| Brand | Plugable |
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| Manufacturer | Plugable |
| Place of Business | BROOKLYN, NY, 11236 US |
| Model | USB3-E1000 |
| Model Name | FBA_USB3-E1000 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Part Number | USB3-E1000 |
| OS | 8 . 1,Chrome,Linux,Windows,Windows 11 |
| Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
| Hardware interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Compatible Devices | Macbook Pro 13" / 14" / 15", 16", MacBook Air, MacBook Retina, MacBook M1 / M2 / M3 / M4, HP Spectre x360 / Pavilion / Envy, Dell XPS / Precision / Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga / Flex, Surface Pro 7 / 7+ / 8 / 9, Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 / Go / Go 2 / Studio / SE, LG Gram, Acer Aspire / Swift / Spin, ASUS Zenbook / Vivobook, Most Windows systems with Windows 10 or newer, Most Chromebooks running ChromeOS 100 or newer |
| Mounting Hardware | Network adapter |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Color Screen | No |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Data transfer rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second |
| Data link protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Connector Type | ethernet |
| Material Type | Unspecified |
| Form Factor | Adapter |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Has auto-focus | No |
| Includes rechargable battery | No |
| Includes Remote | No |
| Has Programmable Buttons | No |
| Manufacturer | Plugable |
| Item model number | USB3-E1000 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 3.81 x 3.81 cm; 25.51 g |
| ASIN | B00AQM8586 |
Plugable USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS
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| Brand | Plugable |
| Hardware interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible devices | Macbook Pro 13" / 14" / 15", 16", MacBook Air, MacBook Retina, MacBook M1 / M2 / M3 / M4, HP Spectre x360 / Pavilion / Envy, Dell XPS / Precision / Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga / Flex, Surface Pro 7 / 7+ / 8 / 9, Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 / Go / Go 2 / Studio / SE, LG Gram, Acer Aspire / Swift / Spin, ASUS Zenbook / Vivobook, Most Windows systems with Windows 10 or newer, Most Chromebooks running ChromeOS 100 or newer See more |
| Product Dimensions | 18.5L x 11.5W x 2.5H Centimetres |
| Data link protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Data transfer rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second |
| Item weight | 0.9 Ounces |
| UPC | 649241924524 |
| Compatible Operating System Family | ChromeOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows |
About this item
- 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
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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.
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Enjoy lag-free gaming on Nintendo Switch with a reliable and fast wired Ethernet connection.
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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.
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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.
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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-C | USB 3.0 and USB-C |
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Network Speed
| 1 Gigabit | 1 Gigabit | 1 Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit |
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Link Rate
| 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 100/1000/2500Mbps |
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Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
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Compatibility
| Works with Win, Linux,ChromeOS | Works with Win, Linux,ChromeOS | macOS, Windows,Linux,Chrome OS | macOS, Windows,Linux,Chrome OS |
Product details
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 10.16 x 3.81 x 3.81 cm; 25.51 g
- Manufacturer : Plugable
- ASIN : B00AQM8586
- Item model number : USB3-E1000
- Country/Region of origin : Vietnam
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| Date First Available | June 12 2013 |
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| Customer Reviews |
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| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |




















