The Cable Matters USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is specifically designed to provide network capabilities to the older computers or new thin notebooks without an Ethernet port. Instantly add network connectivity to a computer with USB 3.0 for extremely fast file transfers or streaming downloads. Wired connections provide faster data transfers and better security than a Wi-Fi connection.
Plug & Play Portability
Simply plug the adapter into the USB port of your computer without downloading any external software drivers. Connect to an available wired Ethernet network at home, the office, or in the hotel with this lightweight adapter that travels easily in your laptop sleeve.
Important Notes
NOT compatible with the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii
Gigabit Performance for Critical Connections
Transfer data more securely with a wired connection.
Wired Gigabit connections provide faster data transfers than Wi-Fi.
Prevent unauthorized wireless access.
Supports IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.
This auto-sensing USB adapter supports any 10/100/1000 Ethernet network.
Supports MAC address pass-through (MAC clone) with the EZ-Dock utility software (Windows). Download the software from the Cable Matters website
Plug & Play
Simply plug the adapter into the USB port of your computer without downloading any external software drivers.
Universal compatibility with Chrome OS, Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows operating systems.
Diagnostic LED Indicators
Diagnostic LED indicators verify the network connection and data transfer status.
Supports performance features including WoL, FDX, HDX, crossover detection, backpressure routing, and auto-correction.
Compact Connectivity Companion
Connect to an available wired Ethernet network at home, the office, or in the hotel.
Weighs less than 1 ounce
Flexible USB cable tail
Travels easily in a laptop sleeve
Features
USB 3 to Ethernet adapter adds network connectivity to a computer with a USB 3.0 port; The USB to Gigabit Ethernet adapter supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps for 1000 BASE-T network performance with backwards compatibility to 10/100 Mbps networks; Connect the USB computer network adapters with a Cat 6 Ethernet cable (sold separately) for the best performance
Wireless alternative USB to RJ45 adapter for connecting to the Internet in Wi-Fi dead zones, streaming large video files, or downloading a software upgrade through a wired home or office LAN; USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter provides faster data transfers and better security than most wireless connections; Ideal solution for replacing a failed network card or upgrading the bandwidth of an older computer
Driver free installation with native driver support in Chrome, Mac, and Windows OS; The USB to Network Adapter supports important performance features including Wake-on-Lan (WoL), Full-Duplex (FDX) and Half-Duplex (HDX) Ethernet, Crossover Detection, Backpressure Routing, Auto-Correction (Auto MDIX), Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), Supports MAC address pass-through (MAC clone) with the Cable Matters EZ-Dock utility software (Windows)
Lightweight Ethernet to USB adapter weighs less than 1 ounce for easy portability in your laptop case; Add a standard RJ45 port to your Ultrabook or MacBook with a USB 3.0 port for file transfers, video steaming and gaming with this USB network adapter
Chrome & Mac & Windows compatible USB lan adapter for Windows 11/10/8/8.1/7/Vista and MacOS 10.8 and up; The USB Ethernet Adapter 3.0 does not support Windows RT