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Black USB-A to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet adapter with LED indicators

UGREEN

UGREEN USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Black

SKU CH-RGVY-W98AW

Adds a gigabit Ethernet port to laptops, tablets or the Nintendo Switch via USB 3.0 for fast wired networking

  • Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Product colorBlack
  • Gigabit wired speeds up to 1000 Mbps via USB 3.0 5 Gbps bus
  • Adds RJ45 port to Ultrabook, MacBook Air or Nintendo Switch for stable networking
  • Protects or replaces a damaged onboard Ethernet port on your computer
  • Works with Windows 8.1, macOS 10.6–10.12, Linux kernel 2.6/3.x and Chrome OS
  • USB powered, no external supply needed, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1

USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The UGREEN USB 3.0 to RJ45 adapter adds a wired network port to devices that lack one, such as ultrabooks, tablets or the Nintendo Switch. It connects via a standard USB-A male plug and provides a female RJ45 jack for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. The adapter draws power from the USB bus and includes link and activity LEDs for quick status checks. It suits users who need a stable wired connection for file transfers, video calls or gaming.

Verify Your Device Has a USB-A Port

Before ordering, confirm that your computer, tablet or console offers a free USB-A socket; the adapter’s connector is USB-A male and will not fit USB-C, Lightning or Micro-USB ports without a separate adapter. Check that your operating system appears in the supported list: Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.12, Linux kernel 2.6 or 3.x, or Chrome OS. Note that Windows RT and Android are explicitly not supported. The adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 hosts, though speed will be limited by the slower bus.

Replaces a Missing or Damaged RJ45 Port

This adapter replaces a broken onboard Ethernet jack or adds wired networking to hardware that never included one, such as modern ultrabooks or the Nintendo Switch. The upgrade is worth it when wireless signals are unreliable, latency matters for competitive gaming, or large file transfers saturate Wi-Fi bandwidth. It also serves as a sacrificial port, protecting the computer’s built-in RJ45 connector from wear in docking scenarios. If your device already has a working Ethernet port and strong Wi-Fi, the adapter adds no benefit.

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

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Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the UGREEN USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and do I need to buy any cables separately?

The adapter itself is supplied; it has a built-in USB 3.0 Type-A plug and an RJ45 female port so you only need an Ethernet patch cable which is not included.

Which version of this adapter should I choose for a Nintendo Switch or a MacBook Air?

The single model listed works with Nintendo Switch, MacBook Air, Ultrabooks and notebooks running Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, macOS 10.6 through 10.12, Linux kernel 2.6/3.x or Chrome OS.

What does the 1000 Mbps headline speed mean when the adapter is plugged into a USB 3.0 port?

The adapter runs at full 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over the USB 3.0 5 Gbps bus giving faster and more reliable wired throughput than typical wireless links.

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