| Type | USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Adapter |
| Form Factor | External |
| Chipset | ASIX AX88179A |
| Power Requirements | USB bus-powered |
| Enclosure Color | Black |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
StarTech USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Adapter - USB31000S

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- Delivers fast wired network connectivity over USB 3.0, ideal for devices without Ethernet ports
- Enterprise-ready with advanced networking features like Jumbo Frames, VLAN support, and WoL
- Compact, portable design with multi-OS support and TAA compliance meets government and professional standards
Product Overview
USB 3.0 network adapter adds an Ethernet port to your laptop/desktop - USB to RJ45 Ethernet adapter; 4K Jumbo Frames; VLAN Tagging; WoL - USB NIC adapter; USB bus powered - ASIX AX88179A; Windows/macOS/Ubuntu/ChromeOS - USB-A 3.2 Gen 1; TAA CompliantSpecifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
Advanced Security Features
| MAC Address Filtering | Yes |
| IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging | Yes |
| PXE Boot Support | Yes |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A) |
| Port Type | RJ-45 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Data Link Protocol | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps (USB), 1 Gbps (Ethernet) |
| Half/Full Duplex Support | Yes |
| Auto-MDIX | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN (WoL) | Yes |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 4K |
| VLAN Tagging Support | Yes |
| Flow Control Support | IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 1 inch (25 mm) |
| Depth | 8.5 inch (216 mm) |
| Height | 0.6 inch (15 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | |
| Software/Driver Support | Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu), ChromeOS |
| Driverless Installation | Yes (on supported OS) |
| License Required | No |