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StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter - Silver - Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet - Native Driver Support
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.
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StarTech.com USB31000SA network card Ethernet 2000 Mbit/s
Part number:
USB31000SA
$846.02
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Key Features
- 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 Realtek RTL8153 Chipset for native compatibility with laptops and desktops, and 2-in-1's computers; USB Bus Powered; Status & Activity LED indicators
- OS COMPATIBILITY: USB NIC adapter for laptop offers plug and play connectivity (no driver install required); 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 Chrome OS
- TECHNICAL SPECS: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps); Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0; 1x RJ45; 9K Jumbo Frames; VLAN Tagging; Wake on LAN; Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE); Supports twisted pair crossover & auto detection (Auto-MDIX); Color: Silver
- CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, and features a MAC Address Changer
Description
Add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook or tabletGain 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.
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Specifications
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | No |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Host interface | USB |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Bandwidth | |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Network | |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8153 |
| VLAN tagging | Yes |
| Jumbo frames | 9000 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
| Maximum operating distance | 3937" (100 m) |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Silver |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Silver |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8153 |
| Internal | No |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Software | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power |
| System requirements | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -55 - 125 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 0.98" (24.9 mm) |
| Depth | 2.6" (66 mm) |
| Height | 0.669" (17 mm) |
| Weight | 1.27 oz (36 g) |
| Package width | 4.41" (112 mm) |
| Package depth | 8.03" (204 mm) |
| Package height | 0.827" (21 mm) |
| Package weight | 3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 4.41" (112 mm) |
| Package depth | 8.03" (204 mm) |
| Package height | 0.827" (21 mm) |
| Package weight | 3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS |
| Other features | |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8153 |
| Jumbo frames | 9000 |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 14.6" (370 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length | 16.5" (420 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height | 13.8" (350 mm) |
| Products per master (outer) case | 120 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |