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Compact grey USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet adapter with braided cable and aluminium case

uni AE01 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Grey

SKU CH-GCFJ-4FDVP

Adds a wired Gigabit LAN port to any USB 3.0 device with driver-free setup and a durable braided cable

  • ColorGrey
  • Weight26 grams
  • Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps via USB 3.0
  • Driver-free setup on Windows XP and later, macOS 10.9+, Linux, Chrome OS
  • Wired connection avoids Wi-Fi drops during calls and large transfers
  • RTL8153 chip with aluminium case keeps adapter cool under load
  • Nylon-braided cable and snug USB fit survive daily packing

USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The uni AE01 adds a wired RJ45 network port to laptops, MacBooks, Surface devices and desktops that lack one. It operates at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps over USB 3.0 and falls back to 10/100 Mbps on USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports. Driver-free on Windows XP and later, macOS 10.9+, Chrome OS and Linux; Windows 11 requires a Realtek driver download.

Aluminium case with braided cable and LED status

A premium aluminium shell dissipates heat while the nylon-braided tail resists kinks during travel. The USB-A plug seats firmly for reliable signal transport and an integrated LED shows link activity at a glance. Weighing 26 grams, the adapter is small enough to stay plugged in during transport. Not recommended for TV USB ports, which do not support LAN traffic.

RTL8153 chip enables plug-and-play on most systems

The built-in Realtek RTL8153 controller handles IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab and 802.3az standards without external power. No bundled software or driver disc is included; Windows 11 users must fetch the driver from Realtek's site. Buyers who need Power-over-Ethernet, multi-gigabit speeds or a USB-C connector will not find those features here.

Highlights

  • Gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps via USB 3.0
  • Driver-free setup on Windows XP and later, macOS 10.9+, Linux, Chrome OS
  • Wired connection avoids Wi-Fi drops during calls and large transfers
  • RTL8153 chip with aluminium case keeps adapter cool under load
  • Nylon-braided cable and snug USB fit survive daily packing

Specifications

Branduni
ModelAE01
ColorGrey
Weight26 grams

Questions about this item

What speeds does the USB 3.0 interface support and what limits the real-world rate?

The adapter runs at 10/100/1000 Mbps over USB 3.0, drops to 10/100 Mbps on USB 2.0, and needs CAT6 or better cable to hit 1 Gbps.

What physical space and connectors does the AE01 need to fit?

It plugs into a standard USB-A 3.0 port, has an RJ45 jack for the Ethernet cable, and the nylon-braided lead with aluminium case measures 26 grams.

How is the adapter installed and what step causes problems on Windows 11?

Plug it in for driver-free operation on most systems; on Windows 11 you must download the Realtek RTL8153 driver from the vendor guide.

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