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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Description
Price: $34.99 - $17.99
(as of Jul 14, 2024 11:12:53 UTC – Details)
The USB31000SW 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 when used with a USB 3.0 host connection, 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. Plus, with support for features such as Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and Wake on LAN (WOL), the adapter offers versatile Gigabit network performance for home and business users alike.
The USB31000SW USB 3.0 Gigabit adapter is backed by a StarTech.
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: White
CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities
Customers say
Customers like the performance, speed, and ease of installation of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works great, has good download and upload speeds, and is plug and play. Some appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, connectivity, and drivers.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
John Michael –
Easy to install and has worked perfectly
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.
Stab.jd –
Reliable + Plug and Play
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.
Plumhunter –
easy to install (but the packaging was a nightmare)
New Lenovo laptop I bought had no ethernet port. !st time I have encountered this cheap trick! Always had an ethernet port on any PC I have ever bought. So I biught this ethernet to USB adapter. It had good rfeviews and it was easy to hook up and seems to be working fine.
Kevin O’Malley –
Great seat!
This worked as expected and advertised.
Some Dude –
It just worked
Used this to add a port to a firewall for a VLAN where I needed full dedicated GB instead of tagging it. It just worked with freeBSD.
D Morris K –
Nice gizmo for ethernet connection
Small, handy, nice price, quick delivery. I use it to connect my tablet to a digital sound mixer. Recommend seller!
Cheryl Snyderman –
USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Works Perfectly with Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 for Wired Internet Connection
This adapter works seamlessly (plug and play) for connecting my Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 (2023) laptop directly to my network via an ethernet cable and RJ45 plug. The laptop immediately recognized the adapter (i.e. audible connection tone) and then displayed the wired internet connection icon at the bottom right of my screen.
JeffW-Htos1 –
Great Performance/BEST Value
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. 🙂
Jose L. Espinoza L. –
Buen producto
Gustav Persson –
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 –
As advertised to run 5Gbit and it doesn’t. It runs 1Gbit
Royden Barreto –
Not directly supported in Linux.
Abel –
works on linux, no extra drivers or config needed.