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Small USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet adapter with black plastic body

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 to Gigabit RJ45 network connector AX88179A

SKU CH-VABK-WGT96

Adds a gigabit RJ45 port via USB 3.0 with AX88179A chip, driver-free on Windows 10/11 and macOS

  • Gigabit wired speeds up to 1000 Mbps for stable gaming and work
  • USB 3.0 interface with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • AX88179A chipset delivers reliable performance in a compact, portable design
  • Driver-free setup on Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 plus macOS and Chrome OS
  • Adds an RJ45 port to ultrabooks and laptops lacking built-in Ethernet

What this adapter provides

The Vszerda USB 3.0 to Gigabit RJ45 network connector adds a wired Ethernet port to laptops, ultrabooks and devices like the Nintendo Switch that lack a built-in RJ45 jack. It uses the AX88179A chipset to deliver a stable 10/100/1000 Mbps link for gaming, work or streaming. Driver-free on Windows 11, 10 and 8.1, it also supports macOS and Chrome OS out of the box.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

The adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports, but the 1000 Mbps rate is only reachable on a USB 3.0 connection with Cat6 or better cabling. On USB 2.0 the throughput drops to the host controller's maximum, so full Gigabit performance cannot be achieved. IEEE 802.3 flow control is supported for both full-duplex and half-duplex operation.

The specification that decides fit

The single deciding factor is whether the host device has a free USB-A port and runs an operating system listed as driver-free; Windows 7, XP, Vista and Linux require a separate driver install. If your machine only offers USB-C without an adapter, or you need driverless Linux support, this model will not meet that need.

Highlights

  • Gigabit wired speeds up to 1000 Mbps for stable gaming and work
  • USB 3.0 interface with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • AX88179A chipset delivers reliable performance in a compact, portable design
  • Driver-free setup on Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 plus macOS and Chrome OS
  • Adds an RJ45 port to ultrabooks and laptops lacking built-in Ethernet

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Is this the USB 3.0 version or an older USB 2.0 model?

This adapter uses a USB 3.0 connection and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Will I actually see 1000 Mbps throughput on my laptop?

The adapter supports 10/100/1000 Mbps; real-world speed reaches 1 Gbps when paired with Cat6 or better cabling and a 1000 BASE-T network.

Does the USB 3.0 interface limit the 1000 Mbps rating in practice?

USB 3.0 provides 5 Gbps bandwidth, so the 1 Gbps Ethernet link runs at line rate without being capped by the USB connection.

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