Now you can add a wired network connection 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. 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. ACCESS RELIABLE GIGABIT NETWORK CONNECTIONS Extend the capability of your laptop’s USB-C port, by gaining a wired internet connection virtually anywhere you go. The USB-C network adapter connects to your USB-C port to provide a reliable Gigabit Ethernet connection. It supports full Gigabit bandwidth, by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1, letting you quickly access large files over the network. You can connect to a network in locations where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable, such as in classrooms, offices, and hotels. POWER AND CHARGE AS YOU WORK 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. EASY PORTABILITY Compact and lightweight, this USB-C Gigabit network adapter is the ideal desktop network adapter or portable laptop accessory. It’s powered directly from the USB port making it easy to connect when you’re on the go. NATIVE DRIVER SUPPORT MAKES INSTALLATION EASY This Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network adapter provides a reliable network connection without even having to install drivers. It’s ready to go - the network adapter chipset provides native driver support. Simply plug the adapter into the USB-C port on your laptop and connect to your network. The US1GC30PD is backed by a StarTech.PLUG-AND-PLAY: Quick setup & compatibility with many OS and hypervisors incl. Windows XP, 7, 8.x, 10, Windows Server 2016/Linux LTS Kernel 3.14/macOS 10.11 to 10.15/VMware ESXi 6.5, 6.7, 7.0. TECH SPECS: USB-C Interface | Thunderbolt 3 | PD 2.0 | 1x RJ45 | 1 Gbps | 1000/100/10 Mbps Auto-Negotiation | Realtek RTL8153 | 9K Jumbo Frame | VLAN | Compact Design | USB Powered | Link&Activity LED. CHARGE WHILE YOU WORK: Power Delivery 2.0 passthrough charging lets you plug a USB-C charger into the USB C Network Adapter to charge your device while connected to wired GbE; For home office/travel. WIRED CONNECTIVITY: Use this USB C to Gigabit Ethernet adapter to add wired LAN connectivity to your USB Type-C/Thunderbolt device like Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro, Microsoft Surface, & HP EliteBook.