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Compact USB 3.0 Type-A to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet adapter in black plastic

Links Electronics Co., Limited

Links Electronics Co., Limited USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter usb cable

SKU CH-EDH3-ZEE0Z

Adds Gigabit Ethernet via USB 3.0 type A, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1

  • Adds Gigabit Ethernet through a USB 3.0 port
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet IEEE 802.3az
  • Works with Windows 2000 through 8 32 and 64 bit
  • Requires Mac OS X 10.8.2 or higher for stable use

USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

This USB 3.0 to RJ45 adapter adds a wired Gigabit Ethernet port to a laptop or desktop through a USB Type-A connection. It suits users whose internal network card has failed, who need a second separately-routable interface, or who want a stable wired link for large file transfers. The adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports, though speed will fall to the host port’s limit. Driver media for Windows and Mac is included in the package.

Replacing a failed NIC or adding a second interface

The adapter replaces a broken onboard Ethernet controller on a laptop or desktop without opening the chassis. It also adds a second network interface that can be routed independently for testing, isolation or failover scenarios. The upgrade is worth it when the existing port is dead, when a second physical LAN connection is required, or when a USB 3.0 port is available to deliver full Gigabit throughput. On USB 2.0 ports the link will negotiate at lower rates, so the full benefit appears only with a USB 3.0 host.

Check OS version and USB port type

Verify that the operating system is Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 (32-bit or 64-bit) or Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 or higher. Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4 is known to have unstable connections due to microchip incompatibility. Confirm the host has a USB Type-A port; the upstream connector is USB 3.0 Type-A and will operate at reduced speed on USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports. No external power supply is required.

Highlights

  • Adds Gigabit Ethernet through a USB 3.0 port
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet IEEE 802.3az
  • Works with Windows 2000 through 8 32 and 64 bit
  • Requires Mac OS X 10.8.2 or higher for stable use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.0 Type-A plug fit directly into my laptop port or do I need a hub?

The adapter plugs straight into any USB 3.0 Type-A port; it also works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports at lower speed.

After plugging it in, do I need to install anything before the RJ45 link lights up?

Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8 (32/64-bit) need the driver from the included disk; Mac OS X 10.8.2 or higher works without extra software.

Will the RJ45 jack or USB connector wear out if I unplug it daily?

Both ports are standard connectors rated for normal insertion cycles; no user-serviceable parts exist, so replacement means buying a new adapter.

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