Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Network RJ45 Adapter (ASIX AX88772 chipset)

Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Network RJ45 Adapter (ASIX AX88772 chipset) Review

Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Network RJ45 Adapter (ASIX AX88772 chipset) Feature

• Add a fast wired network interface. Supports Windows, Mac, Wii, Linux, ChromeOS, Android 3.2+
• Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet performance over USB 2.0's 480 Mbps bus--faster than most wireless connections
• ASIX AX88772 chipset. RJ-45 network port for any 10/100 Mbps network. Link and Activity LEDs. USB powered.
• Windows 7, Vista, XP supported by Windows Update, disk, and download
• Drivers built in to Mac OS X Lion 10.7+, Wii, ChromeOS, Android 3.2+, and other systems

Features faster-than-wireless speeds and easy connectivity. The Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Network Adapter adds a Fast Ethernet (RJ45) capable port to any supported system. It uses the ASIX AX88772 chipset for widest possible compatibility. Note the adapter is not for network enabling USB devices, rather it's the other way around - it's a USB device that adds a fast wired network interface to supported computers, consoles, and mobile devices running network-capable operating systems. The unit features a compact external design. Two LEDs montior power and link activity. Powered by USB (no external power adapter needed).

Compatibility

Drivers built in to Mac OS Lion 10.7+, Nintendo Wii, Linux 2.6.12+, ChromeOS/ChomeBook, Chumby, and some specific Android 3.2+ systems. Windows 7, Vista 32/64-bit drivers automatically provided via Windows Update. Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98SE drivers via download or disk. Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6 drivers via download. Open source driver in Linux kernels 2.6.12+.

Performance

Wired ethernet via this adapter provides faster and more reliable network access than typical 802.11 wireless networking (up to 2-3x as fast). Particularly helpful for web video, downloads, and streaming.

In the box

Plugable USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet adapter with a USB 2.0 male A connector to the host and a RJ45 female connector to the network, driver disk, and quick start guide.