USB 3.0 TO GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTER adds network connectivity to a computer with a USB 3.0 port Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps for 1000 BASE-T network performance with backwards compatibility to 10/100 Mbps networks Connect with a Cat 6 Ethernet cable (sold separately) for the best performance WIRELESS ALTERNATIVE for connecting to the Internet in Wi-Fi dead zones, streaming large video files, or downloading a software upgrade through a wired home or office LAN USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter provides faster data transfers and better security than most wireless connections Ideal solution for replacing a failed network card or upgrading the bandwidth of an older computer DRIVER-FREE INSTALLATION with native driver support in Chrome, Mac, and Windows OS Network adapter dongle supports important performance features including Wake-on-Lan (WoL), Full-Duplex (FDX) and Half-Duplex (HDX) Ethernet, Crossover Detection, Backpressure Routing, Auto-Correction (Auto MDIX) USB TO ETHERNET ADAPTER weighs less than 1 ounce for easy portability in your laptop case Add a standard RJ45 port to your Ultrabook or MacBook with a USB 3.0 port for file transfers, video steaming and gaming CHROME & MAC & WINDOWS COMPATIBLE with with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista and macOS 10.6 and up Does not support Windows RT or Android ASIX AX88179 chipset