This USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet NIC network adapter instantly connects your computer, laptop, notebook, MacBook, Ultrabook or Chromebook to a 10/100/1000 Mbps network through a USB port. No internal Ethernet card is required. Just connect the built-in USB plug to your computer, and use a Cat5e/6 cable (sold separately) to connect the RJ45 end to a wired Gigabit Ethernet network. This network adapter is ideal for use in areas where Wi-Fi is unavailable or a wired connection offers faster speeds.

Because this Gigabit Ethernet adapter complies with USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) specifications, you are ensured true 10/100/1000 Mbps network speed without a compromise in signal quality.

No external power is required. Just connect the adapter to both your computer and an RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port for network access without the need to find an AC outlet. The lightweight unit is easy to carry in a pocket, purse, backpack or laptop bag for instant file transfers where needed. It’s compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.

This USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet adapter complies with IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), 802.3ab and 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) standards. It supports full- and half-duplex operations, suspend mode and remote wakeup via link-up and magic packet. Diagnostic LEDs indicate when you are connected to a network and when data is being transferred.