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StarTech.com USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Adapter, USB to RJ45 Adapter, TAA Compliant

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Hardware Interface USB 3.0 Type A
Color Black
Compatible Devices Desktop, Laptop, Nintendo Wii / U
Product Dimensions 2.6"L x 1"W x 0.6"H
Data Transfer Rate 1 Gigabits Per Second
Item Weight 0.03 Kilograms
UPC 065030848404
Compatible Operating System Family ChromeOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows

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  • USB NETWORK ADAPTER: USB to RJ45 adapter adds an Ethernet port to your computer supporting up to Gigabit speeds on 10/100/1000 Mbps Networks; Ideal for reliable wired gigabit network connections, or as an alternative to WiFi
  • FULL FEATURED: USB to Ethernet dongle; Uses ASIX AX88179A Chipset for native compatibility with laptops and desktops, and 2-in-1's computers; USB Bus Powered; Status & Activity LED's indicators
  • OS COMPATIBILITY: USB NIC adapter for laptop; Works with Windows versions 7 and up, Windows Server, macOS 10.14 and up, Linux distributions with kernel 4.11 and up (LTS only), and ChromeOS, TAA Complaint
  • TECHNICAL SPECS: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps); Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0; 1x RJ45; 4K Jumbo Frames; VLAN Tagging; Wake on LAN; Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE); Supports twisted pair crossover & auto detection (Auto-MDIX); Color: Black
  • CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities

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usb ethernet adapter

Add Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity to a Laptop or Desktop through a USB 3.0 port

ethernet to usb

The USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to a USB-enabled computer system, with support for Gigabit network connections at full bandwidth, unlike USB 2.0 adapters.

apple usb ethernet adapter

This compact USB 3.0 network adapter is backward compatible with older USB 2.0/1.x computer systems (speed limited by USB bus), making it the ideal portable replacement network adapter or laptop accessory.

usb 3.0 ethernet adapter

With support for features such as Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and Wake on LAN (WOL), the adapter offers a versatile Gigabit network solution for home and business users alike.

USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter
USB Type A to Ethernet
​​USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
USB Type C to Ethernet
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,643
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,643
Price $24.99 $24.99
Host Port USB 3.0 Type A USB 3.1 Type C
Network Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps 10/100/1000 Mbps
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS and Linux Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS and Linux
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    Product Description

    The USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to a USB-enabled computer system, with support for Gigabit network connections at full bandwidth, unlike USB 2.0 adapters.

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    This compact USB 3.0 network adapter is backward compatible with older USB 2.0/1.x computer systems, making it the ideal portable replacement network adapter or laptop accessory. Plus, with support for features such as Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and Wake on LAN (WOL), the adapter offers a versatile Gigabit network solution for home and business users alike.

    This USB NIC adapter is backed by a StarTech.

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    Customers find the network interface controller adapter to work well for laptops without built-in NICs. It has good speed and is easy to install with plug-and-play functionality. Many consider it inexpensive and worth the price. They appreciate the gigabit Ethernet speed and build quality. However, some customers have differing opinions on connectivity and installation capability.

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    401 customers mention "Functionality"358 positive43 negative

    Customers find the network interface controller adapter works well for them. It's easy to install and works without any issues. Many of them use it as a backup or replacement for their existing NICs. The adapter works without needing to install drivers. Overall, customers are satisfied with its performance and functionality.

    "...have NOT had any issues with the plug and play ability: Works great on my Amazon fires, Android phone, and a 10 year old Macbook Pro...." Read more

    "...I've used it now for a few months, on a regular basis, and have had zero issue...." Read more

    "Works ok!" Read more

    "...Should work fine with new Apple computers as well, but I don't know about support on their USB C mobile devices." Read more

    114 customers mention "Speed"101 positive13 negative

    Customers like the speed of the product. They mention it's reliable and easy to set up, with gigabit Ethernet speed for faster data transfer. The USB 3.0 port with gigabit Ethernet speeds gives them the fastest performance.

