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Portable

Customers generally have positive opinions about the portability of this USB-C to Ethernet adapter, praising its small size and ease of use for travel or providing ethernet connection to devices without ports. However, some users noted that the plastic design may not be as sturdy as they would like.

Plug And Play

Customers have generally positive experiences with the plug and play ability of the StarTech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. Most users reported that it worked seamlessly, instantly recognizing and connecting to their devices without any issues or need for additional drivers. However, a small group of customers mentioned having to download drivers before the adapter would function properly.

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Fast Connection

Customers have generally positive feedback about the fast connection speed of the StarTech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, with some mentioning transfer speeds up to 1 Gbps and reliable internet connectivity. A few customers noted that while USB 3.0 is rated for 5 Gbps, it still provides fast enough speeds for this 1 Gbps network adapter. Some users have reported faster connection speeds compared to other adapters they've tried. The adapter has been vital for those working in IT or requiring a hardwired network connection.

Compatibility

Customers have mixed experiences regarding the compatibility of the StarTech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. While some report successful usage on various systems including Android, Windows, and Linux, others have encountered issues with driver support and compatibility limitations.

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Quality


They feel sturdy and they work fine with drivers built into raspios "buster".


This product has been entirely reliable and worked perfectly the first time used.


The cabling was tested and worked fine for a desktop 100%, mine failed no matter which usb port i used, and then was fine later...  Read More


The usb-c connector has a positive tight fit into the port on the computer so does not wiggle or become disconnected accidentally.

Price


Not expensive and worked great and kept me up and running till i was able to replace the wireless chip.


Princess impression: this usb adapter is great and reasonably priced


Without a doubt, it's the best $25 i've ever spent on any kind of computer equipment ever.


Its a low price point, very small and portable, so its an easy way to provide ethernet connection to a device that does not have ports.

Shipping


Then i found this usb adapter and was back online just as fast as amazon delivers their packages… (magically in one day)the ada...  Read More


And kudos to amazon for a 1-day early delivery.

Competitiveness


Even though both are using realtek chipset.


Needed a usb gige port in a hurry, so purchased another brand from a local store rather than wait for this one that it had recommended.

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    port, plugged, fast and great.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 1,623 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 24 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I was issued a new laptop that didnt have a network port


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    After taking it to my office i realized i do not have wifi in my office


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    And kudos to amazon for a 1day early delivery


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I dont know why people are afraid of these dongles


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Should work fine with new apple computers as well but i dont know about support on their usb c mobile devices


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It runs pretty warm but not hot to the touch


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The windows drivers out of the box worked but i downloaded the latest ones from realtek and havent run into any issues with either


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Getting full gig speeds over 950mbps when transferring large files or doing speed tests

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