Plugable USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS

Adapter: Plugable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Chipset: ASIX AX88179 (confirmed via lsusb on Linux) Tested On: Linux (Fedora 42 Xfce Spin): Plug-and-play. Windows 11: Untested. macOS: Untested. Performance: Negotiates at full 1000 Mb/s (1 Gbps) speed on linux. On Nintendo Switch you are limited to Fast Ethernet limits, so 100 Mbps theoretical max probably less due to overhead. Realistically you will probably see around 80 Mbps down and 29 Mbps up max. This is due to the Nintendo limiting the USB bandwidth the device can realistically use. No way around this except to use a different chipset to offload some of the performance limiting factors off the Switch and onto the adapter. An Adapter using the ASIX AX88179B chipset is probably your best chance to get around these limitations. Pros: Works on PC and Nintendo Switch. Notes: USB 3.0 is required for full Gigabit performance. Avoid plugging into USB 2.0 ports if you want max throughput. Not a driverless model like the newer AX88179B or AX88772E, but still widely supported Verdict: Great cross-platform USB NIC for anyone who wants a stable, fast Ethernet connection via USB. Highly recommended for Linux users thanks to built-in kernel support, and equally easy on Windows.

Works with my Roku Streambar Pro (9101R2), which is actually a little less powerful than my other Roku Ultra (4670X, also tested and works). This is model USB3-E1000, which comes with the ASIX AX88179A chipset. Officially, Roku says only the older USB2-E100 with the ASIX AX88772 chipset is supported, but this newer USB 3.0 version appears 100% compatible as well. It appears anything 2020 or newer should work with the USB3-E1000. The activity/link lights are BRIGHT for a bedroom or home theater but remedied with some model paint; Sharpie wasn't enough to tame these LEDs. As you can see in the pic, the YouTube 4K60 test footage is pulling a sustained transfer rate and no buffer issues. With the Roku on just wifi I was occasionally having a problem with buffering with 4K on YT and Netflix which has been resolved.

This solved my laptop internet speed issue. My 7 year-old laptop wasn’t getting the Gig speed I just signed up for. It is attached to a Plugable UD-3900 USB 3.0 universal docking station which I have had for 9 years. When I upped my internet speed to Gig level, the laptop wasn’t getting near that speed. Even though the docking station was purchased a while ago, Plugable tech support helped me troubleshoot. It took a few emails over a few days and some testing on my part, but a solution (this adapter) was able to be recommended. It worked like a charm. That old laptop is flying. I highly recommend the Plugable products. Their products work really well and you won’t find better support.

I got my first new laptop in 8 years, a workstation Dell 7590 Windows 10. Little did I know that many laptops don't come with an Ethernet port I expect because their chassis are so thin. So at first frustrated, I considered returning the laptop and upon looking at other models, many if not most did not have a wired port. So then I discovered this device and gave it a try. Its plug and play for WIndows 10. It comes with a driver disk but for WIndows 10 no installation needed. Just attach it to a USB port and connect your Ethernet cable and it works. No installation, not nothing. The PC recognizes and reports an ethernet interface just as if it was hardware built into the computer. It ran all night continuously downloading with no interruptions. PERFECT!

2nd update 6/21: After receiving & testing replacement unit sent by seller, my system still had same problem - adapter works intermittently on 1 of my 2 USB ports (Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu 14.04). Seller was willing to troubleshoot further, but I didn't have time/effort to spare for more testing. Maybe there's something about my laptop configuration or BIOS that isn't compatible with the device, although when the device works for me, intermittently, it works very well (plug & play, no additional software or drivers needed). Fortunately, seller and I reached a solution agreeable to both of us, so I'm adding a star because of seller goodwill & prompt response/cooperation. Update 6/15: After returning defective unit to Amazon, seller contacted me to offer pretested replacement unit, currently being shipped. I'm optimistic the replacement will work out, and revising the review, adding star because of good faith customer support effort from seller reaching out to me. Will try for another update after receiving/testing replacement. Got a defective unit, have to return. Adapter did work plug & play in Ubuntu 14.04 Linux on Dell XPS 13, but only in one of two identical USB 3 ports, and only intermittently. After I unplugged to try switching USB ports, couldn't get adapter to work again at all in any port on any computer for 30 minutes, until plugged/replugged cables/ports many many times and rebooted several times, then it worked for a while. Tried different Ethernet cables, same problem of only working on 1 port, only working intermittently. Great that the item did work plug & play with no special drivers or install, but unfortunately, an item that only works sometimes, unpredictably, can't be relied on. If seller offered replacement/exchange I would have tried again, but unfortunately, only option is Fortunately, seller and I reached a solution agreeable to both of us, so I'm adding a star because of seller goodwill. return. If I can't find anything better, maybe I'll buy the same item again, hoping not to get a defective "lemon" item. Too bad, when it worked, it worked well, and the price is good.

surprised to realize my laptop had no ethernet port. this works on both w11 usb3 @ gigabit speed and legacy @ 100mb.

Truly was plug and play - no CD required.

