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Small white USB 3.0 to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter with cable

ESTONE

ESTONE USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

SKU CH-1V5K-VFCS0

Adds Gigabit Ethernet through a USB 3.0 port, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1

  • VariantUSB 3.0 (Gigabit)
  • Adds Gigabit Ethernet through a USB 3.0 port
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
  • Replaces a faulty internal network card on laptops or desktops
  • Works with Windows 2000 through Windows 8 and Mac OS 10.6 or higher
  • Supports IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet for lower power use

USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

This USB 3.0 to RJ45 adapter adds a wired Gigabit Ethernet connection to any laptop or desktop with a free USB-A port. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, so it works on older machines as well. The adapter suits users who need a replacement for a failed onboard NIC or an extra network interface for separate routing.

Best for USB-A systems needing wired 1000 Mbps

It supports Windows 2000 through 8 and Mac OS 10.6 or higher, covering a wide range of legacy and current desktops, notebooks, and ultrabooks such as MacBook, XPS, or Surface Pro. Buyers whose devices only provide USB-C ports, or who require Windows RT or Android compatibility, will need a different solution because this adapter does not support those platforms.

Upstream port is USB 3.0 Type A

The single specification that decides fit is the upstream connector: a standard USB 3.0 Type A plug. If the host computer lacks a USB-A socket, the adapter cannot be connected directly. No other interface or converter is included in the package.

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Specifications

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VariantUSB 3.0 (Gigabit)

Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.0 link cap the 1000 Mbps Ethernet speed under sustained load?

The adapter runs at USB 3.0 5 Gbps, well above the 1000 Mbps Ethernet rate, so the USB bus is not the bottleneck.

How much heat or fan noise appears when the adapter runs all day at full gigabit throughput?

No fan is present; the aluminium casing dissipates heat silently during continuous operation.

Which operating system must the host computer already run for the adapter to work without extra drivers?

Windows 2000 through 8 (32/64-bit) or Mac OS 10.6 and later are supported natively.

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