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Brand | StarTech.com |
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 Link Protocol | Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
UPC | 065030848404 |
Compatible Operating System Family | ChromeOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows |
About this item
- 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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data transfer rate | 1 gigabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 2.5 gigabits per second | 1000 megabytes per second | 1000 megabits per second |
data link protocol | Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | USB, Ethernet | IEEE 802.3 | IEEE 802.3, USB, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
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Add Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity to a Laptop or Desktop through a USB 3.0 port
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.
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.
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.
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Price | $24.99$24.99 | $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 Dimensions | 2.6 x 1 x 0.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.986 ounces |
ASIN | B0095EFXMC |
Item model number | USB31000S |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #134 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 4, 2012 |
Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
Language | English |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
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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.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified PurchaseThe 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023Style: USB-CSize: 1GbpsColor: Space GrayVerified PurchaseThe 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.
5.0 out of 5 starsThe 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.Reliable + Plug and Play
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified PurchaseDespite 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified PurchaseLike 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. :)
- Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: Space GrayVerified PurchaseWorks ok!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: BlackVerified PurchaseThe 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, 2025Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: BlackVerified Purchasesimply plug and play.....cannot get any easier!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: WhiteVerified PurchaseMy 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.Reviewed in Mexico on July 20, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: WhiteVerified PurchaseBuen producto
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Gustav PerssonReviewed in Sweden on October 23, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Fungerar, bara att plugga in.
Style: USB-CSize: 1GbpsColor: Space GrayVerified PurchaseKopplade 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 CustomerReviewed in Sweden on September 12, 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars StarTech.com USB-C
Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: BlackVerified PurchaseAs advertised to run 5Gbit and it doesn't. It runs 1Gbit
- Royden BarretoReviewed in the Netherlands on June 15, 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Linux driver
Style: USB-CSize: EthernetColor: BlackVerified PurchaseNot directly supported in Linux.
- AbelReviewed in the Netherlands on January 12, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars works on linux
Style: USB-ASize: 1GbpsColor: SilverVerified Purchaseworks on linux, no extra drivers or config needed.