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Silver USB-A to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet adapter with aluminum housing

velolink USB-A to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Silver

SKU CH-DGYW-YJNB4

Adds a gigabit wired network link to USB-A devices with driver-free setup on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, macOS 10.9+, Chrome OS and Linux

  • Product colorSilver
  • Product weight0.02 kg
  • Plug-and-play wired networking for most modern devices
  • Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps with CAT6 cable
  • RTL8153B chip gives stable high-throughput connection
  • Aluminium alloy housing dissipates heat during sustained use
  • Works with Windows 11/10/8.1/8, macOS 10.9+, Chrome OS and Linux

USB-A Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Laptops

This silver adapter adds a wired 1000 Mbps network port to any device with a USB-A 3.0 socket. It is aimed at users who need a stable gigabit link instead of Wi-Fi on laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, Surface tablets, desktops or a Nintendo Switch 2. The RTL8153B chip and aluminium housing keep the connection reliable during long transfers.

Check your USB port version

Full 1 Gbps speed requires a USB 3.0 or newer port and a CAT6 or higher Ethernet cable. On USB 2.0 ports the link falls back to 10 or 100 Mbit/s. Most modern Windows, macOS 10.9+, Chrome OS, Linux, iPadOS and Android systems work driver-free, but some older Windows builds may need the Realtek 8153 driver from the vendor site.

Sustained gigabit throughput

The aluminium casing acts as a heatsink so the RTL8153B controller stays cool during continuous high-speed traffic. This prevents the thermal throttling that can drop speeds on plastic-bodied dongles during large file moves or extended streaming sessions. The adapter maintains its rated gigabit rate as long as the host port and cabling support it.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVelolink
Model nameUSB-A to Gigabit Ethernet
Product colorSilver
Size & build
Product weight0.02 kg

Questions about this item

Does the velolink USB-A to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter include any cables or do I need to buy a CAT6 Ethernet cable separately?

The adapter itself is the only item included; to reach 1000 Mbps you must supply your own CAT6 or higher Ethernet cable.

Should I choose this USB-A model or look for a USB-C version for my MacBook?

This model uses a USB-A connector and works with USB 3.0, 2.0, Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, macOS 10.9+, Chrome OS and Linux; select it if your device has a USB-A port.

What real-world speed will I see from the 1000 Mbps rating when plugged into a USB 2.0 port?

On a USB 2.0 port the link is limited to 10/100 Mbps; full 1000 Mbps throughput requires a USB 3.0 port and a CAT6 cable.

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