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Plugable USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS

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  • Faster than WiFi - With this USB ethernet adapter upgrade to wired Gigabit speeds via USB. This fast USB 3.0 Gigabit solution powered by the ASIX AX88179 chipset provides more performance and stability than most WiFi networks
  • Easy Installation - Automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and XP (with existing internet connection). Functionality built into the Linux kernel from 3.9 onward (compile required for 2.6 to 3.8)
  • Features - Ethernet USB Adapter offers practical speeds over 700Mbps on USB 3.0 and Gigabit network. IPv4/IPv6 checksum offload engine, crossover detection and auto-correction, TCP large send offload, and IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet. Max 4K jumbo frames
  • Compatibility - Not supported on macOS. Not recommended for Lenovo Yoga 2/3 due to issues with their USB 3.0 controller. Compatible with docked Nintendo Switch, or handheld mode with compliant USB-C to USB 3.0 solution
  • 2 Year Warranty - We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support

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Plugable USB 3.0 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The Plugable USB 3.0 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (USB3-E1000) is an easy way to gain wired gigabit network speeds over USB 3.0 for faster HD video streaming, gaming, web browsing, network access, and more. It's also the perfect travel companion for any laptop or tablet due to its small size and USB bus powered design.

Some common uses include:

  • Adding wired gigabit network support to Windows, Ultrabooks, or notebooks without an Ethernet connection
  • Replacing or upgrading network adapters for your computer
  • USB network adapters can improve speeds compared to older 10/100 adapters, and most wireless networks
  • Adding additional network interfaces, and transferring files peer-to-peer over Ethernet

Please note, this adapter is NOT a solution for connecting USB devices like printers, hard drives, etc to a network. This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, WiFi, or data between multiple devices. This adapter cannot be used for Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). This adapter is NOT supported on macOS. Please see our comparison chart below for information about supported adapters for macOS.

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Compatibility

Compatible with:

  • Microsoft Windows—11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP
  • Linux kernels—3.9 and above have built-in drivers
  • ChromeOS—Support with up-to-date systems
  • Nintendo Switch—Compatible with Switch in Docked Mode. (For the Switch Lite, and handheld modes, try our USBC-E1000 Gigabit Adapter.) The built-in performance test on the Nintendo Switch provides inconsistent results due to its implementation, even with the built-in WiFi connection on the Switch. It is recommended to run the test several times to see the variance

NOT compatible with:

  • Not supported for macOS
  • ARM-based Windows RT and Windows Mobile
  • Most Android devices, TiVo Series 2, Wii, or other non-PC platforms
  • Not recommended for use with FreeBSD or pfSense

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Performance

Plug into any laptop or desktop currently limited to 10/100 Ethernet or no Ethernet at all, and benefit from faster transfers on your gigabit Ethernet network. (Also works on 10/100 Ethernet networks at their native speeds.)

USB 3.0 systems support theoretical maximum transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and USB 2.0 supports up to 480Mbps.

In practice, most machines will see up to a doubling of network speeds by moving from a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet to a 1000Mbps gigabit Ethernet via USB 2.0, and could see even more substantial gains on USB 3.0.

Note: When accessing sites on the internet, the bandwidth provided by your internet service provider will likely determine your ultimate speeds. Testing in the Plugable lab using the iPerf application on a local server has yielded speeds up to 890Mbps. However real-world speeds around 400-600Mbps are more realistic. When accessing sites on the internet, the bandwidth provided by your Internet service provider will likely determine your ultimate speeds.

Technical Specifications/ In the Box

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usb ethernet adapter to switch nintendo

usb ethernet adapter to switch nintendo

Chipset

Inside the USB3-E1000 is an ASIX AX88179 chipset for fast 10/100/1000Mbit network speeds and maximum compatibility with almost all USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 hosts.

