Introduction

Gain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, ChromebookT 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.

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 don't have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it's 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.

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology

Wired

Host interface

USB

Interface

Ethernet

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

USB version

3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

Network

Maximum data transfer rate

2000 Mbit/s

Networking standards

IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x

Ethernet LAN

Y

Ethernet LAN data rates

10,100,1000 Mbit/s

Cabling technology

10/100/1000BaseT(X)

Auto MDIX IEEE

Y

Full duplex

Y

Jumbo frames support

Y

Jumbo frames

9000

VLAN tagging

Y

Maximum operating distance

100 m

Design

Product colour

Silver

Internal

N

Chipset

Realtek RTL8153

LED indicators

Activity, Link, Power

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported

Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows 98SE,Windows ME,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64,Windows Vista x64,Windows XP,Windows XP Home,Windows XP Home x64,Windows XP Professional,Windows XP Professional x64

Mac operating systems supported

Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Linux operating systems supported

Y

Other operating systems supported

Chrome

Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 70 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-55 - 125 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 90%

Weight & dimensions

Width

24.9 mm

Depth

66 mm

Height

17 mm

Weight

36 g

Packaging data

Package width

112 mm

Package depth

204 mm

Package height

21 mm

Package weight

100 g

Logistics data

Master (outer) case width

370 mm

Master (outer) case length

420 mm

Master (outer) case height

350 mm

Products per master (outer) case

120 pc(s)

Other features

Housing material

Aluminium

Quick start guide

Y

Flow control support

Y