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Black USB 2.0 to Ethernet adapter with USB-A male and RJ45 female ports

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite USB 2.0 to Ethernet Adapter U236-000-R

SKU CH-WYAR-81BFA

Adds a wired network port to a USB 2.0 port at 480 Mbps with diagnostic LEDs

  • Adds wired network access through a USB 2.0 port
  • Transfers data at 480 Mbps for fast internet
  • Diagnostic LEDs show link and activity status
  • Works with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS X 10.x
  • Low power use with suspend mode and remote wakeup

USB 2.0 wired network adapter

The Tripp Lite U236-000-R adds a wired Ethernet port to a computer through a USB 2.0 Type-A connection. It suits legacy PCs or Macs that lack a built-in network jack but have at least a Pentium 233 MHz processor, 64 MB of RAM and a free USB port. Supported operating systems include Windows 2000 through Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.x. The adapter draws power from the USB bus and requires no external supply.

480 Mbps USB 2.0 throughput ceiling

The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface caps the theoretical data rate at 480 Mbps, which is the practical limit for file transfers and internet traffic through this adapter. Real-world throughput will sit below that figure because of protocol overhead and host-controller scheduling. It comfortably handles typical broadband plans and local-file copies, but it cannot saturate a gigabit-class connection or serve high-throughput NAS workloads.

Low-power operation with diagnostic LEDs

The adapter supports USB suspend mode and remote wake-up via link-up or magic packet, keeping power draw minimal when the link is idle. Diagnostic LEDs on the housing show link status and activity so you can verify the connection at a glance. The aluminium housing passively dissipates the small amount of heat generated during normal use, so the unit runs silently with no fan or moving parts.

Highlights

  • Adds wired network access through a USB 2.0 port
  • Transfers data at 480 Mbps for fast internet
  • Diagnostic LEDs show link and activity status
  • Works with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS X 10.x
  • Low power use with suspend mode and remote wakeup

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the USB 2.0 male connector work with the USB 2.0 ports on my older laptop?

Yes, the USB 2.0 male plug connects to any standard USB 2.0 Type-A port, and the adapter is compatible with PCs as old as a Pentium 233 MHz system with 64 MB RAM and Windows 2000 or later.

How do I confirm the U236-000-R is linked to the network after I plug it in?

The adapter has diagnostic LEDs that light to show link status and activity, so you can see at a glance when the RJ45 connection is live and passing data.

Does the package include an Ethernet cable or do I need to supply my own?

Only the adapter itself is included — a USB 2.0 male to RJ45 female unit — so you must provide your own Ethernet patch cable to reach the router or switch.

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