Amazon BasicsUSB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Internet Adapter, Black, 1-Pack
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Amazon BasicsUSB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Internet Adapter, Black, 1-Pack

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Product ID: 53323431
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Details

  • Brand
    Amazon Basics
  • Hardware interface
    USB Ethernet
  • Colour
    Black
  • Compatible devices
    Laptop
  • Product dimensions
    18.4L x 2.4W x
  • Data link protocol
    Ethernet
USB 3.0 speed
🌐Gigabit Ethernet
💻Compatible with major OS

Description

Connect & Conquer! 🌍

  • BROAD COMPATIBILITY - Works with Windows 8.1+ and Mac OS for versatile use.
  • ECO FRIENDLY DESIGN - Utilizes Green Ethernet for energy efficiency.
  • SMART FUNCTIONALITY - Supports Wake-on-LAN for remote access.
  • SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY - Experience lightning-fast internet with USB 3.0 technology.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE - Weighs only 33g for easy transport.

The Amazon Basics USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a sleek, lightweight solution for connecting your USB 3.0 devices to high-speed networks. With support for both IPv4 and IPv6, this adapter ensures efficient data transfer while being eco-conscious. Perfect for professionals on the go, it’s compatible with Windows and Mac systems, making it a versatile addition to your tech arsenal.

Specifications

BrandAmazon Basics
Product Dimensions18.39 x 2.39 x 1.63 cm; 33 g
Item model numberU3-GE-1P
ManufacturerAmazon
ColourBlack
Operating SystemWindows 8.1 or higher, Mac OS
Are Batteries IncludedNo
Item Weight33 g
Guaranteed software updates untilunknown

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

What chipset does it have? Realtek or Asix?
Will this make any usb hard drive available on a home network? Plug & play?
What if you do not have a CD Port on your computer?
Tried on my Mac - installation failed?

Reviews

4.4

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J**S

Fantastic performance and build

Why did you choose this product over others?:Fantastic product for the price, appears much more robust that the one I was using before and has up to Gigabit performance! Works plug and play with my Surface Pro 6! And for only £4! Will be buying the aluminium USB-C one for my Mac now too! One thing to note is that the item does not come with a product driver CD that is pictured, instead Windows and Mac will automatically source the correct drivers needed (ASIX AX88179A).

T**Y

Excellent USB 3 to Ethernet adapter

I recently purchased a new Razer Blade 15 Advanced laptop which unfortunately doesn't actually come with a built-in Ethernet port. For day-to-day use I don't actually need an Ethernet port because the wireless performance on the laptop is excellent but the recovery disk for my backup software, Acronis True Image, doesn't seem to support Wireless and in the event of needing to recover from backup I would need an Ethernet adapter.The adapter arrived well packaged in a cardboard box and also came with a driver CD. For Windows 10 I didn't actually need the CD and Windows detected and installed the USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter as an 'ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter'. The adapter has a short moulded USB 3 Type A plug and lead that connects into a small metal cased box that houses the Ethernet port. The Ethernet port also has the usual orange and green LEDs for link state and connection speed.So far I've been delighted with this Amazon Basics USB 3 to Ethernet adapter. I can't say that I've ever heard of 'ASIX' as a chipset manufacturer but I've been really impressed with the performance of this one so far. In Windows, file transfers alone consistently exceeded 100MB/s for large files and the latency is also very low. The adapter does not seem to get warm, even after heavy usage. The best thing for me is that the Acronis True Image USB recovery disk also recognises this USB Ethernet adapter and allows me to backup to/restore from to my NAS perfectly.A lot of the negative reviews for this product seem to be around compatibility (or lack of) with MacOS so I cannot comment on that, but I've had absolutely 0 issues with this and Windows 10. Some users also said their adapters died unexpectedly after a short amount of time. If this turns out to be the case for me then I'll certainly update my review.Overall I couldn't be happier with this USB to Ethernet adapter.Pros:- Excellent value- Works perfectly with Windows 10 (no drivers required)- LInk state/connection indicator LEDs- Feels well made with the Ethernet port enclosed in a metal chasis- Excellent performance (consistently more than 100MB/s on large file transfers across a gigabit LAN)- Works perfectly with Acronis True Image recovery USB/CD (outside of Windows environment)Cons:- Honestly, none

N**K

Plug and play - once I plugged it in the right port on my router!

Works well on Windows 10 - but make sure you plug the other end of the network cable into the LAN port on your router! I plugged it into the WAN port by mistake and wasted an hour trying to solve why the network adapter was not being assigned an IP address by my router - the error that Windows displayed was "ethernet 2 does not have a valid IP configuration".Likes:- Plug and play with Windows 10. It automatically detected and installed the correct driver.- Has built in LED status lights to indicate connection and data transfer- Well builtDislikes:- Driver is only included on a CD - no good if you do not have a CD drive and your OS does not recognise it. The install instructions do say the driver is available for download on the product page but I have not been able to find it- The info included is minimal - only covers driver install, no info on the product (e.g. what the status lights mean; troubleshooting).

J**S

Just what’s needed for the Nintendo Switch. Or would be at 1/2” longer.

Works great with the Nintendo Switch. Plugs in to give a better speed and more reliable connection that WiFi.However, it’s a bit fiddly to get into place, if it were half an inch longer it would be much easier. Not a fault of the adapter, but of the silly Switch cradle.Note you won’t get full speeds with the Switch either because Nintendo throttle the speed. I’m getting 275Mb on every other device on the network, but 60Mb wireless or 122Mb wired through this adapter.Worth it for the low price though!

I**N

Great for laptops without an onbaord network port

Rcently bought a new laptop which came without a network port, whilst WiFi is fine the majority of the time, it was annoying to not have a native network port.The Amazon basics USB3 adaptor worked without any issue or problem.The adaptor had a small information leaflet but no CD as mentioned in other review.Have used this on both a Windows 10 and a Windows 11 laptop, both had no driver issue and device was usable within seconds.Very handy and verstaile for those who have no native network port.

F**R

Does the job

Needed to connect an ethernet cable to my laptop, which only has a USB port. This works well.

T**S

Poor quality

Poor quality does not seem to work at all

A**.

An ethernet adapter enables easy access to the internet

Its a USB 2 cable so if you have an older computer this is the right Ethernet adapter for you.Comes with a CD containing the driver which needs to be installed first.Very easy to use.....just plug it into a USB port on the PC/Laptop or tablet.The connection is effected and access to the internet is made.So simple and value for money.

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