USB 3.0 network adapter – sleek aluminum with silver finishGain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet, even if it doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This USB 3.0 to Gigabit network adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to your computer through your USB 3.0 port. It installs instantly – with no driver required. Sleek, silver design looks great with MacBook or Chromebook Engineered with a quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal laptop accessory. You don’t have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it’s powered directly from the host USB port. Powerful Gigabit network connections Ideal for office or home use, the USB 3.0 network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). You can quickly access very large files over a Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day. The Realtek chipset gives you the assurance of reliable performance. Native driver support makes installation easy Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this Ethernet cable adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don’t have to worry about installing additional software.
USB 3.0 network adapter – sleek aluminum with silver finishGain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet, even if it doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This USB 3.0 to Gigabit network adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to your computer through your USB 3.0 port. It installs instantly – with no driver required. Sleek, silver design looks great with MacBook or Chromebook Engineered with a quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal laptop accessory. You don’t have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it’s powered directly from the host USB port. Powerful Gigabit network connections Ideal for office or home use, the USB 3.0 network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). You can quickly access very large files over a Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day. The Realtek chipset gives you the assurance of reliable performance. Native driver support makes installation easy Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this Ethernet cable adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don’t have to worry about installing additional software.
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last seen 9 May 2026
The lowest price we last saw for StarTech Silver USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter was $53.95 at Mwave Australia, compared across 25 retailers (last seen 9 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
StarTech Silver USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter
USB 3.0 network adapter – sleek aluminum with silver finishGain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet, even if it doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This USB 3.0 to Gigabit network adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to your computer through your USB 3.0 port. It installs instantly – with no driver required. Sleek, silver design looks great with MacBook or Chromebook Engineered with a quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal laptop accessory. You don’t have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it’s powered directly from the host USB port. Powerful Gigabit network connections Ideal for office or home use, the USB 3.0 network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). You can quickly access very large files over a Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day. The Realtek chipset gives you the assurance of reliable performance. Native driver support makes installation easy Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this Ethernet cable adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don’t have to worry about installing additional software.
USB 3.0 network adapter – sleek aluminum with silver finishGain fast, reliable network access for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet, even if it doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This USB 3.0 to Gigabit network adapter adds a single RJ45 Ethernet port to your computer through your USB 3.0 port. It installs instantly – with no driver required. Sleek, silver design looks great with MacBook or Chromebook Engineered with a quality aluminum housing in a silver finish, the network adapter is the perfect companion for your MacBook, Chromebook or tablet. Compact and portable, this USB network adapter is the ideal laptop accessory. You don’t have to carry a power adapter with you to use it, because it’s powered directly from the host USB port. Powerful Gigabit network connections Ideal for office or home use, the USB 3.0 network adapter supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). You can quickly access very large files over a Gigabit network, saving valuable time every day. The Realtek chipset gives you the assurance of reliable performance. Native driver support makes installation easy Get up and running quickly. Simply plug this Ethernet cable adapter into the USB port on your laptop and connect to your network. The network adapter chipset provides native driver support, so you don’t have to worry about installing additional software.
The all-time low we recorded was $37.59 on 26 Apr 2026.
Prices last updated 9 May 2026.
Last updated at 09/05/2026 23:58:30
StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter - Silver - Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet - Native Driver Support
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originally posted on homeessentialsdirect.com
Easy to use.plug and play. I Thought my laptop was incapable of gigabit throughput, the problem ended up being a CAT 5 cable was in use and not a CAT 6 . Yes the adapter did make the connection a little faster with the wrong network cable. CAT 5 is NOT capable of high speed transfer. I changed to a high speed CAT 6 cable and actually got BETTER throughput WITHOUT the adapter. This product best suits users who don't have a network input on their laptop, and must use USB. Will be returning because i don't need this adapter,i just needed a better cable. I will be purchasing a CAT 7 cable for this laptop station. Would have posted pictures of test scores but they wont let you. Speakeasy Bandwidth test 410 Mbps with adapter 750 Mbps without Ookla Bandwidth test 680 Mbps ... MoreEasy to use.plug and play. I Thought my laptop was incapable of gigabit throughput, the problem ended up being a CAT 5 cable was in use and not a CAT 6 . Yes the adapter did make the connection a little faster with the wrong network cable. CAT 5 is NOT capable of high speed transfer. I changed to a high speed CAT 6 cable and actually got BETTER throughput WITHOUT the adapter. This product best suits users who don't have a network input on their laptop, and must use USB. Will be returning because i don't need this adapter,i just needed a better cable. I will be purchasing a CAT 7 cable for this laptop station. Would have posted pictures of test scores but they wont let you. Speakeasy Bandwidth test 410 Mbps with adapter 750 Mbps without Ookla Bandwidth test 680 Mbps with adapter 799 Mbps without Tested on ATT Fiber Gigabit network (1000 Mbps) will probably get better speed with CAT 7 cable
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Didn't last. Worked well for a day or so, then started disconnecting and running at 20-30Mbps. Disappointed because it feels well made and supports VLAN. Oh well. You get what you pay for. I'll go drop $20 on an Anker.
