
- USB 3.0 port supports UASP and is backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Silver sandblast finish with rubberized grips, matching Apple® MacBooks
- Bus-powered - no external power required
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Overview
The TB2USB3GE Thunderbolt™ to Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0 Adapter lets you expand your MacBook or laptop connectivity through a single, compact adapter with both Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0, delivering reliable performance, connection possibilities and rugged portability.
Fast, Reliable Performance
Experience fast, effective and reliable performance from your essential peripherals! Leveraging the 10Gbps bandwidth of your Thunderbolt port for this dual-purpose adapter gives you reliable 1Gbps Ethernet and 5Gbps USB 3.0 connectivity, while enabling you to use both to their full capacity.
To maximize efficiency, the Thunderbolt adapter separates traffic from each interface into its own dedicated 5Gbps PCI Express lane, effectively avoiding bottlenecks when both ports are in use. This practical adapter gives you fast, robust external connectivity, offered by revolutionary Thunderbolt technology.
Connection Possibilities
Take full advantage of your current peripherals! Saving you the added expense of purchasing new devices, the adapter lets you simultaneously connect your existing devices through your Thunderbolt port. Combining Thunderbolt to Ethernet and Thunderbolt to USB 3.0 functionality into a single adapter gives you two essential interfaces that are unavailable or limited on most Thunderbolt-equipped systems, making it easy for business users and home users alike to stay connected.
Whether you’re in a boardroom with a weak WiFi signal, or in a hotel with only a wired network connection, this adapter has you covered. Plus, the USB 3.0 port (with UASP support) can be used to connect a storage device, USB hub, USB printer, or sync with your tablet or smartphone.
Rugged Portability
Get work done on the go, and look great doing it! A rugged and travel-friendly design lets you tuck the adapter neatly into your laptop bag, plus the lightweight casing merges portability with durability to offer quality protection that lets you take the adapter anywhere.
The sleek and stylish adapter aesthetically matches your MacBook Pro® or MacBook Air®, with a silver sandblast finish and black rubberized grips. Plus, the compact adapter requires no external power, and integrates a built-in Thunderbolt cable as well as hassle-free plug-and-play installation.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Applications
Add 2 essential connectivity ports to your Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, laptop or Ultrabook™
Connect to a wired, Gigabit Ethernet connection where wireless signals are limited or unavailable
Add an extra USB 3.0 port to connect your peripherals at home, in the office or while traveling
Technical Specifications
| Product Numbers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Micro Canada | 66166X | |
| Tech Data Canada | 6980CX | |
| Synnex Canada | 5367357 | |
| ASI Distribution Canada | 161034 | |
| DandH Canada | TB2USB3GECA | |
| UPC Code | 065030859370 | |
| Warranty Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Hardware | ||
| Bus Type | Thunderbolt | |
| Chipset ID | Intel - DSL2210 Broadcom - BCM57762 ASMedia - ASM1042A |
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| Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1GBASE-T), IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control, IEEE 802.1P Layer 2 Priority Encoding, IEEE 802.3az (EEE – Energy Efficient Ethernet) | |
| Interface | RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | |
| USB 3.0 | ||
| Performance | ||
| Auto MDIX | Yes | |
| Compatible Networks | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
| Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9.6K max. | |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps (Thunderbolt) 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) 2 Gbps (Ethernet – Full Duplex) |
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| Promiscuous Mode | Yes | |
| UASP Support | Yes | |
| Connector(s) | ||
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - Thunderbolt™ (20-pin) Male | |
| 1 - RJ-45 Female | ||
| 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female | ||
| Software | ||
| OS Compatibility | Windows® 8, 8.1, 10 Mac OS® 10.8.4 to 10.13 |
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| Indicators | ||
| LED Indicators | 1 - Ethernet Link Speed | |
| 1 - Ethernet Activity | ||
| Environmental | ||
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) | |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Cable Length | 5.1 in [130 mm] | |
| Color | Silver | |
| Enclosure Type | Plastic | |
| Product Height | 0.8 in [20.5 mm] | |
| Product Length | 3.1 in [78 mm] | |
| Product Weight | 2.6 oz [73 g] | |
| Product Width | 1.9 in [48.5 mm] | |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 5.7 oz [161 g] | |
| What's in the Box | ||
| Included in Package | 1 - Thunderbolt Adapter | |
| 1 - Instruction Manual | ||
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Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Manual(s):
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TB2USB3GE_manual.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- TB2USB3GE_Datasheet.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Installation
Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the driver:
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product’s packaging.
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- Once the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, select Extract All, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Open the appropriate folder for your operating system.
- Right-click on either Windows 32bit.exe or Windows 64bit.exe as appropriate for your operating system.
- Click Run as Administrator.
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and restart the computer when prompted.
- Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation and your device should be ready to use.
Troubleshooting
When you troubleshoot issues with a network adapter, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
- Ethernet cables
- Network devices
- Computer system
To test your setup components, try the following:
- Use the Ethernet cables, network devices, and computer system in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
- Use different Ethernet cables, network devices, and a different computer system in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
- Test each cable individually.
- Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the Ethernet cables, network devices, and computer system, it is recommended that you do the following:
- In Device Manager, check under Network Adapters. To open Device Manager, press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
- If you are using a USB network adapter and you do not see the network adapter listed in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#usb-cannot-detect-windows.
- If you are using a PCI/PCIe network adapter and you do not see the network adapter listed in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#pci-pcie-cannot-boot-os-or-detect-windows.
- If you are using a CardBus/ExpressCard adapter and you do not see the network adapter listed in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#cb-ec-cannot-detect-windows.
- If the device is listed with an error, follow the instructions on the product page to reinstall the drivers.
- Check to see if your network devices (for example, a network switch, router, and so on) use compatible protocols (for example, 10/100, Gigabit, and so on).
- Make sure that the link LEDs on the adapter are illuminated when it is plugged into a network device. If the link LEDs are illuminated, it means that a good electrical connection exists between the devices.
- If you use a wall jack with an Ethernet cable, make sure that the jack is patched in properly.
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