{"product_id":"startech-usb-c-to-ethernet-adapter-2-5g-pd-2gpd3","title":"StarTech USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter - 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through, NBASE-T (2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarTech 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)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/startech\"\u003eStarTech\u003c\/a\u003e 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET is a USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter with 100W power delivery pass-through that adds wired \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/networking\"\u003enetwork\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the StarTech USB-C Ethernet Adapter Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIT professionals and remote workers who need wired 2.5G Ethernet on USB-C laptops without sacrificing the charging port\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise deployments provisioning and maintaining fleets of laptops and Chromebooks via PXE boot and Wake-on-LAN\u003c\/strong\u003e where native driver support across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux eliminates manual driver installation during imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo conferencing and large file transfer workflows where wireless bandwidth is unreliable or insufficient\u003c\/strong\u003e where 2.5 Gbps wired speeds deliver consistent throughput for streaming, cloud sync, and backup operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the StarTech Ethernet Adapter Delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Gbps NBASE-T:\u003c\/strong\u003e Realtek RTL8156BG chipset with 4-speed auto-negotiation delivers up to 2.5 Gbps over existing Cat 5e cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100W PD Pass-Through:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charge your laptop while connected to Ethernet through a single USB-C port with full 100W power delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Driver Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native drivers for Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, and iOS across Intel, AMD, ARM (Snapdragon), and Apple Silicon platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, VLAN tagging, and 16K jumbo frame support for fleet provisioning and network administration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket-Sized Portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.90 oz with a 6-inch attached cable in Space Gray. Thunderbolt compatible. 2-year limited warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"StarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52326860652728,"sku":"2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9110\/4952\/files\/1083485344_11870bc1-e579-4b84-ae7d-a54dab1a868a.jpg?v=1764188228","url":"https:\/\/islandelectricalsupply.com\/products\/startech-usb-c-to-ethernet-adapter-2-5g-pd-2gpd3","provider":"Island Electrical Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}