The Plugable USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (USB3-E1000) is a compact and travel-friendly solution to add reliable usb to ethernet adapter for laptop windows 11, desktops, or consoles like the Nintendo Switch. It offers improved speed for activities like HD video streaming, online gaming, and web browsing compared to older 10/100 Ethernet adapters and many wireless networks. Featuring a plug-and-play design with the AX88179A chipset, it requires no additional driver installation ensuring quick setup and speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Compatible with a wide range of devices, including Windows 10/11, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux Kernel 3.9+, and Nintendo Switch.
Is driver installation required on macOS
The USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter uses the macOS native CDC-NCM drivers and no driver installation is required. The USB3-E1000 is compatible with macOS 10.7 and above.
Is this adapter compatible with a Nintendo Switch?
Yes, in docked mode the USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter is plug-and-play on the original non-OLED Nintendo Switch.
Does Windows require driver installation?
Automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and XP (with existing internet connection such as Wi-Fi). Manual driver installation is another option for installing drivers.
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 USB3-E1000 |  USBC-E1000 |  USBC-TE1000 |  USBC-E2500 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — |
USB Port | USB 3.0 | USB-C | USB-C | USB 3.0 and USB-C |
Network Speed | 1 Gigabit | 1 Gigabit | 1 Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit |
Link Rate | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 100/1000/2500Mbps |
Thunderbolt 3 Compatible | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Compatibility | Works with Win, macOS,ChromeOS | Works with Win, macOS,ChromeOS | macOS, Windows,Linux,Chrome OS | macOS, Windows,Linux,Chrome OS |
The Plugable USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (USB3-E1000) is a compact and travel-friendly solution to add reliable usb to ethernet adapter for laptop windows 11, desktops, or consoles like the Nintendo Switch. It offers improved speed for activities like HD video streaming, online gaming, and web browsing compared to older 10/100 Ethernet adapters and many wireless networks. Featuring a plug-and-play design with the AX88179A chipset, it requires no additional driver installation ensuring quick setup and speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Compatible with a wide range of devices, including Windows 10/11, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux Kernel 3.9+, and Nintendo Switch.
Enjoy lag-free gaming on Nintendo Switch with a reliable and fast wired Ethernet connection.
Boost network speeds for gaming, HD streaming, and downloads with wired Ethernet over Wi-Fi.
Is driver installation required on macOS
The USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter uses the macOS native CDC-NCM drivers and no driver installation is required. The USB3-E1000 is compatible with macOS 10.7 and above.
Is this adapter compatible with a Nintendo Switch?
Yes, in docked mode the USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter is plug-and-play on the original non-OLED Nintendo Switch.
Does Windows require driver installation?
Automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and XP (with existing internet connection such as Wi-Fi). Manual driver installation is another option for installing drivers.
Compare Plugable Adapters
USB3-E1000 | USBC-E1000 | USBC-TE1000 | USBC-E2500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | |||
| — | — | — | — |
| Price | |||
| — | — | — | — |
| USB Port | |||
| USB 3.0 | USB-C | USB-C | USB 3.0 and USB-C |
| Network Speed | |||
| 1 Gigabit | 1 Gigabit | 1 Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit |
| Link Rate | |||
| 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps | 100/1000/2500Mbps |
| Thunderbolt 3 Compatible | |||
| ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Compatibility | |||
| Works with Win, macOS,ChromeOS | Works with Win, macOS,ChromeOS | macOS, Windows,Linux,Chrome OS | macOS, Windows,Linux,Chrome OS |
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