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Product description

The Plugable USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (USB3-E1000) is a compact and travel-friendly solution to add reliable usb to ethernet adapter for laptop windows 11, desktops, or consoles like the Nintendo Switch. It offers improved speed for activities like HD video streaming, online gaming, and web browsing compared to older 10/100 Ethernet adapters and many wireless networks. Featuring a plug-and-play design with the AX88179A chipset, it requires no additional driver installation ensuring quick setup and speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Compatible with a wide range of devices, including Windows 10/11, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux Kernel 3.9+, and Nintendo Switch.

Enjoy lag-free gaming on Nintendo Switch with a reliable and fast wired Ethernet connection.

Boost network speeds for gaming, HD streaming, and downloads with wired Ethernet over Wi-Fi.

1 Stable Gaming Connection

2 Faster Network Speeds

Is driver installation required on macOS

The USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter uses the macOS native CDC-NCM drivers and no driver installation is required. The USB3-E1000 is compatible with macOS 10.7 and above.

Is this adapter compatible with a Nintendo Switch?

Yes, in docked mode the USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter is plug-and-play on the original non-OLED Nintendo Switch.

Does Windows require driver installation?

Automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and XP (with existing internet connection such as Wi-Fi). Manual driver installation is another option for installing drivers.

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USB Port

USB 3.0

USB-C

USB 3.0 and USB-C

Network Speed

1 Gigabit

2.5 Gigabit

Link Rate

10/100/1000Mbps

100/1000/2500Mbps

Thunderbolt 3 Compatible

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✔

Compatibility

Works with Win, macOS,ChromeOS

macOS, Windows,Linux,Chrome OS

Lag-Free Connection—Ensure smooth video calls, online gaming, and streaming high resolution videos with the widely compatible ASIX AX88179A-powered USB Ethernet adapter.
Effortless Installation—Automatic driver installation via Windows Update for Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and XP. Built-in driver support for macOS 11+ (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma), 15 (Sequoia). Linux compatible from kernel version 3.9 onward.
Advanced Features—Experience high-speed data transfer on USB3 network adapter, including Energy Efficient Ethernet, jumbo frame, VLAN tagging, and checksum offload.
Multi-Platform Support—Supports Nintendo Switch in docked mode. Compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma),15 (Sequoia). iPadOS, Windows 11, 10, 8.x, Linux, and Chrome OS.
Lifetime Support: This device has been designed with reliability at its core and was built to meet the deployment demands of IT departments and the ease of use necessary for home offices. Includes lifetime support from our North American team of connectivity experts.