Tired of juggling a tangled mess of adapters and missing ports on your laptop? The StarTech.com USB hub gives you a reliable way to add three fast USB-A ports and a Gigabit Ethernet connection to any USB-C device, all through a short 1ft cable that stays out of the way. It keeps your workspace tidy, boosts connectivity and lets you work or stream without interruption.
StarTech.com USB hub
Using this hub feels seamless - plug it into your laptop’s USB-C port and you instantly gain three high-speed USB-A connections plus a wired network link. The built-in 1ft cable reduces strain on fragile ports and fits neatly on a desk or in a bag, so you can move between meetings or cafés without re-configuring your setup.
Benefits of StarTech.com USB hub
- Plug-and-play simplicity: No drivers required, just connect and start working.
- Faster data transfer: USB 3.2 Gen 1 delivers up to 5 Gbps for quick file moves.
- Stable internet: Gigabit Ethernet provides a reliable, low-latency connection.
- Power flexibility: Works on bus power alone or with optional micro-USB power for demanding devices.
- Device protection: Over-current protection safeguards both the hub and your peripherals.
Key Features of a 1ft USB hub
- USB-C host cable: 1ft (30 cm) built-in cable. Keeps the connection short and reduces cable clutter.
- USB-A ports: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). Connect fast external drives, cameras or keyboards.
- Ethernet port: 10/100/1000 Mbps. Offers wired network speeds for stable browsing and streaming.
- Backward compatibility: Supports USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) devices. Works with older peripherals as well as new ones.
- Optional auxiliary power: Micro-USB input for up to 4.5 W extra power. Ideal for power-hungry external SSDs.
- Overcurrent protection (OCP): Prevents excess draw from damaging connected devices.
- LED indicator: Activity light shows network link status at a glance.
- Compact dimensions: Height 0.6 in, width 2.1 in, depth 16.5 in, weight 2.89 oz. Easy to carry in a laptop bag.
- OS support: Works with Windows 10, macOS 10.11-13, Linux kernel 4.11+, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android. No compatibility worries.
Usages of a 1ft USB hub
Whether you’re a remote worker needing a dependable wired connection, a photographer attaching fast external drives, or a student juggling multiple peripherals on a thin laptop, this hub provides the ports and speed you require without adding bulk. Its short cable and portable design make it perfect for travel, office desks or home setups.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Cables Included |
1 x USB-C cable - 1 ft |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category |
Gray |
| Miscellaneous / Color |
Space gray |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards |
Plug and Play, RoHS, WEEE, RCM, UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) |
| Networking |
| Networking / Form Factor |
Desktop |
| Networking / Ports Qty |
3 |
| Networking / Subcategory |
Peripheral sharing and hubs |
| Networking / Type |
Hub |
| Networking / Subtype |
USB |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line |
Startech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity |
1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height |
0.6in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width |
2.1in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth |
16.5in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Weight |
2.89oz |
| System Requirements |
| System Requirements / OS Required |
Apple macOS 13.0 |
| General |
| General / Subtype |
USB |
| General / Ports |
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 1 x micro-USB + 1 x 10/100/1000 |
| General / Compliant Standards |
IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.3az, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| General / Device Type |
Hub - 3 ports |
| General / Status Indicators |
Link/activity |
| General / Enclosure Type |
Desktop |
| General / Features |
Flow control, WOL, full duplex mode, USB powered, plastic housing, priority encoding, USB overcurrent detection and prevention, EEE, VLAN Tagging, Auto MDIX |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces |
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ¦ 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 ¦ 1 x micro-USB input Type B |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Software / System Requirements / OS Required |
Android, Google Chrome OS, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS 10.12 - 10.15, Apple macOS 10.11, Apple macOS 11.0, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 12.0, Linux Kernel 4.11.x or later (LTS versions only), Apple macOS 13.0 |
| Summary Details |
| Connectivity technology |
Wired |
| Host interface |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.1Q |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Hub interfaces |
Micro-USB |
| LED indicators |
Activity |
| Power source type |
USB |
| Power supply type |
USB |
| USB cable length |
0.3 m |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10 |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Other operating systems supported |
Android |
