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Small black USB 3.0 dongle with short braided cable and RJ45 port

TAURKENAM

TAURKENAM USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter RJ45

SKU CH-94HH-MDT93

Adds wired Gigabit Ethernet to USB 3.0 devices with driver-free setup on most systems

  • TypeEthernet Adapter
  • Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps via USB 3.0
  • Driver-free setup on Windows XP, Vista, Mac and Linux
  • Wired stability for streaming, gaming and video calls
  • RTL8153 chip ensures reliable high-speed transmission
  • Nylon-braided cable and snug USB fit boost durability

USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Laptops

This USB 3.0 to RJ45 adapter adds a wired Gigabit Ethernet port to laptops, tablets or desktops that lack one. It supports 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps speeds and works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Mac and Linux. The RTL8153 chip handles the conversion and a nylon braided cable reinforces the connection.

Speed Limits Set by USB Version and Cable

On a USB 3.0 port the link can reach 1000 Mbps, but only when paired with CAT6 or higher Ethernet cables. If the host port is USB 2.0 or 1.1 the throughput drops to 10/100 Mbps regardless of the cable used. The adapter itself is backward compatible with those older USB standards.

Driver Free on Most Systems.

Plug and play operation applies to Windows 10 and earlier, macOS and Linux; no software install is needed. Windows 11 requires a driver, available from the product documentation. The adapter is not recommended for TV use, so buyers wanting a smart TV Ethernet upgrade should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps via USB 3.0
  • Driver-free setup on Windows XP, Vista, Mac and Linux
  • Wired stability for streaming, gaming and video calls
  • RTL8153 chip ensures reliable high-speed transmission
  • Nylon-braided cable and snug USB fit boost durability

Specifications

TypeEthernet Adapter

Questions about this item

Should I pick the USB 3.0 model or the USB 2.0 fallback for my laptop?

The adapter is a single USB 3.0 device that also works on USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports; you do not choose between separate versions.

What does the 1000 Mbps rating deliver when I plug it into a real machine?

You can reach 1 Gbps on a USB 3.0 port with a CAT6 or better cable; on USB 2.0 the link caps at 10/100 Mbps.

Does the USB 3.0 interface limit the Gigabit Ethernet port in practice?

USB 3.0 bandwidth exceeds 1 Gbps so the Ethernet port runs at full line rate; the bottleneck only appears if you fall back to USB 2.0.

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