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StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 10/100/1000 Mbps, USB to RJ45, USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter, USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (GbE), TAA Complaint

StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 10/100/1000 Mbps, USB to RJ45, USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter, USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (GbE), TAA Complaint

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USB NETWORK ADAPTER: USB to RJ45 adapter adds an Ethernet port to your computer supporting up to Gigabit speeds on 10/100/1000 Mbps Networks; Ideal for reliable wired gigabit network connections, or as an alternative to WiFi. FULL FEATURED: USB to Ethernet dongle; Uses ASIX AX88179A Chipset for native compatibility with laptops and desktops, and 2-in-1's computers; USB Bus Powered; Status & Activity LED's indicators. OS COMPATIBILITY: USB NIC adapter for laptop; Works with Windows versions 7 and up, Windows Server, macOS 10.14 and up, Linux distributions with kernel 4.11 and up (LTS only), and ChromeOS, TAA Complaint. TECHNICAL SPECS: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps); Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0; 1x RJ45; 4K Jumbo Frames; VLAN Tagging; Wake on LAN; Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE); Supports twisted pair crossover & auto detection (Auto-MDIX); Color: White. CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities". Add Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity to a Laptop or Desktop through a USB 3.0 port. The USB31000SW USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to a USB-enabled computer system, with support for Gigabit network connections at full bandwidth when used with a USB 3.0 host connection, unlike USB 2.0 adapters.. This compact USB 3.0 network adapter is backward compatible with older USB 2.0/1.x computer systems (speed limited by USB bus), making it the ideal portable replacement network adapter or laptop accessory. Plus, with support for features such as Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and Wake on LAN (WOL), the adapter offers versatile Gigabit network performance for home and business users alike.. The USB31000SW USB 3.0 Gigabit adapter is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.. The StarTech.com Advantage. Ports & interfaces. USB version. 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports. 1. Interface. Ethernet. Host interface. USB. Connectivity technology. Wired. Network. Maximum operating distance. 100 m. VLAN tagging. Yes. Jumbo frames support. Yes. Jumbo frames. 4000. Full duplex. Yes. Cabling technology. 10/100/1000BaseT(X). Ethernet LAN data rates. 10,100,1000 Mbit/s. Ethernet interface type. Gigabit Ethernet. Ethernet LAN. Yes. Networking standards. IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u. Maximum data transfer rate. 5000 Mbit/s. Design. LED indicators. Yes. Chipset. ASIX - AX88179. Product colour. White. Component for. PC/Laptop. Internal. No. System requirements. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. 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 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura. 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 11, Windows 11 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. Compatible operating systems. Windows XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)/ 8(32/64-bit) Mac OS 10.6/ 10.7/ 10.8. Operational conditions. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 0 - 80%. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 60 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). 0 - 40 °C. Sustainability. Sustainability compliance. Yes. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 27 g. Height. 16 mm. Depth. 210 mm. Width. 26 mm. Packaging data. Package weight. 119 g. Package height. 45 mm. Package depth. 133 mm. Package width. 162 mm. Drivers included. Yes. Packaging content. Manual. Yes. Technical details. Compliance certificates. CE, RoHS. Logistics data. Products per master (outer) case. 20 pc(s). Master (outer) case height. 167 mm. Master (outer) case length. 351 mm. Master (outer) case width. 457 mm. Harmonized System (HS) code. 85176990. Other features. Housing material. Plastic

Full specifications

Marque StarTech.com
Référence fabricant usb31000sw
USB NETWORK ADAPTER USB to RJ45 adapter adds an Ethernet port to your computer supporting up to Giga
FULL FEATURED USB to Ethernet dongle
OS COMPATIBILITY USB NIC adapter for laptop
TECHNICAL SPECS USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)
Couleur White. CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device

StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 10/100/1000 Mbps, USB to RJ45, USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter, USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (GbE), TAA Complaint: complete technical analysis for 2026

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Who is this Informatique for?

The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 10/100/1000 Mbps, USB to RJ45, USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter, USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (GbE), TAA Complaint benefits from the expertise of StarTech.com in this category. Its design meets current market standards and satisfies even the most demanding users in their everyday activities. The brand's reliability translates into positive feedback from regular buyers, who particularly appreciate the consistency between the promises of the product sheet and the real-world experience. For the Informatique category, this is an option we recommend without hesitation.

For intensive or occasional use

The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 10/100/1000 Mbps, USB to RJ45, USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter, USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (GbE), TAA Complaint adapts to different levels of use in the Informatique category. Whether you use it intensively every day or more occasionally, this StarTech.com product offers appreciated versatility. Regular users value its reliability over time, while occasional users appreciate how easy it is to pick up without any special training. For even more demanding use, also check the StarTech.com USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter, USB to VGA Monitor Converter for Windows, 1080p (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA.

Against the competition

In the Informatique market, the StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 10/100/1000 Mbps, USB to RJ45, USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter, USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (GbE), TAA Complaint is well positioned thanks to its price from £28.3 and the strength of StarTech.com. Our comparison tool lets you verify in real time whether this positioning still holds against other available offers.

Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 3210 £
Mid-range3210 £ to 7490 £
High-endOver 7490 £

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How does the StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, 10/100/1000 Mbps, USB to RJ45, USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter, USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter (GbE), TAA Complaint compare to competitors in the Informatique category?

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