The white StarTech USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Whitefrom StarTech USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Whiteadds a single RJ-45 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 adapter is backwards compatible with older USB 2.0/1.x computer systems (speed limited by USB bus), making it a suitable portable replacement network adapter or laptop accessory. In addition, 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.

RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) Interface    USB 3.0 Bus Type    330' Maximum Distance    5 Gb/s Transfer Rate (USB 3.0)    Activity and Link LED Indicators    Jumbo Frame Support    USB-Powered

Full Gigabit bandwidth support, through a USB 3.0 host connection

Compact, portable, and lightweight design, with no need for an external power adapter

Added flexibility near the RJ-45 port through dongle-style design

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T) compatible

Crossover Detection and Auto-Correction (Auto MDIX)

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging support

Jumbo Frame support

Supports Checksum Offload (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP) and Large Send Offload

Add Gigabit Ethernet capabilities to a desktop or laptop

Replace a failed integrated network adapter with an external, USB Gigabit Ethernet connection, instead of having to open a desktop or laptop computer case

USB-powered

Activity and Link LED indicators

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this adapter be used with a desktop running windows 10 and currently has Wi-Fi that is not working?

A: Yes, the Xcellon USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter will allow you to add an Ethernet port via USB-C to your computer if there is no Ethernet connection.

Q: 2. How is this Xcellon USB-EC-2 Ethernet adapter different from the Xcellon USB-EC Ethernet adapter that is listed for the same price?

A: The Xcellon USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (BH #XCUSBEC2) has a slightly shorter connection cable and it can be connected to Android devices while the the USB-EC can not. Both will also connect to Windows, Mac, Chrome and Linux devices.

Q: 3. Does the Wake-on-Lan functionality work on macOS? (and if so, does it also work with sleep proxy?)

A: Yes, the TRENDnet USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter supports Wake-on-LAN for macOS.

Q: 4. Can this device be used to connect a usb printer to a network?

A: no

Q: 5. Is it compatible with the Nintendo Switch (dock)?

A: The TRENDnet USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter BH #TRTU3ETG is guaranteed to work with macOS or Windows. We could not guarantee that it would work with a Nintendo Switch.

Q: 6. Will this work with Chromebook?

A: Yes, the TRENDnet USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter will work with your ChromeBook.

Q: 7. Can this be used and function in a smartphone with it's USB-C port to get high speed internet vs using the phone's Wifi?

A: Dear customer! Thanks for your interest in TRENDnet! Supported OS Windows® 10 Mac OS® 10.15 - 10.6 Hope this helps! If you have any more questions, you can always respond directly to this thread and someone will be happy to try and help answer any additional questions you may have! Have a great day! Adrian TRENDnet CS

Q: 8. Does it work on MacBook? One review said it does not work with MacPro.

A: Yes, the TRENDnet USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter BH #TRTU3ETG is compatible with macOS up to 10.15.

Q: 9. Is this item 889 compliant for government purchase?

A: As per recent government regulations, all products that B&H sells is 889 compliant.

Q: 10. Where's the driver?

A: The drivers for the Plugable USB-A and C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, B&H # PLUSBCE2500, are available on the plugable website. https://bhpho.to/3UH9Mtu