As USB-C becomes more common in newer tablets, laptops and Chromebook and MacBook notebooks, built-in Ethernet ports continue to fade away, leaving unpredictable Wi-Fi as your only Internet option. This Tripp Lite network adapter lets you connect a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 device to a Gigabit Ethernet network using an Ethernet cable, so you can enjoy the reliability of a wired connection. A USB-C power delivery port allows you to power and charge your device.
Typical Applications
· Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet network when Wi-Fi isn’t available or reliable.
· Power and charge your laptop.
· Take advantage of Gigabit network speeds to download large files rapidly.
· Stream audio and video over the Internet without fear of losing your signal.
This USB to LAN converter delivers full 10/100/1000 Mbps network speeds without requiring you to install an internal Ethernet card in your device. It’s a convenient and affordable way to expand the potential of your PC, laptop or tablet. It works with Windows, Mac and Chromium operating systems and is backward compatible with previous USB generations.
Limited USB-C ports can force you to choose between connecting a peripheral and charging your laptop’s battery. The USB-C Power Delivery (PD) port powers and charges your laptop without affecting the other connections. Your laptop’s wall charger connects to the USB-C PD port, which supports power input up to 20V, 3A (60W).
With a footprint similar in size to a credit card, this portable adapter is small and lightweight enough to travel with you wherever you go. Its ultra-compact design fits easily into a laptop bag, briefcase or even your pocket.
· Bus-powered, so you don’t need an external power supply.
· Lightweight, streamlined design doesn’t add weight to your load.
· Built-in cable eliminates the chance of losing or forgetting the USB-C cord.
· Plug-and-play operation means you don’t need software or drivers.
Unlike traditional USB connectors that can be attached only one way, USB-C connectors are reversible by design. This cable’s USB-C connector provides a fast and easy connection to a USB-C port the first time, every time.