Plugable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (USB3-E1000)
Upgrade to fast, reliable wired networking with the Plugable USB 3.0 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Designed around the ASIX AX88179 chipset, this compact USB Ethernet adapter delivers wired Gigabit speeds via USB for more performance and stability than most Wi-Fi networks.
Key Benefits
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Faster Than Wi-Fi
Upgrade to wired Gigabit Ethernet speeds over USB 3.0 for faster HD video streaming, gaming, web browsing, and network access. -
Practical High-Speed Performance
- Offers practical speeds over 700 Mbps on USB 3.0 and a Gigabit network
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Supports max 4K jumbo frames
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Travel-Friendly Design
Small, USB bus powered design makes it an ideal travel companion for laptops and tablets.
Features
- USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- ASIX AX88179 chipset for fast 10/100/1000 Mbit network speeds
- IPv4/IPv6 checksum offload engine
- Crossover detection and auto-correction
- TCP large send offload
- IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
- Compatible with most USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 hosts
Typical Uses
- Adding wired Gigabit network support to Windows laptops, Ultrabooks, or notebooks without an Ethernet port
- Replacing or upgrading existing network adapters
- Improving speeds compared to older 10/100 adapters and many wireless networks
- Adding additional network interfaces
- Transferring files peer-to-peer over Ethernet
Important Limitations
- Not supported on macOS
- Not recommended for Lenovo Yoga 2/3 due to issues with their USB 3.0 controller
- Not a solution for connecting USB devices (printers, hard drives, etc.) to a network
- Cannot be used to:
- Share Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or data between multiple devices
- Perform Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP (32/64-bit drivers)
- Linux: Functionality built into Linux kernel from 3.9 onward
- Compile required for kernels 2.6 to 3.8
- Not Supported
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macOS
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Device Compatibility
- Compatible with docked Nintendo Switch
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Compatible with handheld Nintendo Switch when used with a compliant USB-C to USB 3.0 solution
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Not Recommended
- Lenovo Yoga 2/3 (USB 3.0 controller issues)
Easy Installation
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Windows
Automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and XP (requires an existing internet connection). -
Linux
Functionality built into the Linux kernel from version 3.9 onward (compile required for 2.6 to 3.8).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Plugable USB 3.0 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter |
| Model | USB3-E1000 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 hosts) |
| Network Speeds | 10/100/1000 Mbit |
| Chipset | ASIX AX88179 |
| Practical Throughput | Over 700 Mbps on USB 3.0 with Gigabit network |
| Jumbo Frames | Max 4K |
| Energy Efficiency | IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet |
| OS Support | Windows 11/10/8.x/7/Vista/XP; Linux (see above) |
| macOS Support | Not supported |
In the Box
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (USB3-E1000)
- Quick Install Guide
- Driver Disk for Windows and Linux
