StarTech.com HB30C3A1GEA2 USB/Ethernet Combo Hub - StarTech 3 Port USB C Hub with Ethernet, 3x USB A, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 5Gbps, Bus Powered, Portable Laptop USB Type C Hub w/ GbE Portable Bus Powered USB C Expansion Hub with 3x USB A ports and Gb

This USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet adds three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports and one Gigabit Ethernet port to a USB-C enabled computer. The bus-powered USB Hub connects to a USB-C port on a laptop computer, using the built-in 1 ft. (30 cm) host cable. This USB hub is compact in size, facilitating portability when travelling.

Gigabit Ethernet

The USB hub features a Gigabit Ethernet adapter. The Ethernet controller is compatible with the IEEE 802.3u/ab standards and supports Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames, and V-LAN Tagging. The network adapter enhances laptop network reliability, security, and performance, by utilizing wired 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet.

Connect up to Three USB-A Devices

The 3-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Hub adds three USB-A ports by connecting to a single USB-C port. The USB hub is backward compatible with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) devices, ensuring support for a wide range of modern and legacy USB peripherals (e.g., external storage devices, thumb drives, HDDs/SSDs, HD cameras, mice, keyboards, webcams, and audio headsets).

The USB Hub is bus-powered. It draws up to 15W of power from the USB-C host computer. Each downstream USB-A port is capable of providing up to 4.5W (5V/0.9A) of power to the connected peripherals. For added protection to connected USB devices, the USB ports feature Overcurrent Protection (OCP). OCP prevents USB peripherals from drawing more power than is safely allocated for the port.

Plug and Play

This device is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS, and Android. The Hub is automatically detected and configured upon connection to a host computer. This ensures automatic installation and setting configuration with any USB-C laptop, including Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 computers such as Apple MacBook (Intel/M1/M2), Lenovo X1 Carbon and Dell XPS. The built-in extra long 1 ft. (30 cm) USB-C host cable ensures easy setup and reduces connector strain on 2-in-1 devices such as the Surface Pro 7, iPad Pro, HP Elite X2 and laptops on riser stands.

Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that is compatible with a wide variety of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:

MAC Address Pass-Through Utility: Improve network security.
USB Event Monitoring Utility: Track and log connected USB devices.
Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility: Enable users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

Product Description

Technical Information

Host Interface:
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C

Media & Performance

UASP Support:
Yes

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:
3
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:
3
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:
1

Software

Operating System Supported:
Android, iPadOS, ChromeOS, Linux 4.11.x, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

Physical Characteristics

Color Family:
Gray
Product Color:
Space Gray
Form Factor:
Portable
Height:
0.6"
Width:
3.1"
Length:
1.6"
Weight (Approximate):
1.31 oz

Miscellaneous

Platform Supported:
Android, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux, iPadOS, Windows
Country of Origin:
Vietnam
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Compliance:
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Connector(s)
External Ports
3 - USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps)
1 - RJ-45
Host Connectors
1 - USB 3.2 Type-C (24 pin, Gen 1, 5Gbps)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0^oC to 45^oC (32^oF to 113^oF)
Storage Temperature
-10^oC to 70^oC (14^oF to 158^oF)
Humidity
10%-85%RH
Hardware
USB-C Device Port(s)
No
USB-C Host Connection
Yes
Fast-Charge Port(s)
No
Ports
3
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bus Type
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
Industry Standards
IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding
USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
Chipset ID
VIA/VLI - VL817
ASIX - AX88179A
Indicators
LED Indicators
1 - Network Link LED - Green
1 - Network Activity LED - Amber
Performance
Wake On Lan
Yes
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
2 Gbps (Ethernet, Full-Duplex)
Type and Rate
USB 3.2 Gen 1 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support
Yes
Flow Control
Full duplex flow control
Compatible Networks
10/100/1000 Mbps
Auto MDIX
Yes
Full Duplex Support
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
9K max.
Physical Characteristics
Color
Space Gray
Form Factor
Compact
Material
Plastic
Cable Length
11.8 in (30 cm)
Power
Power Source
Bus Powered
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
macOS 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0 VLAN tagging is currently not supported in macOS
Linux Kernel 4.11.x (and up) - LTS versions only
iPadOS
ChromeOS
Android
Special Notes / Requirements
Note
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) and USB 3.0 (5Gbps).
DisplayPort Alternate Mode and USB Power Delivery are not supported
Wake-on-LAN (WoL) functionality can be disabled by the host computer, if the host computer USB controller enters power save mode. Its recommended that USB power save modes be disabled within your operating system, if the WoL functionality is required for your application.
To protect your connected devices from power surges, this device features Over Current Protection (OCP).
If a high-powered USB Peripheral, such as a USB-powered external drive, is connected to a USB port on this device, and the USB Peripheral Device attempts to draw more power then is safely allocated to the port, the device will prevent this peripheral from consistently connecting to the Computer. This may result in the Computer re-recognizing the device continuously, until the device is disconnected.
Whats in the Box
Included in Package
1 - USB Hub
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
7 x 6 x 2

Weight
1.00 lb

Warranty Information
2 Years