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Small black rectangular USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet adapter

Plugable USB3-E1000 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

SKU CH-5S4M-8K7NT

Adds a Gigabit Ethernet port via USB 3.0 for Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS and Nintendo Switch

  • ColorBlack
  • Weight0.9 ounces
  • Lag-free gaming and streaming via ASIX AX88179B chipset
  • Automatic driver install on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP
  • Native macOS CDC-NCM support from 11 Big Sur to 15 Sequoia
  • Linux kernel 3.9+ and Chrome OS compatible out of the box
  • Works with Nintendo Switch docked mode for wired play

USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The Plugable USB3-E1000 adds a wired Gigabit Ethernet port to any device with a USB 3.0 socket. It serves laptops, desktops and the Nintendo Switch in docked mode where built-in Ethernet is missing or wireless is unreliable. The AX88179B chipset delivers up to 1000 Mbps throughput for streaming, gaming and large transfers.

Driver-free setup on supported systems

Windows 10 and 11 install the driver automatically through Windows Update, while macOS 11 through 15 and Linux kernel 3.9+ use native CDC-NCM support. No manual download is required on those platforms. Older Windows releases such as 8.1, 7 and XP may need the driver from the manufacturer.

Check your USB port and OS version

Verify the host has a USB 3.0 Type-A port; the adapter will fall back to slower speeds on USB 2.0. Confirm the operating system matches the supported list: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS 11 to 15, Linux kernel 3.9 or later, Chrome OS or iPadOS. The Nintendo Switch must be used in docked mode.

Highlights

  • Lag-free gaming and streaming via ASIX AX88179B chipset
  • Automatic driver install on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP
  • Native macOS CDC-NCM support from 11 Big Sur to 15 Sequoia
  • Linux kernel 3.9+ and Chrome OS compatible out of the box
  • Works with Nintendo Switch docked mode for wired play

Specifications

BrandPlugable
ModelUSB3-E1000
ColorBlack
Weight0.9 ounces

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