originally posted on homeessentialsdirect.com
I bought this with the intention of connecting my virtual network environment to my real hardware for lab purposes. For the most part, it seems to work for normal stuff like connecting your computer to an Ethernet cable for inernet connectivity. The problem arise when trying to connect virtual and real lab environments. I have experienced flapping interfaces between my virtual router and physical layer 3 switch. I have tried numerous configurations and routing protocols, but the flapping interfaces remains. I won't let that fact ding this review too much. I am sure that for most people who aren't doing networking labs, this is just fine. That said, if you wan't a NIC for your lab, then you may want to explore options.
| General | |
| Device Type | Network adapter |
| Form Factor | External |
| Interface (Bus) Type | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 |
| Networking |
StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter - Silver - Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet - Native Driver Support
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Delivery between 13–21 May $12.95
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Easy to use.plug and play. I Thought my laptop was incapable of gigabit throughput, the problem ended up being a CAT 5 cable was in use and not a CAT 6 . Yes the adapter did make the connection a little faster with the wrong network cable. CAT 5 is NOT capable of high speed transfer. I changed to a high speed CAT 6 cable and actually got BETTER throughput WITHOUT the adapter. This product best suits users who don't have a network input on their laptop, and must use USB. Will be returning because i don't need this adapter,i just needed a better cable. I will be purchasing a CAT 7 cable for this laptop station. Would have posted pictures of test scores but they wont let you. Speakeasy Bandwidth test 410 Mbps with adapter 750 Mbps without Ookla Bandwidth test 680 Mbps ... MoreEasy to use.plug and play. I Thought my laptop was incapable of gigabit throughput, the problem ended up being a CAT 5 cable was in use and not a CAT 6 . Yes the adapter did make the connection a little faster with the wrong network cable. CAT 5 is NOT capable of high speed transfer. I changed to a high speed CAT 6 cable and actually got BETTER throughput WITHOUT the adapter. This product best suits users who don't have a network input on their laptop, and must use USB. Will be returning because i don't need this adapter,i just needed a better cable. I will be purchasing a CAT 7 cable for this laptop station. Would have posted pictures of test scores but they wont let you. Speakeasy Bandwidth test 410 Mbps with adapter 750 Mbps without Ookla Bandwidth test 680 Mbps with adapter 799 Mbps without Tested on ATT Fiber Gigabit network (1000 Mbps) will probably get better speed with CAT 7 cable
Didn't last. Worked well for a day or so, then started disconnecting and running at 20-30Mbps. Disappointed because it feels well made and supports VLAN. Oh well. You get what you pay for. I'll go drop $20 on an Anker.
I bought this with the intention of connecting my virtual network environment to my real hardware for lab purposes. For the most part, it seems to work for normal stuff like connecting your computer to an Ethernet cable for inernet connectivity. The problem arise when trying to connect virtual and real lab environments. I have experienced flapping interfaces between my virtual router and physical layer 3 switch. I have tried numerous configurations and routing protocols, but the flapping interfaces remains. I won't let that fact ding this review too much. I am sure that for most people who aren't doing networking labs, this is just fine. That said, if you wan't a NIC for your lab, then you may want to explore options.
