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TP-Link USB to Ethernet Adapter (UE306), Supports Nintendo Switch, Foldable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter, Supports Windows, Linux, Apple MacBook OS 10.11 - 12(Driver Required)
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Brand | TP-Link |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Color | black |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet |
Product Dimensions | 2.8"L x 1"W x 0.6"H |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
UPC | 840030707377 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
About this item
- 𝐆𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫: UE306 is a USB 3.0 male A to RJ45 female ethernet adapter which connects your computer or tablet to a router or network switch for wired network connection. It adds a standard RJ45 port to your Ultrabook, notebook for file transferring, video conferencing, gaming, and HD video streaming
- 𝐔𝐒𝐁 𝟑.𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬: Full 10/100/1000Mbps gigabit ethernet - faster and more reliable than most wireless connections. USB powered, no external power required. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
- 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡: UE306 helps connect your Nintendo Switch to a wired network system, a much faster and more stable network environment than a WiFi connection. Enjoy super-fast and high-quality downloading on your Nintendo Switch
- 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 ideally suits your Ultrabook: The UE306 USB RJ45 adapter is mini and portable, perfect to take on the go
- 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Just plug in and be ready to use in seconds—no manual driver installation required. The intuitive LED indicator lets you know the network status at a glance. Plug & Play is enabled for Nintendo Switch, Windows 11/10/8.1, and Linux OS.Does Not Support Windows RT and AndroidNote: te 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝟕/𝟖, 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐎𝐒 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐, 𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐏-𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞
- 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭: This Gigabit adapter is a great laptop network accessory to replace a broken Ethernet port
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data transfer rate | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 megabytes per second | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 5 gigabits per second |
data link protocol | Gigabit Ethernet | USB | USB, Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | USB, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 | USB, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 |
hardware interface | usb | usb3.0 | usb3.0, ethernet | usb3.0, ethernet | ethernet | usb3.0, usb, ethernet |
operating system | Linux | Linux | macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux | Chromebook,Mac Os,Windows Xp |
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Every Gamer’s Best Friend
Simply plug in your UE306 to your Nintendo Switch’s USB port and enjoy a much faster and stable network connection than standard WiFi. Never skip a beat when online gaming and enjoy high-speed downloads on your Nintendo Switch.
Reliable Wired Internet Connections for USB Devices
Enjoy powerful, instant wired network connections for your laptop, USB devices, and more by connecting the laptop network adapter into the modem, router, or network switch. Ideal for devices without a built-in RJ45 Ethernet port for stable internet access.


High-Speed Gigabit Data Transfers
Equipped with a USB 3.0 port and Gigabit Ethernet port, UE306 supports network speeds up to 1000Mbps for faster file downloads, seamless streaming, online gaming, and more.
Easy Plug & Play Installation
Just plug in the UE306 and be ready to use in seconds – no manual driver installation needed (Nintendo Switch, Windows 11/10/8.1, and Linux OS). The built-in LED indicator offers quick network status updates at a glance.
Note: For Windows 7/8, macOS up to OS 12, a driver is required and needs to be downloaded on the TP-Link website.


Ultra-Compact and Portable Design
Dimentions: (WxHxD): 1.0 x 2.8 x 0.6 in
(26 x 71 x 16.2mm)
Weight: 1.06oz (30g)
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.8 x 1.02 x 0.64 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
ASIN | B09GRL3VCN |
Item model number | UE306 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #92 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #2 in Nintendo Switch Cables & Adapters #2 in Laptop Network Adapters |
Date First Available | October 13, 2021 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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TP-Link USB Ethernet Network Adapter(UE306), USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, Gigabit Lan adapter, Compatible with Nintendo Switch, MacBook, Surface Pro, Notebook PC
Every Gamer's Best Friend
Simply by plugging in the USB 3.0 interface, UE306 helps connect your Nintendo Switch to a wired network system, a much faster and more stable network environment than a WiFi connection. Enjoy super-fast and high-quality downloading on your Nintendo Switch.
Give Wired Internet Connections to USB Devices
Give your laptop, computer, and other USB web devices access to wired network connections by connecting this laptop network adapter into the modem, router, or network switch. It’s built for most of today’s devices to enjoy powerful, instant wired network connections—ideal for those without a built-in RJ45 Ethernet port.
Easy to Use with Plug & Play
Just plug in and be ready to use in seconds—no manual driver installation required. Meanwhile, an intuitive LED indicator lets you know the network status at a glance. Plug & Play is enabled for Nintendo Switch, Windows 11/10/8.1, and Linux OS.
Note: For Windows 7/8, macOS up to 10.15, a driver is required and needs to be downloaded on the TP-Link website.
Foldable, Lightweight Design
Weight: 20g / 0.71 Oz
Size: 2.8 x 1.0 x 0.6 in. (71 x 26 x 16.2 mm).
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Customers find the USB to Ethernet adapter works well with Nintendo Switch and offers full internet service speed, with easy plug-and-play setup. The connectivity receives mixed feedback - while some praise the wired connection, others report losing internet connection. Build quality and compatibility are also mixed aspects, with some customers reporting the adapter breaking within a month and not being compatible with recent macOS. Customers consider it good value for money.
