USB Network Adapter | Gigabit | USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1 | RJ45Easily add a Gigabit network port to your computer through a USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port. The RJ45 port supports multiple speeds (10/100/1000 Mbps) and is fully compatible with Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a cabling. This is an ideal peripheral for newer laptops that don't have an Ethernet port anymore. With backward compatibility, add network capabilities to older computers or replace a non-working Ethernet port.Access Gigabit NetworksThe USB LAN adapter supports up to Gigabit speeds (1000 Mbps) when using a USB 3.2 Gen 1 or higher port. You can share and receive files over a network at a higher speed and stream content while reducing wait times and slowdowns.Native Driver SupportPlug-and-play compatible, simply connect the network adapter into the USB Type-A port on your computer. The adapter's Realtek RTL8153 chipset provides native driver support in Windows, macOS, and Linux. Other features include VLAN tagging, Auto-MDIX, 9K jumbo frames, and full-duplex.Compact and Minimalist DesignThis portable USB Gigabit network adapter is the ideal accessory for laptops: light, portable, and with an unintrusive design. It's powered directly from the USB port making it easy to use when you're on the go. The cable is long enough (11.8 inches / 30 cm) to help with additional reach and flexibility.The USB31000S2 is backed for 2-years by StarTech.com, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.The StarTech.com Advantage

System requirements
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, 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 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, 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 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Other operating systems supported	ChromeOS
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	USB
Interface	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantity	2
Weight & dimensions
Width	37 mm
Depth	255 mm
Height	17 mm
Weight	25.9 g
Power
Power consumption	1092 mA
USB powered	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	40 - 50%
Network
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Full duplex	Yes
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Jumbo frames	9000
VLAN tagging	Yes
Packaging data
Package width	128 mm
Package depth	220 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	106 g
Packaging content
Manual	Yes
Other features
Housing material	Plastic
Flow control support	Yes
Design
Internal	No
Product colour	Black
Chipset	Realtek RTL8153
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	637901 h
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Master (outer) case width	355 mm
Master (outer) case length	455 mm
Master (outer) case height	270 mm
Products per master (outer) case	200 pc(s)
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	CE, RoHS