自宅で東芝Chromebook2（CB35-B3340）をWi-Fi接続していて電波が不安定な場所があるので、有線LANアダプタ（USB3-E1000）を注文しました。ASIX社のAX88179チップを使用。USB 3.0 とギガビット対応で実質600 Mbps 、無線より高速で安定したネット接続ができそうです。 海外のサイトで「Chromebookで使えた」というレビューはありますが機種名が書いてないので使えるか疑問でした。無事、ケーブルを接続しただけで有線（イーサネット接続済）に自動で切り替わりました。ルータ配下のGS105スイッチに1000MBで接続されてます。ブラウザも少し速くなった感じです。有線なので安定してます。 ＜気に入ったところ＞ 1. Chromebookに対応した有線LANアダプタは少ないです。Chromebook2（CB35-B3340）で、接続するだけで無線から有線に自動で切り替わりました。切り離すと無線になります。自動で切り替わるので便利。通常は無線で使い、電波が不安定なところにLANケーブルをひいておけばよさそう。高速でファイル転送したいときや出張にも使えます。 2. アダプタにランプが2つあり障害切り分けに使えます。 「Link」黄→ケーブル接続で点灯。「Activity」緑→データ転送で点滅。 3. 有線なので電波が悪い環境でも使え安定。そして高速。 4. メーカーのサポートは良さそう。注文したら、最新のドライバーの紹介と質問があればどうぞとメールが来ました。サイトを見るとChrome OSは最新のシステムアップデートで対応してるみたい。 →（追記） 日本語担当のスタッフがおられます。サポートはしっかりしていて迅速に対応してもらえました。 ＜気になったところ＞ 1. LANケーブルの差込口がえらく硬いのでUSBコネクタ側で抜き差ししたほうが無難です。個体差？ →（追記） 個体差でした。メーカーサポートの代替品で確認。サポートに感謝。 2. コネクタが長めの形状で目立ちます。細いので携帯はしやすいです。 3. 添付のドライバCD（Windows およびMac 用）が8cmCDなのでフロントローディングのドライブでは使えません。サイトでダウンロードできるし、Chromebookでは要りません。 4. Windows RTとAndroid では使えません。ARMベース（例. NVIDIA Tegra 3）はダメみたい。気になるTegra K1のChromebookでは…？ 5. Logitec LAN-GTJU3 に似てるけど？ MACアドレスの先頭は8C-AE-4Cかな？でも仕様が違って使えないかも…。 ＜追記＞ 2015 0326 差込口が堅いとのストア購入レビューを見たとのことで、メーカーのサポートより、抜き差し確認済のLAN アダプタをわざわざアメリカから送ってもらえました。個体差だったようで調子はいいです。サポートに感謝。 参考まで。

Ich bin Softwareentwickler und Administrator. Ich brauchte ein USB Gigabit LAN mit Qualität. Große Datenmengen und Latenz spielen eine Rolle. Das Gerät sollte mir im Beruf und privat nützen. Ich habe dies gewählt aufgrund des Chipsatzes. Viele der parameter lassen sich bearbeiten und anpassen (gerade in Firmen braucht man die ab und zu). Viele Features sind unterstützt. Das ist kein Billig-Chip der die Performance nicht bringt. Sowohl unter Linux als auch unter Windows keine Probleme. Im Job bei der Entwicklung sind Zeitkritische operationen alsolut perfekt gemeistert, in der Administration Backups umherschieben in Windeseile. Keine Treiber nötig (bei meinen Anwendungsfällen), einfach einstecken, einrichten und los gehts. Nach den Tests hab ich den Adapter für meinen Compute Stick mit Kodi (auf ArchLinux) verpflichtet. Hochauflösende Videos von Netflix, Prime, Youtube, Twitch sind im Vergleich zu WLAN kein Problem mehr. Da der dort fest eingesetzt ist hab ich direkt noch einen zweiten mit USB A bestellt und wenn mein neuer Laptop die nächsten Monate verfügbar wird, werde ich mir den Stick auch mit USB C holen. Ich kann wirklich nur zu diesem Adapter raten. Wer etwas vernünftiges haben möchte ist gut beraten. Plugable bietet auch Kombinationen an mit LAN und weiteren USB Buchsen, für Laptop benutzer möglicherweise genau das geeignete. Das einzige was ich noch nicht getestet habe sind Konsolen wie die Wii U oder Switch, verweise aber auf die Erfahrungen in den anderen Rezensionen.

worked flawlessly for windows xp

Veramente poco da dire. Prodotto ineccepibile. Collegato alla porta USB 3 del mio notebook Honor Magic Book Pro, dopo pochi secondi era già pronto e lo speed test con Ookla mi ha dato un risultato di circa 800 Mbps. Cosa chiedere di più!. Vale ampiamente i soldi spesi.

If you are having problems running this adapter reliably when streaming heavy content, you need to configure Window's to rate limit the adapter instead of pulling the entire 1Gbp/s. Might be a problem since I have a rather old CPU (i7 7600u) and that is causing dropouts or driver restarts. Other than that the adapter works fine for 100% of content usage. Watching 1080p 60fps videos, downloading large datasets, cloning large github repositories (all simulataneously).