The white USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC with USB Port from StarTech lets you add a Gigabit network port to a compatible computer through an USB 3.0 port. It features an integrated USB 3.0 pass-through port that keeps the USB port available for use with other peripherals. Each RJ-45 port supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet and is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3i/u/ab standards.

Gigabit Ethernet Port    Integrated USB 3.0 Pass-Through Port    10/100/1000 Mb/s Compatible Networks    Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction    IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Support    Jumbo Frame Support    Meets IEEE 802.3i/u/ab standards    Portable and USB Powered Design

Features a Gigabit Ethernet port through a USB 3.0/2.0 connection

Integrated USB 3.0 pass-through port

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T) compatible

Crossover detection & Auto-correction (Auto MDIX)

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging support

Jumbo frame support

Supports Checksum Offload (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP) and Large Send Offload

Compact, lightweight design for maximum portability

•  You can add Gigabit Ethernet capabilities to a desktop or laptop

•  Replacement for a failed built-in Gigabit Ethernet port

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this function and be connected to an Android smartphone's USB-C port to access an ethernet cable's broadband internet connection?. The smartphone is Android OS and not WIndows 10 which I know would work on my desktop PC.

A: Some phones have the drivers needed. Some don't. If your phone happens to have the drivers. It would work. But you would need turn off your Wi-Fi or possibly need to put your phone in Airplane mode.

Q: 2. How is this Xcellon USB-EC-2 Ethernet adapter different from the Xcellon USB-EC Ethernet adapter that is listed for the same price?

A: The Xcellon USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (BH #XCUSBEC2) has a slightly shorter connection cable and it can be connected to Android devices while the the USB-EC can not. Both will also connect to Windows, Mac, Chrome and Linux devices.

Q: 3. Can this be used to connect directly to a LAN/wired home network with a Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12 running Android 4.4.2 or later if WiFi is turned off?

A: Yes

Q: 4. is this compatible with osx 10.11?

A: I am sorry it would not, this is only compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.9

Q: 5. can 2 be connected to a usb-c hub and used for multi-homing the computer?

A: Yes, you can use two of the Xcellon USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter BH #XCUSBEC2 to connect your computer to two networks.

Q: 6. Is this item 889 compliant for government purchase?

A: As per recent government regulations, all products that B&H sells is 889 compliant.

Q: 7. Can this be used in the USB-C port of a smartphone to access high speed internet from an ethernet connection?

A: Dear customer! Thanks for your interest in TRENDnet! Supported OS Windows 10 Mac OS 10.15 - 10.6 Hope this helps! If you have any more questions, you can always respond directly to this thread and someone will be happy to try and help answer any additional questions you may have! Have a great day! Adrian TRENDnet CS

Q: 8. What is the Warranty on the Xcellon USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter? One or Two years?

A: The Xcellon USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter BH #XCUSBEC2 has a one year limited manufacturer warranty.

Q: 9. What is the warranty on this USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter? One or Two years?

A: The Plugable USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter BH #PLUSBCTE1000 has a two year limited manufacturer warranty.

Q: 10. Where's the driver?

A: The drivers for the Plugable USB-A and C to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, B&H # PLUSBCE2500, are available on the plugable website. https://bhpho.to/3UH9Mtu