    "...USB 3.0 connectivity at both ends of the LAN made moving larger amounts of data faster but I still had the hassle of physically carrying thumb..." Read more

    "...It gets warm, but not hot. Transfer speeds are consistent, even over USB 2 (where you'll only get 100 meg, or I do, anyway)...." Read more

    "...It is every bit as fast as the new NIC I installed in the desktop, and I will keep it for laptop and emergency service." Read more

    "...However it is gigabit and does seem faster, not that I had any issues with the apple adapter, its also great." Read more

    102 customers mention "Ease of installation"102 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the easy installation of the network interface controller adapter. They say it works great, just plug it in and go. Windows installs the driver automatically and they are off to the races. It connects instantly without any issues or other software needed.

    "...I use it daily and have NOT had any issues with the plug and play ability: Works great on my Amazon fires, Android phone, and a 10 year old Macbook..." Read more

    "...It ran right out of the box, no drivers needed, then updated itself in 30 seconds...." Read more

    "simply plug and play.....cannot get any easier!" Read more

    "...device into my 3.0 USB port, turned on the Laptop and it was instantly connected!..." Read more

    64 customers mention "Value for money"52 positive12 negative

    Customers appreciate the value for money of the product. They find it a good low-end kit that works well and feels premium.

    "...Definitely worth the money." Read more

    "Small, handy, nice price, quick delivery. I use it to connect my tablet to a digital sound mixer. Recommend seller!" Read more

    "...Well worth the few extra dollars compared to similar-looking adapters." Read more

    "...Pros: Actually achieves gigabit speeds via USB 3.0 Relatively cheap Cons:..." Read more

    56 customers mention "Gigabit ethernet"49 positive7 negative

    Customers like the gigabit Ethernet adapter. It uses the full USB 3.0 bandwidth and outperforms the actual ethernet port in their laptops. They are able to use the USB port for Ethernet due to broken Ethernet ports. The adapter works perfectly plugged into a USB port on their HP ProBook 4540s.

    "...However it is gigabit and does seem faster, not that I had any issues with the apple adapter, its also great." Read more

    "...our ISP, but that's far more reasonable - and it's all from a little usb adapter. Color me impressed." Read more

    "Plug and play. Pushes a full 1gbit easily (assuming you have the USB bandwidth, be careful about that), and doesn't drop out under heavy load...." Read more

    "...it way outperformed the actual ethernet port in my fairly new Dell laptop from work...." Read more

    47 customers mention "Build quality"39 positive8 negative

    Customers appreciate the product's build quality. They find it reliable and durable.

    "...The Startech adapter is solid. It just works. It is rugged. It survives being stored in my computer bag and being brought out for use when needed." Read more

    "...This product has been entirely reliable and worked perfectly the first time used. Recommended!" Read more

    "...I am a big StarTech fan! Everything they make is high-quality and yet priced reasonably...." Read more

    "...Also very reliable. However, it is pricey...." Read more

    63 customers mention "Connectivity"39 positive24 negative

    Customers have different experiences with the product's connectivity. Some say it connects seamlessly to their hardwired network and requires no special settings or adjustments. Others report issues like disconnections, resets, and poor connections. There are also reports of Air 2013 (MacOS 10.8.4) hard crashes if unplug the dongle while the network link is up.

    "...I do not use WIFI in my home, so this is vital to my hardwired network for connectivity...." Read more

    "...But every time i restart my computer or turn it off, It wont connect unless i swap it to a different usb port, If I dont as soon as my internet..." Read more

    "...Pushes a full gigabit with ease and I no longer have those weird network dropouts when I stress my fiber. Recommended." Read more

    "...my astrophotography gear and it has always worked well with no accidental disconnects as I move the computer around in the dark...." Read more

    45 customers mention "Install capability"30 positive15 negative

    Customers have different experiences with the adapter's installation. Some report no drivers needed for macOS or Windows, and it comes with a CD for setup. Others mention needing to install drivers for macOS or Windows that are not included with the adapter.

