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Two small white USB 3.0 to RJ45 network adapters side by side

CableCreation

CableCreation 2 Pack USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter

SKU CH-9EM3-808KD

Two USB 3.0 to RJ45 adapters add gigabit wired networking to laptops with a Realtek RTL8153 chipset, supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps and Wake-on-LAN

  • Adds a standard RJ45 port for wired 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
  • Stable REALTEK RTL8153 chipset with crossover detection and auto-correction
  • Wake-on-LAN support enables remote power-on over the network
  • Driver-free on Windows 8.1/10; one-time install for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS, Linux
  • Two adapters included for multiple devices or spare connectivity

Two-Pack USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter

This two-pack adds a standard RJ45 port to ultrabooks, notebooks and other devices that lack built-in wired networking. Each adapter uses a Realtek RTL8153 chipset and connects through a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface running up to 5 Gbps. It is aimed at users who need a reliable wired link for work, streaming or gaming on systems with only USB ports.

Upgrade From Wi-Fi Or Missing Port

The adapters replace unreliable wireless connections or fill the gap on modern laptops that omit Ethernet entirely. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 lets them work on older hardware, though throughput will follow the slower bus. The jump is worth it when a stable 10/100/1000 Mbps link is required and the host has an available USB-A socket.

Gigabit Headroom With USB 3.0

At 1000 Mbps the connection saturates typical broadband and local-file-transfer needs without bottlenecking the USB 3.0 pipe. On USB 2.0 ports the practical ceiling drops to the bus limit, so gigabit speeds cannot be reached. Driver installation is needed for Windows 7, Vista, XP, macOS and Linux, while Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 work driver-free.

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Questions about this item

What USB port does the adapter need to reach 1000 Mbps?

A USB 3.0 port provides the 5 Gbps bandwidth required for full gigabit Ethernet speeds; it also works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 at reduced throughput

Which step is missed when setting it up on Windows 7 or Mac OS?

The driver must be installed manually before first use; Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 install it automatically

What component would be replaced if the RTL8153 chipset fails within the warranty period?

The whole adapter is covered by a 24-month product replacement warranty from CableCreation

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