StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter - Silver - Sleek Aluminum Design Ideal for 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.

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.

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.

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.

• CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities

• TECHNICAL SPECS: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps); Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0; 1x RJ45; 9K Jumbo Frames; VLAN Tagging; Wake on LAN; Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE); Supports twisted pair crossover & auto detection (Auto-MDIX); Color: Silver

• OS COMPATIBILITY: USB NIC adapter for laptop offers plug and play connectivity (no driver install required); Works with Windows versions 7 and up, Windows Server, macOS 10.14 and up, Linux distributions with kernel 4.11 and up (LTS only), and Chrome OS

• FULL FEATURED: USB to Ethernet dongle; Uses Realtek RTL8153 Chipset for native compatibility with laptops and desktops, and 2-in-1's computers; USB Bus Powered; Status & Activity LED indicators

• USB NETWORK ADAPTER: USB to RJ45 adapter adds an Ethernet port to your computer supporting up to Gigabit speeds on 10/100/1000 Mbps Networks; Ideal for reliable wired gigabit network connections, or as an alternative to WiFi