Driver

  • 32/64-bit drivers for Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, and XP.
  • Drivers built into Linux kernel.
  • (not supported on macOS)

In the Box

  • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  • Quick Install Guide
  • Driver Disk for Windows and Linux

USBC-E1000 USBC-E1000 USBC-TE1000 USB C Ethernet Adapter
USB3-E1000 USBC-E1000 USBC-TE1000 USBC-E2500
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USB Port USB 3.0 USB-C USB-C USB 3.0 and USB-C
Network Speed 1 Gigabit 1 Gigabit 1 Gigabit 2.5 Gigabit
Link Rate 10/100/1000Mbps 10/100/1000Mbps 10/100/1000Mbps 100/1000/2500Mbps
Thunderbolt 3 Compatible X
Compatibility Compatible with Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. (Driver download may be required) Not supported for macOS Compatible with Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. (Driver download may be required) Not supported for macOS Compatible with modern versions of macOS, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS Compatible with modern versions of macOS, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS (Driver download may be required)

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Customer Ratings
Easy to install
4.8
4.5
4.5
4.7
Value for money
4.6
4.1
4.2
4.3
Tech Support
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3.9
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WiFi signal
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data transfer rate
1 gigabits per second
1000 megabits per second
1000 megabits per second
1000 megabits per second
1000 megabits per second
1 gigabits per second
data link protocol
Gigabit Ethernet
USB, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet
Ethernet
USB, Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
hardware interface
usb3.0 a
usb, ethernet, usb1.1
usb3.0, ethernet
usb3.0, ethernet
usb
usb
operating system
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.x, 10, Chrome OS, Linux
Linux, Windows Vista, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Windows XP
All Windows Server Versions 2000, Chrome OS, Android, Linux, Mac OS X
Linux
Linux
weight
0.9 ounces
25 grams
0.05 pounds
0.07 pounds
0.04 pounds

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    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
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    Customers like the ease of use, value, performance, size and compatibility of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works flawlessly, is well worth the price and is compact enough to put in a purse. Opinions are mixed on connectivity.

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    1,011 customers mention867 positive144 negative

    Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they say it works flawlessly, instantly began to work, and has a consistent data throughput. Some say it's easy to use and works on some distros. That said, most are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.

    "...n't have a LAN socket, so this USB converter plugged right in and worked perfectly...." Read more

    "...Was expecting to see issues but they worked well with USB pass through...." Read more

    "Works exactly as described...." Read more

    "Worked fine but didn't solve my problem. I thought I had a bad network card and this would bypass it...." Read more

    298 customers mention283 positive15 negative

    Customers find the network interface controller adapter easy to use. They mention that it works as described, installation was a snap with Windows 8 (drivers were included in the OS), and hook up was easy. The adapter comes with a quick instruction manual that has everything they need. No discs or driver installation necessary, and it's plug and play with no additional software or drivers needed.

    "...They work great for this use case. Easy to use - no issues experienced." Read more

    "Plugged it in and it started working without needing to install any drivers...." Read more

    "...So easy to use with my new Windows 11 laptop. Totally plug-n-play, improved the internet speed and my sense of security not using wifi." Read more

    "...(plug & play, no additional software or drivers needed)...." Read more

    201 customers mention170 positive31 negative

    Customers like the quality of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it's highly reliable, has good LED indicators, and doesn't feel like a flimsy toy. That said, some complain about the durability of the product, mentioning that it'll wear and tear easily. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "Just a great basic USB Ethernet adapter from a reliable brand for around 10 bucks, it's hard to go wrong with that...." Read more

    "...has two LED indicators, which are of good quality -- indirect, matte light*..." Read more

    "...I have used this product many times now and have found it to be of high quality and works flawlessly...." Read more

    "...It ran all night continuously downloading with no interruptions. PERFECT!" Read more

    155 customers mention146 positive9 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's well worth the price, a very cheap solution compared to buying and configuring expensive network.

    "...Too bad, when it worked, it worked well, and the price is good." Read more

    "...The price looked good and the specs specifically stated that Linux and ChromeOS are supported, so I ordered one...." Read more

    "...It was immediately recognized by my Windows 10 computer. The price was very good!..." Read more

    "...Positives:* great price, even cheaper than USB 2.0 GigE adapters!*..." Read more

    77 customers mention59 positive18 negative

    Customers like the compatibility of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works with their Nintendo Switch, Ubuntu Linux, and game consoles like the Wii U and Switch. It also works automatically with Windows 10 computers and out of the box with Windows 7. Some customers also say that it has no compatibility issues and can be used across multiple desktops, laptops, and Chromebooks.

    "...But I will say that it works out of the box with Windows 7...." Read more

    "...Also works with Ubuntu Linux (that box has USB2 and a bit oddly the best speed I got was 90 MBits, it reported as a 100MBit network)...." Read more

    "This thing works with Windows 10 64-bit. I got sick and tired of reading here works with a Nintendo switch X100 times on reviews. Who cares!..." Read more

    "This item is not compatible with all oprating systems my pfsense firewall runs on FreeBSD and these did not work with FreeBSD based oprating systems..." Read more

    45 customers mention35 positive10 negative

    Customers like the size of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's compact enough for them to put in their purse. They also say it fits in any bag or purse without taking up too much space. Customers also mention that the USB plug is slim and does not have extra material to make it big. The cord length is perfect, and the USB and RJ45 connectors fit tight. Overall, customers are happy with the size and portability of the adapter, which makes it easy to carry with them.