    "...It ran right out of the box, no drivers needed, then updated itself in 30 seconds...." Read more

    "The chipset in this adapter has driver support in most systems that include USB type C. I've used it with Windows devices, multiple Linux distros,..." Read more

    "...It's somewhat difficult finding the proper drivers for this model. There are a few variations of it...." Read more

    "...The drivers were automatically installed via Windows upon plugging in the adapter...." Read more

    Do You Have An Older 10/100 NIC Card??  Buy This Now!!!
    5 out of 5 stars
    Do You Have An Older 10/100 NIC Card?? Buy This Now!!!
    I have the latest & greatest Comcast White Cube Router, and could NOT for the life of me figure out why my speeds were so slow compared to what they kept telling me by email I should be getting. I tried everything I could, replaced cables, upgraded the splitters....everything. No dice. I even called Comcast, & they ran a battery of tests, & said I was getting a very high speed to the home, but I couldn't see it.So they sent a tech out, and he was great, very diligent. For two hours, he ran a ton of tests, checked the line from the street right to the router, and I still wasn't seeing high speeds I should have been seeing. He couldn't understand it either. After he left, I did hours of more online searching, and came to find out that my laptop was one of the last models to use a 10/100 NIC card, as the super internet fast speeds were just now starting to come about. I'm not a HARD computer user, so the older card wasn't a huge deal. It seemed fast enough for me. But when I found out I should be getting up to 5X the speed I was, if not more, I wanted it. Anyways, I found this StarTech.Com 3.0 USB Gigabit adapter listed on Amazon, and seemed to be THE answer I was looking for, so I got it. 48 hours later, you can see the difference in speeds. It does EXACTLY what is says it will, and I'm thrilled with it. Without a doubt, it's THE best $25 I've ever spent on ANY kind of computer equipment EVER. Big Fan!!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019
      Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified Purchase
      The built in Ethernet adapter on my almost 10-year old Lenovo ThinkPad W700 get fried by lightning a couple years ago. Fortunately, the Wi-Fi adapter was not damaged, so I still had Internet and network connectivity, but at Wi-Fi speeds. That was not at problem until the W700 was replaced about 18 months ago by a Lenovo ThinkPad P71 and the Lenovo W700 was moved upstairs. Our house has a metal roof and the Wi-Fi throughput is significantly degraded in that area of our house.

      Not a big problem for Internet usage but moving large files, doing backups, or syncing files between the two-system using our LAN became painfully slow. So much so that I started using the old 'sneaker net' approach and began moving files and data back and forth with thumb drives. My W700 is from the days before USB 3.0 and only has native USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 thumb drives is certainly faster than weak Wi-Fi but still relatively slow, and always cumbersome.

      The first thing I did was obtain a StarTech USB 3.0 ExpressCard. The USB 3.0 ExpressCard has worked perfectly. Having one USB 3.0 port means I can use USB 3.0 Thumb drives. USB 3.0 connectivity at both ends of the LAN made moving larger amounts of data faster but I still had the hassle of physically carrying thumb drives back and forth, and up and down stairs, between the two Lenovo systems. I tried a USB 2.0 ethernet adapter, but speeds were about the same as Wi-Fi.

      Then I tried the StarTech USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter plugged into the StarTech USB 3.0 ExpressCard. I had no idea if this would work and crossed my fingers as I rebooted Windows 10. And work it did, and very well I might add. Now I can once again move large blocks of data such as 200 or 300 15mb-18mb photo files between my two Lenovo laptops in a minute or less. And one of my backup strategies of syncing files between the two systems is now much quicker.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
      Style: USB-CSize: 1GbpsColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
      The adapter is a great hack for devices, even PCs, when there is no physical ethernet port available. I do not use WIFI in my home, so this is vital to my hardwired network for connectivity. I use it daily and have NOT had any issues with the plug and play ability: Works great on my Amazon fires, Android phone, and a 10 year old Macbook Pro. Definitely worth the money.
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      Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
      The adapter is a great hack for devices, even PCs, when there is no physical ethernet port available. I do not use WIFI in my home, so this is vital to my hardwired network for connectivity. I use it daily and have NOT had any issues with the plug and play ability: Works great on my Amazon fires, Android phone, and a 10 year old Macbook Pro. Definitely worth the money.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014
      Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified Purchase
      Despite the fact that my laptop, a Fujitsu Lifebook U904 has a ethernet port built in, a feat for a ultrabook, I didn't want to risk breaking it. It's one of those slide out and pop open gizmos that seems like it would break, then cost a fortune to fix. I'd much rather carry around a dongle than risk breaking anything.

