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Compact space-gray USB-C network adapter with short attached cable and RJ45 port

StarTech.com 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET 2.5GbE USB-C Network Adapter Space Gray

SKU CH-F6PS-2RG8Y

Adds a 2.5Gbps wired Ethernet port and 100W pass-through charging over a single USB‑C connection

  • ColorSpace Gray
  • Weight0.05 pounds
  • 100W PD pass-through keeps laptop charged while online
  • 5Gbps over existing Cat 5e cables without rewiring
  • Auto-installs on Windows 10, 11, macOS, Linux 4.19+, ChromeOS
  • Realtek chipset enables WoL, VLAN and PXE Boot
  • Slim 15cm attached cable suits hot-desk and travel use

USB-C 2.5GbE Adapter with 100W PD Pass-Through

The StarTech.com 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET is a USB-C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter featuring a 100W Power Delivery pass-through port. It targets users with laptops or tablets that have limited USB-C ports and need a wired network connection while charging. The adapter uses a Realtek chipset and supports NBASE-T speeds over existing Cat 5e cabling.

Upgrade from slower USB Ethernet or Wi-Fi

This adapter replaces 1Gbps USB dongles or unreliable wireless links when 2.5Gbps throughput is required for large file transfers or video conferencing. The jump is worth it if your switch or router supports Multi-Gigabit ports and you want higher throughput without recabling to Cat6A. It also adds Wake-on-LAN, VLAN tagging and PXE boot for managed deployments.

Driver-free install on major OS families

Plug the attached 15cm cable into a USB-C port and the adapter auto-installs on Windows 7 and later, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux kernel 4.19+. Thunderbolt compatible ports work without extra setup. Jumbo frames up to 16K are supported except on macOS. No external power supply is needed because the unit is bus-powered.

Highlights

  • 100W PD pass-through keeps laptop charged while online
  • 5Gbps over existing Cat 5e cables without rewiring
  • Auto-installs on Windows 10, 11, macOS, Linux 4.19+, ChromeOS
  • Realtek chipset enables WoL, VLAN and PXE Boot
  • Slim 15cm attached cable suits hot-desk and travel use

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
Model2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET
ColorSpace Gray
Weight0.05 pounds

Questions about this item

Does the adapter need an external power supply to run the 100W pass-through?

No. The pass-through port forwards power from your existing USB-C charger; the adapter itself is bus-powered and adds no extra supply.

What driver step is required on Windows 10 or 11 before first use?

None. The Realtek chipset uses the in-box driver so the link appears automatically after plugging in.

Will the 6-inch attached cable need replacing if the connector frays?

The cable is permanently fixed to the adapter; a damaged connector means replacing the whole unit.

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