Product ID: US1GC303APD
Add powerful connectivity to your USB-C enabled laptop, tablet or desktop computer. Ideal for mobile use, this USB-C to Ethernet adapter plugs into your USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3 port to provide wired network access, and gives you three USB 3.0 Type-A ports to connect your peripheral devices. Plus you can charge your laptop as you work. It makes a great companion for your MacBook, Chromebook Pixel™, Dell™ XPS 12, or other device.
Gain a wired internet connection virtually anywhere you go. The USB-C network adapter provides an Ethernet port that supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. You can connect to a network in locations where Wi-Fi® is unavailable or unreliable, and quickly access large files over the network at Gigabit speed.
Some USB Type-C laptops, tablets and computers have only one port for external connectivity, which limits the number of peripheral devices you can use. This USB-C Ethernet adapter features a built-in hub with three USB Type-A ports, giving you the freedom to attach additional devices, such as a USB mouse or flash drive. You can expand the number of USB ports you have to enhance your productivity.
Travel-sized and self-powered, this USB-C network adapter and hub provides easy portability, tucking easily into your laptop bag and eliminating the need to carry a separate Gigabit Ethernet adapter and USB-C to USB-A hub. It’s ideal for mobile use, providing you with wired network connectivity wherever you go, and letting you plug in extra USB peripheral devices. It also has a built-in USB-Type-C cable so it’s always there when you need it.
The USB-C network adapter lets you power and charge your laptop as you work, while powering the hub at the same time. The adapter supports Power Delivery 2.0, so instead of carrying multiple power adapters, you can use your laptop’s USB-C power adapter to power both your laptop and network adapter. Note: just make sure your laptop’s USB-C based power adapter supports USB Power Delivery 2.0.
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug the adapter into the USB Type-C™ port on your laptop and connect to your network. It automatically installs once you connect it, and works with a wide range of operating systems such as Windows®, macOS, Linux® and Chrome OS™.
The US1GC303APD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Auto-Negotiation | Yes | |
Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | USB-C (24 pin) USB Power Delivery only |
3 - Connector Type(s) | USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) | |
1 - Connector Type(s) | RJ-45 | |
USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 (5Gbps) | ||
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 10~90% RH (Non-condensing) | |
Hardware | USB-C Device Port(s) | USB Power Delivery |
USB-C Host Connection | Yes | |
Fast-Charge Port(s) | No | |
Ports | 3 | |
Interface | USB 3.0 | |
USB 3.0 | ||
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
USB 3.0 | ||
Interface | RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | |
Industry Standards | USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 | |
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab | ||
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding | ||
Chipset ID | VIA/VLI - VL100 VIA/VLI - VL813 Realtek - RTL8153 |
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Packaging Information | Shipping (Package) Weight | 4.3 oz [123.0 g] |
Package Length | 5.6 in [14.2 cm] | |
Package Width | 6.7 in [17.0 cm] | |
Package Height | 1.2 in [30.0 mm] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) 2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex) |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | Yes | |
Flow Control | Full duplex flow control | |
Compatible Networks | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
Auto MDIX | Yes | |
Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9K max. | |
Physical Characteristics | Form Factor | Compact |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Cable Length | 5.9 in [15 cm] | |
Product Length | 3.7 in [95.0 mm] | |
Product Width | 1.6 in [41.0 mm] | |
Product Height | 0.7 in [17.0 mm] | |
Weight of Product | 1.6 oz [44.9 g] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Power Delivery | 60W | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.7 to 10.15, 11.0 VLAN tagging is currently not supported in macOS Linux Kernel 2.6.25 to 4.11.x LTS Versions only |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available USB Type-C port - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) (to ensure the network adapter powers and charges your laptop, your host laptop's USB-C port must support USB Power Delivery 2.0) |
Optional: USB-C power adapter (for example, your laptop’s USB-C based power adapter) | ||
Note | The adapter's USB-C port is for USB Power Delivery only. It does not support DisplayPort alt mode, or data transfers. | |
Not all USB-C ports support the full functionality of the USB Type-C standard. Ensure that your host laptop's USB-C port supports USB Power Delivery 2.0 | ||
The adapter can connect to a host laptop’s USB-C port that doesn’t support USB Power Delivery 2.0. However, in this configuration if a power adapter is connected to the hub, it will not pass power through to your host laptop. | ||
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1; this connectivity standard offers speeds up to 5Gbps. | ||
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB hub |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)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:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
When you test the Ethernet cables, network devices, and computer system, it is recommended that you do the following:
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Your laptop might not support Power Delivery or might have specific charging requirements. For example, if your laptop requires exactly 60W of power and an adapter consumes some of the 60W, your laptop might not recognize that it is getting enough power.
For more information about Power Delivery, refer to the manufacturer of your hardware.
StarTech.com does not support a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) as this requires third-party software. However, our devices can be used as long as the following conditions are met:
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
USB-C is a type of USB connector that is capable of supporting the following:
If using Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C, the connection is capable of additional features. For example, Thunderbolt 3 is capable of 40Gbps of total bandwidth. For more information, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-port-capabilities.
Not all USB-C ports or devices are capable of supporting all of the features listed above, or all of the features at the maximum capabilities. If you require a specific USB-C feature, your USB host connection, cables, and device must all support the feature that you require. For more information about whether your components support specific USB-C features, refer to the information provided by the manufacturers.
To use all of the features of this USB-C device, it is required that all of the following components support USB Power Delivery 2.0:
To check how much power this device requires, visit the product page, and look on the Technical Specifications tab.
For more information about the power delivery capabilities of your other components, refer to the information provided by the manufacturers.
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