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Grey and black USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet adapter with braided cable and aluminium shell

Ugreen RTL8156BG USB 3.0 1000 Mbps network connector

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Adds a gigabit Ethernet port over USB 3.0 for stable wired networking on laptops, consoles and PCs

  • Colorgrey,black
  • Faster, more stable wired connection than Wi-Fi
  • Up to 1000 Mbps over USB 3.0 for gaming and streaming
  • Driver-free on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, macOS and Chrome OS
  • Works with Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, laptops, desktops and TV boxes
  • Aluminium shell with braided cable resists fingerprints and corrosion

USB 3.0 Gigabit Adapter

The Ugreen RTL8156BG USB 3.0 adapter adds a 1000 Mbps wired Ethernet port to any device with a USB-A socket. It serves laptop owners, Nintendo Switch players, and desktop users whose onboard port has failed or whose Wi-Fi connection is unreliable.

Upgrade from Wi-Fi or 100 Mbps LAN

The jump is worthwhile when wireless latency disrupts online gaming or video calls, or when an older 10/100 Mbps port bottlenecks a gigabit internet plan. It also replaces a missing port on modern ultraportables and the Switch dock without requiring driver installation on Windows 10, 11, macOS, or Chrome OS.

1000 Mbps headroom and limits

The link negotiates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, delivering full gigabit throughput for large downloads, 4K streaming, and LAN file transfers. It cannot exceed 1000 Mbps, so 2.5G or 10G networks will be limited to this ceiling, and it provides no benefit on connections slower than 100 Mbps.

Highlights

  • Faster, more stable wired connection than Wi-Fi
  • Up to 1000 Mbps over USB 3.0 for gaming and streaming
  • Driver-free on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, macOS and Chrome OS
  • Works with Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, laptops, desktops and TV boxes
  • Aluminium shell with braided cable resists fingerprints and corrosion

Specifications

BrandUgreen
Model40321
Colorgrey,black

Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.0 Type-A plug fit my laptop's rectangular port?

Yes, the adapter uses a standard USB 3.0 Type-A connector that fits any rectangular USB-A port on laptops, desktops or the Nintendo Switch dock.

Do I need to install a driver before using it with Windows 11?

No, the RTL8156BG chip is supported natively; just plug the adapter into a USB 3.0 port and the network link activates automatically.

How durable is the braided cable for daily carry?

The nylon-braided cable resists kinks and fraying far better than plain PVC, and the aluminium shell adds crush protection for travel use.

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