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Shop›Portable Docking stations›StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC, 100W PD Pass-Through, USB 3.0 Type-C 1Gbps Multi Speed Network Adapter, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac
StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC, 100W PD Pass-Through, USB 3.0 Type-C 1Gbps Multi Speed Network Adapter, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac
£27.17
£32.60 inc. VAT
Low Stock(44)MPN: 1GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET
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Key Features
StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC, 1Gbps
Network adapter
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Gigabit Ethernet + USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £27 ex-VAT, this StarTech USB‑C to Ethernet adapter is the definition of “buy it when you actually need it.” If you’re a UK office worker who’s sick of flaky Wi‑Fi, or you travel with a laptop that has no reliable network port, a simple 1GbE dongle like this is great value. The 100W power pass‑through is the real practical win: it lets you keep charging your laptop over USB‑C while you plug into wired Ethernet—so you’re not juggling chargers and extra cables. It’s also a sensible pick for Windows and Mac users who just want dependable internet for day-to-day work (video calls, file transfers, remote desktops) without paying dock money.
That said, I wouldn’t oversell it as a “portable docking station” replacement. It’s a single-purpose NIC adapter—so if you need multiple outputs (extra USB, HDMI/DP, SD card, etc.) you’ll be disappointed and end up paying for a proper dock anyway. Also, if you’re expecting advanced network features or a major speed upgrade beyond standard wired 1GbE, don’t—this is about stability, not performance miracles. For its price, though, I’d happily recommend it to anyone who wants a cheap, robust wired fallback for laptops.
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB connector form factorStraight
Network
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3i,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANY
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Design
Component forPC/Notebook
Product colourGrey
InternalN
ChipsetRealtek RTL8153B
LED indicatorsY
Power
Output voltage5 V
USB poweredY
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 IoT Enterprise,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 11,Windows 11 Enterprise,Windows 11 Enterprise x64,Windows 11 Home,Windows 11 Pro,Windows 11 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra,Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra,Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave,Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina,Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura,Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Linux operating systems supportedY
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85 %
Weight & dimensions
Depth22 mm
Height15 mm
Weight24.7 g
Packaging data
Package width220 mm
Package depth128 mm
Package height16 mm
Package weight27 g
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