Connect USB type C device in an USB type A host

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My laptop has only 2 usb type A input, I need to plug a device that uses usb type C male connector (used for ethernet, HD video, audio and data transfer). So I have to figure out how to adapt the connection.

The only answer I have is to use this setup:

Host --> USB3 to mPCIe --> mPCIe card with USB type C input --> the device I mentioned.

But:

1) I´m not sure if that would work, I know that there are 2 types of PCI adapters (mSATA and WLAN)
2) I need a full working usb type C port (reversible, high speed and displayport).

In other words, I need to connect an USB type C device in my USB type A laptop.
 
I use USB A male to USB C female , using one to connect my Mediasonic USB C 3.2 drive box to my older Pc with no USB C but USB 3, no issues grabbed one of those cheap adapters/converters on ebay, though it wouldn't even work but it did function without issues and transfer speeds are very good as well.
 


Thank you for your answer, the problem is that a simple type A to C adapter uses only the data transfer pins of the USB type C, losing the displayport feature.