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Compact grey USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet adapter with braided cable and aluminium case

uni AE01 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Grey

SKU CH-GCFJ-4FDVP

Adds a wired Gigabit LAN port to any USB 3.0 device with driver-free setup and a durable braided cable

  • Product colorGrey
  • Product weight26 g
  • Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps via USB 3.0
  • Driver-free setup on Windows XP and later, macOS 10.9+, Linux, Chrome OS
  • Wired connection avoids Wi-Fi drops during calls and large transfers
  • RTL8153 chip with aluminium case keeps adapter cool under load
  • Nylon-braided cable and snug USB fit survive daily packing

USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The uni AE01 adds a wired RJ45 network port to laptops, MacBooks, Surface devices and desktops that lack one. It operates at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps over USB 3.0 and falls back to 10/100 Mbps on USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports. Driver-free on Windows XP and later, macOS 10.9+, Chrome OS and Linux; Windows 11 requires a Realtek driver download.

Aluminium case with braided cable and LED status

A premium aluminium shell dissipates heat while the nylon-braided tail resists kinks during travel. The USB-A plug seats firmly for reliable signal transport and an integrated LED shows link activity at a glance. Weighing 26 grams, the adapter is small enough to stay plugged in during transport. Not recommended for TV USB ports, which do not support LAN traffic.

RTL8153 chip enables plug-and-play on most systems

The built-in Realtek RTL8153 controller handles IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab and 802.3az standards without external power. No bundled software or driver disc is included; Windows 11 users must fetch the driver from Realtek's site. Buyers who need Power-over-Ethernet, multi-gigabit speeds or a USB-C connector will not find those features here.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameUni
Model nameAE01
Product colorGrey
Size & build
Product weight26 g

Questions about this item

What speeds does the USB 3.0 interface support and what limits the real-world rate?

The adapter runs at 10/100/1000 Mbps over USB 3.0, drops to 10/100 Mbps on USB 2.0, and needs CAT6 or better cable to hit 1 Gbps.

What physical space and connectors does the AE01 need to fit?

It plugs into a standard USB-A 3.0 port, has an RJ45 jack for the Ethernet cable, and the nylon-braided lead with aluminium case measures 26 grams.

How is the adapter installed and what step causes problems on Windows 11?

Plug it in for driver-free operation on most systems; on Windows 11 you must download the Realtek RTL8153 driver from the vendor guide.

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