Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter (ASIX AX88178 Chipset)

This adapter is a plug-and-play solution for adding a network interface to your computer via a simple USB adapter. Common uses are for improved speeds vs. 10/100 adapters and wireless networks, for replacing a broken internal network card, for adding a separately routable network interface, and for peer-peer file transfer over Ethernet. It is not a solution for connecting a USB device to a network. Plug into any USB 2.0 laptop or desktop currently limited to 10/100 ethernet, and benefit from faster transfers on your Gigabit Ethernet Network. USB 2.0 supports theoretical speeds up to 480Mbs. In practice, most machines will see up to a doubling of network speed by moving from 100Mbs Fast Ethernet to 1000Mbs Gigabit ethernet via USB. Also works on 10/100 ethernet networks at their native speeds. Microsoft signed 32/64-bit drivers for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, and Win98SE. Mac users OS X 10.6 and later must download the latest driver from plugable.com to get automatic IP assignment (driver on CD supports 10.4 and 10.5). Driver for Linux kernels 2.6.9+ (advanced users only: must download source from ASIX and build as a kernel module). Not compatible with Tivo Series 2, Wii, or most other non-PC devices. INCLUDED IN PACKAGE: USB to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Quick Install Guide, and Driver Disk for Windows, earlier Mac versions, and Linux. ...Read more

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Add a network interface to your computer to replace a bad card, for higher performance, or for peer-peer transfers
USB 2.0 male A to RJ45 female adapter supporting gigabit Ethernet at USB 2.0 speeds (480Mbs)
Drivers for Windows 7, Vista, XP. Limited Mac and Linux support. Not Wii compatible.
Supports 10/100/1000 with auto-sensing. Supports auto MDIX (straight and cross cable auto-detection)
ASIX AX88178 Controller and Realtek RTL8211CL PHY - Jumbo packets up to 9KB on Windows. Suspend mode and remote wakeup

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