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Customers report that the Ethernet adapter works well, particularly with Nintendo Switch and 1G Ethernet cables, and functions right out of the box.
"...The design makes it super easy to use. Overall, works great...." Read more
"...It works spectacularly. It was a tad slower, but not by a whole lot, I was still able to download a 3GB game in a few minutes...." Read more
"...I just throw it in my bag and it still works every time. The cable isn't gonna get cut or break unless if you want it to...." Read more
"...Today, after two years of use, one stopped working—it would no longer detect an Ethernet cable being plugged in...." Read more
Customers find the Ethernet adapter easy to use, describing it as plug-and-play with immediate installation on Windows 10 computers.
"This is really easy to use. All you do is plug it into your computer and then whatever you need on the other end...." Read more
"Great adapter just plug and play easy to use and good value for money" Read more
"...And as others have commented, this device is "plug and play" (i.e. just plug it in, and it works)...." Read more
"Great easy installation great price and works on MacBooks software without heat problems" Read more
Customers report positive experiences with the network adapter's performance, noting full-speed internet service and quick connection to devices. One customer specifically mentions achieving 950Mbps transfer rates between devices on their LAN.
"...It connected quickly to our laptop and the cable was a nice length. The design makes it super easy to use. Overall, works great...." Read more
"...Great data transfer rate as well especially if yours streaming." Read more
"Can confirm this works to bump up hardwired internet speed. I went from 100mbps to 200 mbps which is my cap. Just plugged in and it worked...." Read more
"...It works spectacularly. It was a tad slower, but not by a whole lot, I was still able to download a 3GB game in a few minutes...." Read more
Customers find the Ethernet adapter to be good value for money, describing it as a super buy that solves problems inexpensively.
"...Overall, works great. The price for this is excellent and made our lives so much easier when the solar panels didn’t connect via Bluetooth." Read more
"...Works and gives a solid speed. also, it is pretty cheap on the wallet, but its not super cheap feeling in the hand/plugged in...." Read more
"Great adapter just plug and play easy to use and good value for money" Read more
"Does what it is designed to do. No faults there. Decent shape, decent price, decent quality...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the adapter's connectivity, with some praising its wired connection and perfect Ethernet solution, while others report losing internet connection and issues with wireless connections.
"...cable into the other end, and thats it... The computer automatically registers the USB port as an Ethernet connection to the internet, and you'll..." Read more
"...upgraded the motherboard on my desktop PC, and the onboard Ethernet is pretty much defunct so I figured I would pick up one of these adapters to..." Read more
"...It was truly a plug-and-play experience—my system automatically detected the LAN connection, and I was up and running with 1 Gbps speeds right..." Read more
"...Local transfer doesn't go beyond 700mbps" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the adapter's build quality, with some finding it dependable while others report it breaking after a few months of use and experiencing intermittent failures.
"...The cable isn't gonna get cut or break unless if you want it to. Works on laptops, switch, even a walmart onn tv box if you use an otg cable." Read more
"With Debian 12, Linux Kernel 6.1, it regularly fails. You can find more details by searching for "kernel breaks ax88179_178a USB NIC"" Read more
"...No faults there. Decent shape, decent price, decent quality...." Read more
"...But this one, it last only 4 months and stop working. I don't use it every day, and when i use it is only for few hours...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the USB ports of the adapter, with some finding them good, while others note that their laptops lack Ethernet ports.
"...wired networking, and the model with the USB hub also works for giving you extra USB jacks...." Read more
"...Only concern is the 'usb' part, as it fits very loosely on my PC where as other USB items fit perfectly." Read more
"Mostly a good adapter, but I noticed slower than expected speeds and some HTTP file downloads get corrupted...." Read more
"...I only use this laptop for school and streaming so this adapter is great for it...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the adapter's compatibility, with some reporting it works with laptops and Nintendo Switch, while others note it is not compatible with recent macOS and Mac OS 12.
"...Works on laptops, switch, even a walmart onn tv box if you use an otg cable." Read more
"Great easy installation great price and works on MacBooks software without heat problems" Read more
"does not work with mac os, even with driver installed. Tried on 10.15." Read more
"...which included fast data transfer, compact design, easy setup, compatibility and durability" Read more
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Provides wired internet to laptops/devices without an Ethernet port, but it's not perfect.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified PurchaseThis is really easy to use. All you do is plug it into your computer and then whatever you need on the other end. We use this to plug in to our solar panel box to get a quick reading of the output. It connected quickly to our laptop and the cable was a nice length. The design makes it super easy to use.
Overall, works great. The price for this is excellent and made our lives so much easier when the solar panels didn’t connect via Bluetooth.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified PurchaseThis device is pretty small but effective. It just plugs into the computer via USB port. You then plug a standard Ethernet cable into the other end, and thats it... The computer automatically registers the USB port as an Ethernet connection to the internet, and you'll get a wired-connection symbol on your internet icon in the taskbar tray.
