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 |