Add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet. Gain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, Chromebook™ or tablet, even if it doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This USB 3.0 to Gigabit network adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to your computer through your USB 3.0 port. It installs instantly - with no driver required.
Sleek, silver design looks great with MacBook or Chromebook
Engineered with a quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal laptop accessory. You don’t have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it’s powered directly from the host USB port.
Powerful Gigabit network connections
Ideal for office or home use, the USB 3.0 network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). You can quickly access very large files over a Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day. The Realtek chipset gives you the assurance of reliable performance.
Native driver support makes installation easy
Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this Ethernet cable adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don't have to worry about installing additional software.
The USB31000SA is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Warranty Information
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Bus Type: USB 3.0
- Chipset ID: Realtek RTL8153
- Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX and IEEE 802.3X Full Duplex
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Ports: 1
- Auto MDIX: Yes
- Compatible Networks: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Full Duplex Support: Yes
- Jumbo Frame Support: 9K max.
- Max Distance 100 m / 330 ft
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 2 Gbps - Full Duplex Gigabit Ethernet
- Surge Protection: Yes
- Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
- Connector Type(s)
- 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
- 1 - RJ-45 Female
- OS Compatibility: Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit), 8 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), CE, ME, Embedded, 98SE Windows® Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003(32/64) Mac OS® 10.6 - 10.10 - VLAN tagging is currently not supported in Mac OS Linux Kernel 2.6.25 - 3.17.0 Google Chrome™ OS
- Color: Silver
- Enclosure Type: Aluminum
- Product Height: 0.7 in [17 mm]
- Product Length: 2.6 in [65 mm]
- Product Weight: 1.3 oz [38 g]
- Product Width: 1 in [25 mm]
- 1 - Power - blue
- 1 - Link - green
- 1 - Activity - amber
- Humidity: 20% ~ 90%
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
- Storage Temperature: -55°C to 125°C (-67°F to 257°F)
- Shipping (Package) Weight 1.2 oz [35 g]
- Included in Package:
- 1 - USB 3.0 Gigabit NIC
- 1 - quick install guide