    "...I found a nice, portable, 4-Port, USB 3.0 Hub...." Read more

    "...Its cord is just long enough to hang out of the dock towards the back or to the side (included picture for length)..." Read more

    "...Hard not to be happen with it, has network and traffic LED's, is compact and good for travel and best of all just worked out of the box...." Read more

    "...the enclosure is not too small, and is made from glossy plastic" Read more

    42 customers mention34 positive8 negative

    Customers like the driver. They say it's easy to set up, plug and play, and the drivers are already built in. Some mention that the adapter works with Windows 10 and that extra support is provided.

    "...Neutral:* comes with a mini CD with drivers, not sure it's of any use to the target audienceNegatives:*..." Read more

    "...They supply the drivers on a DVD so you can get them if you don't have a connection yet, I had a wireless to grabbed them from the web site...." Read more

    "...I have yet to experience any problems whatsoever. No drivers were needed in Windows 10, and throughput is optimal...." Read more

    "I was pleasantly surprised to find that no drivers were required to use this Ethernet adapter with a Raspberry pi Zero..." Read more

    108 customers mention49 positive59 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it does connect them to the Internet when their integrated NIC card ultimately fails, providing a very steady internet connection. However, others say that they have connectivity issues, with poor WiFi connectivity and the internet connection constantly dropping off.

    "...soon as the adapter was plugged in but there was always the problematic network behavior with both adapters...." Read more

    "...for my computer and it didn't have a LAN socket, so this USB converter plugged right in and worked perfectly...." Read more

    "...I noticed this device has some drop off for bandwidth but it has more consistency and latency as a result...." Read more

    "...Totally plug-n-play, improved the internet speed and my sense of security not using wifi." Read more

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    5 Stars
    Increased download speed by 40%
    Bought this handy adapter because I was experiencing irritating interruptions on my wireless LAN. For no obvious reason, it would stop working when I needed it the most. I suspected interference, since I live in a residential building, but had no proof other than that my wired PC connection worked fine when the wireless had gone kaput. Whatever. Back to the Plugable.The Plugable isn't plug and play on my early-2015 MacBook Pro (MacOS 10.14.3) so I had to download the drivers. I don’t have an optical drive attached to my Mac, so the small drivers CD included in the Plugable box wasn’t something I could use. Anyway, after a quick driver download, install, and Mac restart, I was in business.According to the Ookla Speed Test, an online download and upload speed test, I was getting about 5 Mbps upload and 40 Mbps download speeds via the Mac's integrated Wireless LAN. Nothing special. (I have cable Internet service through Xfinity.)With the Plugable, I'm getting the same upload speed (around 5 Mbps) and 70Mbps download speeds—without the service interruptions. Not bad for a $15 purchase.Five stars for performance. Four stars for the rest.
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    Roman Jaworsky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2023
    Alex99
    5.0 out of 5 stars Consigliatissimo
    Reviewed in Italy on November 10, 2020
    Enrique Rada
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funciona para el Switch!
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    Álvaro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para la Nintendo Switch
    Reviewed in Spain on March 16, 2020
    Roberto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marche bien pour la switch, prenez autre chose si vous voulez l'utiliser sur pc.
    Reviewed in France on November 11, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Marche bien pour la switch, prenez autre chose si vous voulez l'utiliser sur pc.
    Reviewed in France on November 11, 2019
    J'ai pris cet adaptateur pour ma nintendo switch, puisqu'il possède la puce dont la console a besoin pour reconnaître ce genre d'objet.

    Je l'ai testé sur mon ordi portable aussi, et la vitesse n'est pas celle qui est promue par le terme "vitesse Gigabit ethernet", qui théoriquement devrait arriver a 1 Gb/s de vitesse de transfert, alors qu'avec ce dongle on est sur du env. 300Mb/s.
    Pour être sur que ce n'étais pas l'ordi qui empéchait d'avoir une vitesse plus haute, j'ai testé un autre adaptateur ethernet: presque 900Mb/s !!! Et sur le même port Usb 3.0

    Sinon, il est bien construit, et arrive dans une bonne boite.
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