StarTech USB 3.0 network adapter - sleek aluminum with silver finish

Gain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, Chromebook(TM) or tablet, even if it doesnt 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.

Sleek, silver design looks great with MacBook or Chromebook

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 dont have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because its powered directly from the host USB port.

Powerful Gigabit network connections

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.

Native driver support makes installation easy

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.

Connector(s) Connector Type(s) RJ-45 Female USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male Environmental Humidity 20% ~ 90% Operating Temperature 0C to 70C (32F to 158F) Storage Temperature -55C to 125C (-67F to 257F) Hardware Bus Type USB 3.0 Chipset ID Realtek RTL8153 Industry Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX and IEEE 802.3X Full Duplex Interface USB 3.0 Ports 1 Indicators LED Indicators Activity - amber Link - green Power - blue Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 86 g [3 oz] Performance Auto MDIX Yes Compatible Networks 10/100/1000 Mbps Full Duplex Support Yes Jumbo Frame Support 9K max. Max Distance 100 m / 330 ft Maximum Data Transfer Rate 2 Gbps - Full Duplex Gigabit Ethernet Surge Protection Yes Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s Physical Characteristics Color Silver Enclosure Type Aluminum Form Factor Attached Cable Product Height 16.9 mm [0.7 in] Product Length 66.1 mm [2.6 in] Product Weight 36 g [1.3 oz] Product Width 24.9 mm [1 in] Software OS Compatibility Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.12 VLAN tagging is currently not supported in Mac OS
Linux Kernel 2.6.25 to 4.4.x LTS Versions only What's in the Box Included in Package quick install guide USB 3.0 Gigabit NIC