Windows 7 and above, macOS 10.9 and above, Linux kernel 3.x series and newer So it's worth looking if you're looking for a cheaper alternative from a trusted brand. The casing is entirely made of plastic, though doesn't feel cheap. It's a descent usb ethernet adapter with 3 extra USB 3.0 ports, and reasonably priced. Such as Wake on LAN, auto negotiation, auto MDI-X, and reverse compatibility with 10/100M Ethernet. Specially for somewhat older laptops, 2-in-1 detachables and convertibles, like Surface Pro.Īnd of course the adapters listed here supports all the basic Ethernet functionalities. Here's a list of 5 USB LAN adapter, USB 3.0 type A. Another advantage is they're reversible, hence easier to connect. May be there's a type C port on your phone, so you can use the adapter both on your laptop and smartphone.

Port type: If there's both USB type A and type C port on your device, the you should go with a type C adapter. Speed: Even there's no USB 3 port on your device, like a Raspberry Pi SBC, I'll recommend a USB 3.0 to Gigabit adapter.Ī Gigabit adapter on USB 2.0 port could reach 250-300 MBps speed easily, about 3 times more speed compared to a 100M ethernet adapter.Īlso there's no ridiculous price difference between a Gigabit and 100M adapter. If needed, you can download the latest driver from their respective manufacturer's site. Though there's few report regarding manual driver installation to get the adapter working properly. There should be no need of driver installation on macOS 10.9 and above. As default inbuilt USB to Ethernet driver has a wide range of hardware support.

Recent versions of Linux, Android and Chrome OS also doesn't need any driver installation. But Windows 7 may require manual driver installation, specially when not updated. Most of the usb to ethernet cable listed below doesn't need any kind of driver installation on Windows 8 or Windows 10. Driver compatibility: It's the first thing you should consider before buying.

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