--- product_id: 48173742 title: "USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS" brand: "plugable" price: "VT11110" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Plugable" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48173742-usb-to-ethernet-adapter-usb-3-0-to-gigabit-ethernet store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet speed Multi-OS & device compatibility USB 3.0 Type-A interface USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS **Brand:** plugable **Price:** VT11110 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your connection, ditch the lag, and join the gigabit elite! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS by plugable - **How much does it cost?** VT11110 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48173742-usb-to-ethernet-adapter-usb-3-0-to-gigabit-ethernet) ## Best For - plugable enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted plugable brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Effortless installation with automatic driver updates across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. - • **Cross-Platform Powerhouse:** Supports everything from Windows 7 to the latest macOS and even Nintendo Switch docked mode. - • **Flexible & Compact Design:** Sleek 6.5cm x 2cm adapter with a flexible USB cable that fits perfectly in any workspace. - • **Blazing Fast Gigabit Speeds:** Experience seamless streaming, gaming, and video calls with true 1 Gbps throughput. - • **Lifetime North American Support:** Backed by expert support ensuring your connection never drops, for life. ## Overview The Plugable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter delivers reliable 1 Gbps wired connectivity with broad OS compatibility including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. Its compact design and flexible USB cable ensure easy setup and portability, while advanced features like Energy Efficient Ethernet and jumbo frames optimize performance. Perfect for professionals demanding stable, high-speed internet for work or play, it comes with lifetime North American support for peace of mind. ## Description Buy Review: Simply Awesome!!! - I have had an ongoing issue with my inbuilt Network Adaptor and had previously purchased another product via desertcart which was similar to this one (all I can tell you is the other pluggable adaptor was blue 2.0 usb 10/100) . I probably shouldn't say it was similar as it ended up being slow as a dead snail even though the various sellers of the blue adaptor gave the impression it would handle anything up to 100mb when in reality its max was 12mb if you were really really lucky but usually maxed out at around 8mb. My max connection speed at the moment is around 38mb which is pretty good for the UK so I started searching for a better pluggable adaptor and was lucky enough to find this little beauty. I only have 2.0 USB ports but that wasn't a prob as all the 3.0 USB devices will still work in 2.0 ports (of course their capabilities are limited to 2.0 speeds) so getting a 3.0 devise would mean I was able to push the 2.0 port to it's max. Shortly after purchasing this Adaptor I received an email from the seller with the direct link to the drivers which I thought was really cool and ensured that when it arrived (which was in a matter of days), all I had to do was plug it in and I was set...no fuss whatsoever. The Adaptor worked the second it was plugged in and has done since the day it was installed. Zero drop-outs and consistently maintains an average speed of 34mb and at times even exceeds my expected max of 38mb. I noticed some people saying this adaptor was "quite big" or something like that It isn't!!..Its 6.5cm x 2cm which is a lot less chunky than the rubbish Blue one I unfortunately purchased. The USB connection is on a flexible wire which is a dang site better than the ones that rigidly plug straight into the USB port..which was a nightmare on my laptop. I don't make a habit of rambling on about things I buy off desertcart..but I can tell you straight, if you are looking for a Pluggable Network Adaptor which is reliable, consistent and no fuss..I would highly recommend this one with no hesitation at all. I don't know what it's max speed actually is, but it certainly works to my max...Awesome !!!!! Review: The best way to achieve hassle free gigabit speeds! - I recently upgraded to the Virginmedia 152mb internet package, but alas, my network card was not gigabit and I could only get D/L speeds of 100mb tops. So, after opting for the slightly more popular TeckNet® USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter - and having to send it back after it packed up on day one - I decided to purchase this Plugable unit. Cracking piece of kit: Well made, proper clear English instruction (not that you need them). The company also sent me a web link to download the most recent drivers, which allowed me to plug and play as soon as the adapter arrived. I've been using this for a couple of days now and happily achieve D/L speeds in excess of 152mb. And it works fine after waking the unit from sleep / hibernation, etc. I would recommend purchasing one if you are looking for an easier way of attaining gigabit speeds without having to swap network cards. ## Features - Lag-Free Connection—Ensure smooth video calls, online gaming, and streaming high resolution videos with the widely compatible ASIX AX88179A-powered USB Ethernet adapter. - Effortless Installation—Automatic driver installation via Windows Update for Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, and XP. Built-in driver support for macOS 11+ (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma), 15 (Sequoia). Linux compatible from kernel version 3.9 onward. - Advanced Features—Experience high-speed data transfer on usb3 network adapter, including Energy Efficient Ethernet, jumbo frame, VLAN tagging, and checksum offload. - Multi-Platform Support—Supports Nintendo Switch in docked mode. Compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma),15 (Sequoia). iPadOS, Windows 11, 10, 8.x, Linux, and Chrome OS. - Lifetime Support: This device has been designed with reliability at its core and was built to meet the deployment demands of IT departments and the ease of use necessary for home offices. Includes lifetime support from our North American team of connectivity experts ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AQM8586 | | Best Sellers Rank | 43,582 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 918 in USB to USB Adapters | | Brand | Plugable | | Brand Name | Plugable | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Compatible Operating System Family | Linux, Windows | | Compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,688 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second | | Data link protocol | Gigabit Ethernet | | Data transfer rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00649241924524 | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 Type A | | Hardware interface | USB 3.0 Type A | | Item Weight | 0.9 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Plugable | | Manufacturer Part Number | USB3-E1000 | | Model Number | USB3-E1000 | | Product Warranty | 2 Year Limited Parts and Labor | | UPC | 649241924524 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Plugable - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible Operating System Family:** Linux, Windows - **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Data link protocol:** Gigabit Ethernet - **Data transfer rate:** 1 Gigabits Per Second - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00649241924524 - **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0 Type A - **Item weight:** 0.9 Ounces - **UPC:** 649241924524 ## Images ![USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612hZGsZD5L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is driver installation required on macOS** A: 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. **Q: Is this adapter compatible with a Nintendo Switch?