Struggling with slow or unreliable Wi-Fi on a laptop that only has USB ports? The Ethernet Adapter gives you a rock-solid wired link by converting a USB 3.0 connection into a full-speed Gigabit Ethernet port, so you can stream, game or work without interruptions.
Usages of a 5000 Mbit/s Ethernet Adapter
Ideal for remote workers, students and travellers who need a quick, plug-and-play solution to connect a laptop or desktop to a wired network at home, in a coffee shop or on the road, delivering stable speeds for video calls, large file transfers and online gaming.
Benefits of StarTech.com Ethernet Adapter
- Reliable speed: Enjoy true Gigabit performance, eliminating the bottlenecks of older USB-2 adapters.
- Easy setup: No drivers required on most systems; just plug into a USB port and you’re online.
- Wide compatibility: Works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS, covering all common platforms.
- Portable design: Small, lightweight and USB-powered, it fits easily in a bag for on-the-go use.
- Future-proof features: Supports Wake on LAN, VLAN tagging and Jumbo Frames for advanced networking needs.
StarTech.com Ethernet Adapter Overview
Choosing this adapter means you get the speed of a wired connection without the hassle of opening a laptop or buying a new network card. The USB 3.0 interface supplies enough bandwidth to reach the full 1 Gbps Ethernet rate, so you won’t notice any slowdown compared with a built-in port.
Because it is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x, the adapter remains useful even on older machines, though at reduced speed. The inclusion of auto-MDI/MDI-X removes the need for crossover cables, and the two-year warranty plus lifetime technical support give you peace of mind.
Key Features of a 5000 Mbit/s Ethernet Adapter
- Interface: SuperSpeed USB 3.0. Provides fast data transfer between your computer and the network.
- Port: Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45. Delivers up to 1 Gbps wired connectivity for smooth online activities.
- Speed: 5000 Mbit/s. Ensures the adapter can handle high-throughput tasks without lag.
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS 11.3+, Linux, Chrome OS. Works across all major operating systems.
- Power: USB powered. No external power brick required, keeping your setup tidy.
- Features: WOL, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X). Allows remote wake-up and simplifies cable connections.
- Advanced: Jumbo Frames, VLAN Tagging (not on macOS). Improves performance for large data packets and network segmentation.
- Offload: IPv4/IPv6 Large Send Offload, Checksum Offload. Reduces CPU load during heavy network traffic.
- Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3i, 802.1Q, 802.3ab. Guarantees compliance with industry networking protocols.
- Warranty: 2-year StarTech.com warranty with free lifetime technical support. Gives you reliable protection and assistance.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Black |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS |
| Networking |
| Networking / Ports | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Features | WOL, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), USB powered, IPv4 and IPv6 Large Send Offload and Checksum Offload (LSO/TCO), Jumbo Frames support, VLAN Tagging (not supported in MacOS) |
| Networking / Cabling Type | Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Networking / Interface (Bus) Type | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 |
| Networking / Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Type | Network adapter |
| Networking / Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Startech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| System Requirements |
| System Requirements / OS Required | Apple macOS 11.3 or later |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Network adapter |
| General / Form Factor | External |
| General / Interface (Bus) Type | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45 - female |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Software / System Requirements / OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux Kernel 2.6.25 or later, Google Chrome OS 55 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Linux LTS versions only, Apple MacOS X 10.6 - 10.15, Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Apple macOS 11.3 or later |
| Summary Details |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | USB |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
