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StarTech USB-C to 2.5GbE Ethernet Adapter with 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through and NBASE-T for Laptops, Chromebooks, and Tablets (2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET)
The StarTech 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET is a USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter with 100W power delivery pass-through that adds wired network connectivity to USB-C laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and iPhones without losing the charging port. The Realtek RTL8156BG chipset delivers NBASE-T speeds up to 2.5 Gbps over existing Cat 5e cabling, with 4-speed auto-negotiation supporting 10/100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2.5 Gbps connections. The 100W PD pass-through port lets you charge the device and connect to Ethernet simultaneously through a single USB-C port.
Native driver support covers Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux LTS Kernel 4.19+, and iOS, with automatic driver installation on Windows when no internet is available. The 6-inch attached cable and slim portable form factor slide into any laptop bag. Supports PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, VLAN tagging, and 16K jumbo frames. 0.90 oz. Space Gray finish. Thunderbolt compatible. 2-year limited warranty from StarTech.
Where the StarTech USB-C Ethernet Adapter Fits
- IT professionals and remote workers who need wired 2.5G Ethernet on USB-C laptops without sacrificing the charging port where the 100W PD pass-through maintains device charging while the NBASE-T connection runs 2.5x faster than standard Gigabit over existing Cat 5e infrastructure
- Enterprise deployments provisioning and maintaining fleets of laptops and Chromebooks via PXE boot and Wake-on-LAN where native driver support across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux eliminates manual driver installation during imaging
- Video conferencing and large file transfer workflows where wireless bandwidth is unreliable or insufficient where 2.5 Gbps wired speeds deliver consistent throughput for streaming, cloud sync, and backup operations
What the StarTech Ethernet Adapter Delivers
- 2.5 Gbps NBASE-T: Realtek RTL8156BG chipset with 4-speed auto-negotiation delivers up to 2.5 Gbps over existing Cat 5e cabling.
- 100W PD Pass-Through: Charge your laptop while connected to Ethernet through a single USB-C port with full 100W power delivery.
- Universal Driver Support: Native drivers for Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, and iOS across Intel, AMD, ARM (Snapdragon), and Apple Silicon platforms.
- Enterprise Management: PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, VLAN tagging, and 16K jumbo frame support for fleet provisioning and network administration.
- Pocket-Sized Portable: 0.90 oz with a 6-inch attached cable in Space Gray. Thunderbolt compatible. 2-year limited warranty.
