Portable Docking Station Turns Your Devices USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 Port into a Workstation This USB-C dock with PD Charging expands the potential of your tablet laptop Chromebook MacBook smartphone or PCs USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. Its ideal for transmitting 4K or 1080p video and digital audio to a large display adding a thumb drive and other USB peripherals powering and charging a PD Charging-compliant mobile device connecting to a Gigabit Ethernet network and a lot moreall at the same time. Supports USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode for Converting Audio/Video Signals By connecting the built-in USB-C cable to a source device that supports USB DisplayPort Alt Mode you can output 4K video and digital audio to an HDMI monitor television or projector without installing special software drivers. Transmits Crystal-Clear 4K Video and Digital Audio with True 4:4:4 Color The U442-DOCK6-GY supports Ultra HD video resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 (4K x 2K) at 30 Hz with multi-channel sound and 4:4:4 chroma subsampling for top-level PC gaming or using your HDTV as a PC monitor. Connect the HDMI port to your display using an HDMI cable (such as Tripp Lites P568-Series sold separately). A DVI display may also be connected using an HDMI to DVI adapter (Tripp Lites P566-Series sold separately). Connect an Existing VGA Monitor for Analog Video The VGA port supports high-definition resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 including 1080p at 60 Hz. The Mirror Mode feature lets you transmit 1080p video to both VGA and HDMI displays at the same time which is convenient for digital signage applications or connecting two monitors to your desktop or laptop computer. Connects Keyboards Thumb Drives and Other USB Peripherals Two USB-A hub ports accept USB peripherals such as flash drives mice keyboards and printers and provide 5V 1.6A (8W) of charging power when connected to a PD 3.0-compliant charger. Both ports support fast USB 3.0 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps (10 times faster than USB 2.0) and are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. One BC 1.2-compliant port provides up to 5V 1.5A (7.5W) of fast-charging power to mobile devices. PD Charging Port Charges the Connected Chromebook MacBook Pro or Other Device The USB-C 100W Power Delivery (PD) port provides power and charging to the connected PD Charging-compliant device (such as a MacBook Pro Chromebook or Android smartphone). Connect the devices AC wall charger to the USB-C PD port which supports power input up to 20V 5A (100W). Thats sufficient wattage to fast-charge sync and power most high-capacity devices including the MacBook Pro. This port can also be used for transferring data. PD 3.0 Fast Role Swap technology ensures all data and power connections remain stable if the wall charger becomes accidentally dislodged. Accesses a Wired Gigabit Ethernet Network The RJ45 port offers access to a Gigabit Ethernet network when Wi-Fi is unavailable or when a wired connection offers faster speeds. Connect using a UTP cable (Tripp Lite N201-Series Cat6 cables sold separately) and enjoy true 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds for fast data transfers. Built-In USB-C Cable Attaches in Either Direction Unlike traditional USB cables that connect in only one direction the reversible USB-C male connector plugs into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port in either direction for a fumble-free connection every time. Ready to Use Right from the Package So You Can Plug and Play Immediately The plug-and-play USB-C dock is specifically designed for use with the MacBook Pro Google Chromebook Pixel and other laptops tablets and devices equipped with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. It requires no software or drivers. Its about the size of a smartphone making it easy to pack into a pocket backpack or laptop bag for multiport convenience wherever you go. Typical Application Play video from your laptop or PC on an HDMI or VGA display such as an HDTV or hi-def monitor Save data from your computer to a USB thumb drive or external hard drive Access a wired Gigabit Ethernet network in a location with no or spotty Wi-Fi Charge your notebook or laptop by connecting its wall charger to the USB-C PD Charging port Connect a USB microphone/headset to record a podcast or listen to music Write a report using a USB keyboard with your tablet or Android phone Introduction Bullets Converts audio/video signals from sources supporting USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode Supports UHD resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 (@ 30 Hz) for crystal-clear 4K x 2K video Connects you to a wired 10/100/1000 Ethernet network when Wi-Fi is unavailable Provides 20V 5A (100W) power output for fast-charging large-capacity mobile devices Plug-and-play operation with no software required for easy immediate installation System Requirements Source device with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port that supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode Display device with HDMI VGA or DVI* input Ethernet network with speeds up to 1000 Mbps *Requires adapter (sold separately) Package Includes U442-DOCK6-GY USB-C Portable Docking Station Grey Owners manual