It is obviously not optimal speed, as the data has to pass through the Adapter first.
However, I bought this as an emergency Ethernet for my Desktop PC, as it has no wireless card and the Ethernet port went bad. It works spectacularly. It was a tad slower, but not by a whole lot, I was still able to download a 3GB game in a few minutes.
This product is also great if you have a laptop that does not have an Ethernet port and you need to wire directly without WiFi.
For NON-TECH people: I literally only needed to plug it in the USB, then into the Internet Cable. And BAM internet. Works and gives a solid speed.
also, it is pretty cheap on the wallet, but its not super cheap feeling in the hand/plugged in.Its good for the price for sure.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified PurchaseThis is my go to adapter.
I keep coming back to get another for family and friends or just to use on other devices.
I just throw it in my bag and it still works every time. The cable isn't gonna get cut or break unless if you want it to.
Works on laptops, switch, even a walmart onn tv box if you use an otg cable.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified PurchaseGreat adapter just plug and play easy to use and good value for money
- Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified PurchaseDoes what it is designed to do. No faults there. Decent shape, decent price, decent quality. Only concern is the 'usb' part, as it fits very loosely on my PC where as other USB items fit perfectly.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified Purchase5/5 because it DOES work…but tried bypassing my TV LAN Port through hardwiring. Come to find out my TV, as good as it is, only supports 10/100mbits. Better off using your WiFi. If you’re using this for a TV make sure your TV LAN supports up to 1gbit, or any Ethernet port for that matter. TVs don’t seem to want to incorporate a 1gbit port. Sent it back.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified PurchasePlugged into an older laptop, USB3, Windows 11, it installed an older Windows driver and worked very well.
Running Windows Update yielded a 2024 ASIX driver which increased the speed by 32%.
Recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023Style: USB-A with 3-PortsVerified PurchaseI have several of these, both the cheaper sort that only has the networking jack and also the more expensive model that contains both a USB hub and the networking jack. Both models seem to work well for giving a device gigabit wired networking, and the model with the USB hub also works for giving you extra USB jacks. And as others have commented, this device is "plug and play" (i.e. just plug it in, and it works). And I have confirmed "gigabit speeds" out of this device, although I suspect you would get slower speeds if you used inferior networking cables/switches and/or your device had a slower USB port (but in both of those cases the slowdown would be the fault of something this adapter is connected to, vs the fault of the adapter itself).
However, like all "plug and play" devices, this adapter does require the device you are using it with to have the needed drivers already installed/present. In the case of this adapter, that means your connected device must have "networking via USB" drivers already installed. So any device that doesn't have these needed drivers obviously won't work with this adapter!
In my case I have confirmed that several (but not all) of my home "smart TVs" will work with this adapter, as will both of my chromebook laptops, and even my android smartphone (via a USB "on the go" cable). Again, all devices that this adapter works with are "plug and play", although the TVs also needed to be "restarted" (unplugged from house power, plugged back in and then turned on) to convince the TV to use this adapter vs using its builtin WiFi.
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Talles NogueiraReviewed in Brazil on May 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualidade do produto
Style: USB-A with 3-PortsVerified PurchaseProduto realmente de ótima qualidade, não precisei fazer configuração alguma para que funcionasse e pelos testes de internet que eu fiz, atualmente ele é melhor do que a entrada RJ45 que tinha queimado do meu pc. recomendo fortemente!
- Ankit TanwarReviewed in India on June 8, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Resourceful product at reasonable price
Style: USB-A with 3-PortsVerified PurchaseThe product is really good and was delivered on time in perfect condition. Tested both in Mac (Macbook air) and windows (Lenovo Z50). Driver for LAN connection available on Tplink website, link and installing options described in manual provided with the product.
Test Run:
1. On Mac with LAN driver from tplink installed, everything runs perfectly. All three 3.0 USB ports can be used at the same time plus LAN connection too.
2. On Windows, LAN connection worked perfectly only after installing the driver from Tplink website. My windows laptop 3.0 USB was not powerful enough to power this adapter for my external hard drive to detect, so only pendrives can be used simultaneously in all three 3.0 USB ports (I think depends on your laptop).
- abdullah alotebiReviewed in Saudi Arabia on August 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified Purchase - AJReviewed in Singapore on April 1, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars Does not connect with Apple MacBook Air
Style: USB-A with 3-PortsVerified PurchaseI like the 3 ports but sadly the MacBook Air does not receive any signal from the ethernet cable. Perhaps the distance between the USB end to the ethernet end is too far. I ended up buying the apple ethernet to USB adapter and that works perfectly.
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TOP LIFE HIJJAMA CENTERReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on September 13, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars منتج جيد جدا حل مشكلة بعدم وجود مدخل خاص بكابل لشبكة الانترنت او ما يعرف بــ RJ45
Style: USB 3.0 (Switch Compatible)Verified Purchaseمنتج جيد جدا حل مشكلة بعدم وجود مدخل خاص بكابل لشبكة الانترنت او ما يعرف بــ RJ45
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