Quick tech specs
- USB 3.0 network adapter adds an Ethernet port to your laptop or desktop computer at Gigabit speeds
- USB NIC adapter with built-in cable; USB bus powered
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1; TAA Compliant
- USB to RJ45 adapter works with 10/100/1000 Mbps BASE-T networks; Status & Activity LEDs; 4K Jumbo Frames; VLAN Tagging; Wake on LAN; Auto MDIX
- USB to Ethernet Adapter NIC uses ASIX AX88179A; Windows / macOS / Ubuntu / Chrome OS
Know your gear
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.
Maximum Compatibility
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.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter is rated3.33 out of5 by6.
Rated 5 out of 5 byKenQ from Quick Repair. Permanent SolutionI had a new PC with lots of custom software go down on me repeatedly.Tracked it to the integrated NICUsed this STARTECH USB to Ethernet device and my headache was gone.Tried another brand for a similar issue but was more work to get it going.This product has a disk that made sure it configured correctly the first time.Just ordered 2 more for spares!
Date published: 2014-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byHappy Camper from Worked instantly and perfectly with Win10 T.P.I purchased this to upgrade my laptop that had 10/100 Ethernet. Later, I installed Win10 Tech Preview on my desktop, and the Intel driver for the I218v gigabit Ethernet adapter wasn't compatible. Dug this adapter out of a drawer, plugged it in to USB3, and instantly had gigabit Ethernet. It's a great performer - I'm impressed all over again. Thanks, StarTech!
Date published: 2014-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byThomasTF242 from Works greatNo drivers needed on a Lenovo Yoga 13 IdeaPad with Win 8.1
Date published: 2014-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byAnton from Work UnstableUnstable operation when connected to a laptop port work MacOs High Sierra 10.13.6 You have to reinstall the device driver all the time.Download and upload speeds are good for streaming.
Date published: 2019-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bySailorsidney from Works - sometimesAt first it worked, later sometimes and now hardly. I think the driver has trouble coping with the W10 updates.
Date published: 2019-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bytommy from REQUIRES BOOT FROM DISC!!This connector requires booting the software from the enclosed disc!Why?? I don't know!Some of the spec sheets don't even mention that, although it'sprinted on the box IN LITTLE BITTY LETTERS.For my constant, everyday use, it's USELESS.Am I missing something?
Date published: 2018-10-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 bytredf from trying to figure out how to usejust got this from Dell I have an outdated modem and can't figure out how to use this?? I've been trying all day and seems to be working but can't connect to internet. Help!!!
Date published: 2019-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 byron049 from Doesn't work with current Linux kernelsThe datasheet says this works with Linux kernels up to 3.5.0. But the current version of Ubuntu uses 4.15.0. Is there a driver version that will work with current releases of Ubuntu? Strangely, it seems to work fine with Linxux Mint which also runs the 4.15.0 kernel.
Date published: 2018-08-17T00:00:00-04:00