Gain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, Chromebook™ or tablet, even if it doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This USB 3.0 to Gigabit network adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to your computer through your USB 3.0 port. It installs instantly - with no driver required. Sleek, silver design looks great with MacBook or Chromebook Engineered with a quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal laptop accessory. You don’t have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it’s powered directly from the host USB port. Powerful Gigabit network connections Ideal for office or home use, the USB 3.0 network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). You can quickly access very large files over a Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day. The Realtek chipset gives you the assurance of reliable performance. Native driver support makes installation easy Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this Ethernet cable adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don't have to worry about installing additional software. The USB31000SA is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Other operating systems supported	ChromeOS
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	USB
Interface	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Weight & dimensions
Width	24.9 mm
Depth	66 mm
Height	17 mm
Weight	36 g
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-55 - 125 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 90%
Network
Maximum data transfer rate	2000 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Auto MDIX IEEE	Y
Full duplex	Y
Jumbo frames support	Y
Jumbo frames	9000
VLAN tagging	Y
Maximum operating distance	100 m
Packaging data
Package width	112 mm
Package depth	204 mm
Package height	21 mm
Package weight	100 g
Other features
Housing material	Aluminium
Quick start guide	Y
Flow control support	Y
Design
Internal	N
Product colour	Silver
Chipset	Realtek RTL8153
LED indicators	Activity, Link, Power
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Master (outer) case width	370 mm
Master (outer) case length	420 mm
Master (outer) case height	350 mm
Products per master (outer) case	120 pc(s)