
USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter - White
StarTech ID: USB31000SW
The USB31000SW USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to a USB-enabled
computer system, with support for Gigabit network connections at full bandwidth when used with a USB 3.0 host
connection, unlike USB 2.0 adapters.
This compact USB 3.0 network adapter is backward compatible with older USB 2.0/1.x computer systems (speed
limited by USB bus), making it the ideal portable replacement network adapter or laptop accessory. Plus, with
support for features such as Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and Wake on LAN (WOL), the adapter offers versatile
Gigabit network perforamance for home and business users alike.
The USB31000SW USB 3.0 Gigabit adapter is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime
technical support.
Applications
Add Gigabit Ethernet capabilities to a desktop or laptop
Replace a failed integrated network adapter with an external, USB Gigabit Ethernet connection, instead of
having to open a desktop or laptop computer case
Features
Full Gigabit bandwidth support over USB 3.0
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T) compatible
USB-Powered
Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction (Auto MDIX)
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging support
Jumbo Frame support
Supports Checksum Offload (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP) and Large Send Offload
Activity and Link LED indicators
Compact, lightweight design

Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Bus Type USB 3.0
Chipset ID ASIX AX88179
Industry Standards IEEE802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az
Interface RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Ports 1
Connector Type(s) 1 - RJ-45 Female
Connector Type(s) 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
Auto MDIX Yes
Compatible Networks 10/100/1000 Mbps
Full Duplex Support Yes
Max Distance 100 m / 330 ft
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
OS Compatibility Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit), 8 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64)
Windows® Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003(32/64)
Mac OS® 10.6 - 10.9
Linux Kernel 2.6.14 - 3.5.0
Color White
Enclosure Type Plastic
Product Height 0.6 in [15.5 mm]
Product Length 8.3 in [210 mm]
Product Weight 1 oz [27 g]
Product Width 1 in [26 mm]
LED Indicators 1 - Activity (Yellow)
LED Indicators 1 - Link (Green)
Humidity < 80% RH
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
System and Cable Requirements Available USB port
Package Quantity 1
Shipping (Package) Weight 4.3 oz [122 g]
Included in Package 1 - USB 3.0 Gigabit Adapter
Included in Package 1 - Driver CD
Included in Package 1 - Instruction Manual

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