** A: Yes, in docked mode the USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter is plug-and-play on the original non-OLED Nintendo Switch. **Q: Does Windows require driver installation?** A: 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Awesome!!! *by P***J on 25 October 2013* I have had an ongoing issue with my inbuilt Network Adaptor and had previously purchased another product via Amazon which was similar to this one (all I can tell you is the other pluggable adaptor was blue 2.0 usb 10/100) . I probably shouldn't say it was similar as it ended up being slow as a dead snail even though the various sellers of the blue adaptor gave the impression it would handle anything up to 100mb when in reality its max was 12mb if you were really really lucky but usually maxed out at around 8mb. My max connection speed at the moment is around 38mb which is pretty good for the UK so I started searching for a better pluggable adaptor and was lucky enough to find this little beauty. I only have 2.0 USB ports but that wasn't a prob as all the 3.0 USB devices will still work in 2.0 ports (of course their capabilities are limited to 2.0 speeds) so getting a 3.0 devise would mean I was able to push the 2.0 port to it's max. Shortly after purchasing this Adaptor I received an email from the seller with the direct link to the drivers which I thought was really cool and ensured that when it arrived (which was in a matter of days), all I had to do was plug it in and I was set...no fuss whatsoever. The Adaptor worked the second it was plugged in and has done since the day it was installed. Zero drop-outs and consistently maintains an average speed of 34mb and at times even exceeds my expected max of 38mb. I noticed some people saying this adaptor was "quite big" or something like that It isn't!!..Its 6.5cm x 2cm which is a lot less chunky than the rubbish Blue one I unfortunately purchased. The USB connection is on a flexible wire which is a dang site better than the ones that rigidly plug straight into the USB port..which was a nightmare on my laptop. I don't make a habit of rambling on about things I buy off Amazon..but I can tell you straight, if you are looking for a Pluggable Network Adaptor which is reliable, consistent and no fuss..I would highly recommend this one with no hesitation at all. I don't know what it's max speed actually is, but it certainly works to my max...Awesome !!!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best way to achieve hassle free gigabit speeds! *by V***O on 19 September 2014* I recently upgraded to the Virginmedia 152mb internet package, but alas, my network card was not gigabit and I could only get D/L speeds of 100mb tops. So, after opting for the slightly more popular TeckNet® USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter - and having to send it back after it packed up on day one - I decided to purchase this Plugable unit. Cracking piece of kit: Well made, proper clear English instruction (not that you need them). The company also sent me a web link to download the most recent drivers, which allowed me to plug and play as soon as the adapter arrived. I've been using this for a couple of days now and happily achieve D/L speeds in excess of 152mb. And it works fine after waking the unit from sleep / hibernation, etc. I would recommend purchasing one if you are looking for an easier way of attaining gigabit speeds without having to swap network cards. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adapter good, USB 3 on some chipsets bad... *by M***O on 13 February 2015* I feel like I have left a review for this already, anyway I've had it nearly a year now so... I have a Windows 2012R2 Hyper-V server based on a desktop board which only had one built in gigabit port. At the time it was in a MiniITX case and I didn't have space for a PCI card so I went for this. It seemed a bit better than the other Chinese no-name ones I looked at. It arrived on time in proper packaging and seemed reasonable quality for the price, no problems connecting it. Clearly this is a bit bulky (they all are) and will dangle out the back of a higher USB port on a tower case. I recommend using a lower port on a PC but this would work well on a laptop. Since I bought this I have upgraded my server to a MicroATX case and different board and this affects my opinion of the product. When I first used this with my ASROCK Z77 ITX (Ivy Bridge) board it was unreliable needed to be unplugged and re-plugged in, one or twice a week (24/7 system). That said, ALL the USB 3.0 connections on this board we're unreliable, my USB3 external drive also used to just disappear when it felt like it too. I tried different drivers with varying results. SO, with my new Gigabyte H97 (Haswell) board its been MUCH more reliable and given me no problems lately. So I guess certain combinations of boards and driver affect he performance of this, something to bear in mind. I use this in the Hyper-V switch manager to share with all the guests vms. On one 2012 guest vm I use NIC Teaming between this and the Realtek onboard port, it works great and the throughput it good. When I first got this I tested its individual (unteamed) performance directly in the host OS and found it to be slightly less than the onboard one and variable performance however it usually managed in excess of 40-50MB/s the windows file transfer dialog so I thought that seemed respectable, still beats 100Mbit performance. I have a gigabit router, switches and Cat6 cables to most things and often see 90MB/s in Windows file transfer between the server and desktop. I'd consider a PCI card with multiple ports as the USB 3 support seems a little "beta" on a few chipsets and boards with different peripherals. However, if USB3 is your only option like me I'd recommend this. ## Frequently Bought Together - Plugable USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS - Plugable USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, ChromeOS, Dell XPS, Switch - Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter - Driverless and Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48173742-usb-to-ethernet-adapter-usb-3-0-to-gigabit-ethernet](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48173742-usb-to-ethernet-adapter-usb-3-0-to-gigabit-ethernet) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*