Connect USB type C device in an USB type A host

AALA

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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.
 

R0GG

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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.
 

AALA

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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.