The driver install window popped up when device was first installed. Driver installed quickly, and 1Gb lan connection established. The only issue is, sometimes after a reboot, the driver install dialogue pops up again.
I own, have owned and have broken several of these. When they work, they are great .They show in Windows 10 Network Status as Ethernet 5. I use them with Surface Laptop and Surface Pro. Apparently, resting the laptop on my lap puts a little bending pressure on the Startech. Eventually it stops working ... its not the USB port, because the next adapter (even same brand) works fine.
Works like a charm. I cannot believe I have 'wired' service again as opposed to just having Wi-Fi. A super buy.
The built in Ethernet adapter on my almost 10-year old Lenovo ThinkPad W700 get fried by lightning a couple years ago. Fortunately, the Wi-Fi adapter was not damaged, so I still had Internet and network connectivity, but at Wi-Fi speeds. That was not at problem until the W700 was replaced about 18 months ago by a Lenovo ThinkPad P71 and the Lenovo W700 was moved upstairs. Our house has a metal roof and the Wi-Fi throughput is significantly degraded in that area of our house. Not a big problem for Internet usage but moving large files, doing backups, or syncing files between the two-system using our LAN became painfully slow. So much so that I started using the old 'sneaker net' approach and began moving files and data back and forth with thumb drives. My W700 is ... MoreThe built in Ethernet adapter on my almost 10-year old Lenovo ThinkPad W700 get fried by lightning a couple years ago. Fortunately, the Wi-Fi adapter was not damaged, so I still had Internet and network connectivity, but at Wi-Fi speeds. That was not at problem until the W700 was replaced about 18 months ago by a Lenovo ThinkPad P71 and the Lenovo W700 was moved upstairs. Our house has a metal roof and the Wi-Fi throughput is significantly degraded in that area of our house. Not a big problem for Internet usage but moving large files, doing backups, or syncing files between the two-system using our LAN became painfully slow. So much so that I started using the old 'sneaker net' approach and began moving files and data back and forth with thumb drives. My W700 is from the days before USB 3.0 and only has native USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 thumb drives is certainly faster than weak Wi-Fi but still relatively slow, and always cumbersome. The first thing I did was obtain a StarTech USB 3.0 ExpressCard. The USB 3.0 ExpressCard has worked perfectly. Having one USB 3.0 port means I can use USB 3.0 Thumb drives. USB 3.0 connectivity at both ends of the LAN made moving larger amounts of data faster but I still had the hassle of physically carrying thumb drives back and forth, and up and down stairs, between the two Lenovo systems. I tried a USB 2.0 ethernet adapter, but speeds were about the same as Wi-Fi. Then I tried the StarTech USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter plugged into the StarTech USB 3.0 ExpressCard. I had no idea if this would work and crossed my fingers as I rebooted Windows 10. And work it did, and very well I might add. Now I can once again move large blocks of data such as 200 or 300 15mb-18mb photo files between my two Lenovo laptops in a minute or less. And one of my backup strategies of syncing files between the two systems is now much quicker.
Works great with older laptops that have a USB 3.0 port but the LAN port tops out at 100Mbps. Works well on internal networks and the Internet. Good dealer with fast shipment.
With Windows 10, I just plugged it into a USB3.0 socket, plugged in the Ethernet cable into it, turned the computer on, shortly after the boot the 2 lights lit on the unit. Internet Icon was activated on taskbar screen. Have internet, checked the speed; 90MPS down, 26 upload. Was getting 25MPS down, 20up with the USB2 and the WI-FI. The Ethernet circuit on this motherboard stopped working, I've then got a new MB, but I used it in another computer. The StarTech came with a installation CD, but Win 10 was ready for it and I didn't have to use it. I've never had a Ethernet circuit on a MB go before. So if your Ethernet on your Motherboard goes, and WIFI is too slow for you, this is the way to go.
Note that this uses a Realtek RTL8153 chip. Startech offers another USB3.0 NIC with a different chipset. Nice aesthetics and feels nice and solid. I definitely recommend this USB 3.0 GbE adapter, and I plan to get another one soon.
| General | |
| Device Type | Network adapter |
| Form Factor | External |
| Interface (Bus) Type | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 |
| Networking |