      Initially, when I began researching USB to ethernet adapters, I found many of them suffered from poor performance, either slow transfer rates, despite "gigabit" connectivity, overheating, and an overall sense of unreliability. From that, I knew I wanted a few things:

      1. a USB 3.0 adapter, to achieve gigabit
      2. an adapter sold or supported by (or warrantied by, really) a reputable company
      3. something with it's own processor, so it's not sapping off mine.

      I'm unsure if you've ever heard of StarTech... basically they sell cables for specialized uses. Maybe you need a HDMI to USB cable, for example, they'd likely have it. They're very good at what they do, and I knew this would be a good product just by the brand name.

      I've used it now for a few months, on a regular basis, and have had zero issue. It's actually saved me a few times, when I needed to do some advanced troubleshooting, packet sniffing, or bridging connections. It gets warm, but not hot. Transfer speeds are consistent, even over USB 2 (where you'll only get 100 meg, or I do, anyway).

      The only fault I find in it is the StarTech website. It's somewhat difficult finding the proper drivers for this model. There are a few variations of it. So be sure to look at the packaging or the little sticker on the back when you go to update drivers. You may end up with the wrong ones.
      4 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
      Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified Purchase
      Like premiere LG (Lucky Goldstar) products in 1986, I DON'T laugh at the StarTech dot com name! This unit ran AT 1gbs out of the box on an eight year old, but upgraded Dell laptop! Oh, I've been a StarTech fan for YEARS now, AND they're making enterprise gear now! I almost want to unretire! LOL! :)
      It ran right out of the box, no drivers needed, then updated itself in 30 seconds. The laptop achieved >80mbps UPLINK speed in testing, that will work with a webcam.
      AND a two year warranty right out of the box. I have two more pieces on my wishlist list, but it's actually a next to buy list. Yes. You want it. :)
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
      Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
      Works ok!
    • Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
      Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: BlackVerified Purchase
      The chipset in this adapter has driver support in most systems that include USB type C. I've used it with Windows devices, multiple Linux distros, and Android smartphones and tablets. I've even used it on fresh Windows installs where the base OS didn't have drivers for the built-in networking but connected fine with this adapter! Should work fine with new Apple computers as well, but I don't know about support on their USB C mobile devices.
    • Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
      Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified Purchase
      simply plug and play.....cannot get any easier!
    • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
      Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
      My 6th purchase of this StarTech product, so I guess nuff said? And kudos to Amazon for a 1-day early delivery. It will save me a lot of time and effort.

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    • Jose L. Espinoza L.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
      Reviewed in Mexico on July 20, 2021
      Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
      Buen producto
    • Gustav Persson
      5.0 out of 5 stars Fungerar, bara att plugga in.
      Reviewed in Sweden on October 23, 2023
      Style: USB-CSize: 1GbpsColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
      Kopplade in kabeln i datorn och sedan sköttes allt automagiskt, jag behövde inte manuellt installera några drivrutiner utan det skedde i bakgrunden.
      Kopplade in nätverkskabeln och fick direkt kontakt.
      Nöjd med produkten.
    • Amazon Customer
      1.0 out of 5 stars StarTech.com USB-C
      Reviewed in Sweden on September 12, 2023
      Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: BlackVerified Purchase
      As advertised to run 5Gbit and it doesn't. It runs 1Gbit
    • Royden Barreto
      1.0 out of 5 stars Linux driver
      Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 15, 2023
      Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: BlackVerified Purchase
      Not directly supported in Linux.
    • Abel
      4.0 out of 5 stars works on linux
      Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 12, 2023
      Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: SilverVerified Purchase
      works on linux, no extra drivers or config needed.