The Plugable USB-A 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter provides an easy way to gain wired gigabit network speeds over USB 3.0 for faster HD video streaming, gaming, web browsing, network access, and more. It's also the perfect travel companion for any laptop or tablet due to its small size and USB bus powered design.

This adapter is compatible with Windows and Linux. Please note, this adapter does not connect USB devices like printers and hard drives to a network. This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or data between multiple devices, or for Preboot Execution Environment (PXE).

1 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Port    USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Host Connection    Supports Practical Speeds up to 700 MB/s    Compatible with Windows & Linux

Upgrade to wired Gigabit speeds via USB. The ASIX AX88179 chipset provides more performance and stability than most Wi-Fi networks.

Get up and running fast thanks to automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows XP and later with an existing internet connection. Functionality is built into the Linux kernel from 3.9 onward and is compile-required for Linux 2.6 to 3.8.

• Practical speeds over 700 Mb/s via USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Gigabit Ethernet
• IPv4 and IPv6 checksum offload engine
• Crossover detection and auto-correction
• TCP large send offload
• IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
• Max 4K jumbo frames

This adapter is not compatible with macOS or recommended for use with Lenovo Yoga 2 and 3. The Plugable USB-A 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is compatible with the Nintendo Switch while docked, or in handheld mode with a compliant USB-C to A 3.0 adapter, available separately.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I want to use it abroad (in South America), will it work with 220 volts instead of 110v?

A: The Plugable UD-3900 USB 3.0 Dual-Display Docking Station for Windows (B&H # PLUD3900) supports an input voltage of 110V to 220V.

Q: 2. Compatible with iPhone 13?

A: No, the iPhone 13 is not compatible with the Apple USB-C 3.0 to USB-A Adapter BH #APMJ1M2AMA. You would need the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter BH #APMLUCADP or the Apple Lightning to USB 3.0 Type-A Camera Adapter BH #APMK0W2AMA depending on whether you need power as well.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with vMix streaming production software?

A: The Plugable Performance NIX USB 3.0 HDMI Streaming and Capture Card is compatible with vMix.

Q: 4. Will this adapter work with android smartphone? Or to say another way - Can android smartphone support enough power for it?

A: The Belkin USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (B&H # BEF2CU040BTB) does not support the OTG protocol so it will only work with a PC or a Mac with a USB type C port. USB type C to Ethernet adapters with OTG do exist but we do not carry any at this time, I apologize for the inconvenience.

Q: 5. What is the Linux driver for this device?

A: Currently we only host drivers for Windows 10/11 and do not have any drivers for Linux. At this time our Wi-Fi 6 adapter is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

Q: 6. Will this adapter support PoE; power over Ethernet (with a Cat 5e cable)?

A: This does not support PoE no it is just for data .

Q: 7. Just wondered why several Amazon reviews say that it doesn't fit their flash drives or some other peripherals?

A: As long as it is a standard USB A device it would be compatible.

Q: 8. Can this be used with a Apple Mac Pro?

A: I have not directly tried this on a Mac Pro, but it's my understanding that the USB-C cable/port and the Thunderbolt-3 cable/port are interchangeable. However, please note, that the Thunderbolt-3 is not the same as previous versions of the Thunderbolt cables/ports.

Q: 9. Is the Nix capture card compatible with MS Teams?

A: Yes, the Plugable Performance NIX USB 3.0 HDMI Streaming and Capture Card can be used with Microsoft Teams but it is not "certified."

Q: 10. Is the Belkin F2CU040BTBLK compatible with the 2021 macbook pro 16' M1?

A: Yes, this adapter will work with a 2021 M1 MacBook.