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Small rectangular USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet adapter in matte black finish

EN-Labs

EN-Labs U3RJ458153 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

SKU CH-YWKC-W8180

Adds a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port to any USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1 device using the RTL8153 chipset with driver-free operation on Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X 10.9+

  • First connector1x USB 3.0 male
  • Second connector1x 1 Gbit/s Ethernet female
  • Gigabit wired speed from a USB 3.0 port using the RTL8153 chipset
  • Driver-free on Windows 8.1 and macOS 10.9 or newer for instant plug-and-play
  • Auto-senses 10/100/1000 Mbps networks for reliable compatibility
  • Wake-on-LAN and RealWoW support let the adapter wake the host
  • Energy Efficient Ethernet IEEE 802.3 az-2010 cuts power during low traffic

USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet adapter

This compact adapter adds a wired 10/100/1000 Mbps network port to any device with a USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1 socket. The RTL8153 controller handles auto-negotiation and crossover correction on a single chip. Driver-free operation begins with Windows 8 and macOS 10.9, making it a quick fix for a failed onboard port or a second routable interface.

Suits laptops, tablets

The adapter draws power from the USB bus and supports Wake-on-LAN plus the ECMA proxy standard for sleeping hosts. IPv4 ARP and IPv6 neighbour solicitation offload reduce CPU load in the D3 power state. Buyers who need multi-gigabit throughput beyond 1000 Mbps or a connector other than USB-A will not be served by this device.

Single 1 Gbps RJ45 port on USB 3.0 male connector

The link rate tops out at 1000 Mbps, negotiated automatically at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 az-2010) lowers idle power without user intervention. This one port is the only network interface the adapter provides.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEN-Labs
Model nameU3RJ458153
Ports & slots
First connector1x USB 3.0 male
Second connector1x 1 Gbit/s Ethernet female

Questions about this item

How do I verify the adapter is running at 1000 Mbps after plugging it in?

Check the link lights on the RJ45 port and confirm the OS reports a 1000 Mbps connection; the RTL8153 chipset auto-negotiates 10/100/1000 Mbps and supports IEEE 802.3 az-2010 Energy Efficient Ethernet.

Does the package include any cables or do I need to buy an Ethernet patch lead separately?

The adapter has a built-in USB 3.0 male connector and one RJ45 female port; you supply the Cat5e or better Ethernet cable to reach your router or switch.

Which operating systems work driver-free with the RTL8153 chipset in this model?

Windows 8.1 and newer, macOS 10.9 and newer, plus ChromeOS all support plug-and-play operation without extra drivers.

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