USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

This USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet adapter is a cost effective solution that converts a USB port into a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port. It enables low cost and affordable Gigabit Ethernet network connection to desktop, notebook PC, and embedded system using popular USB ports. No need to purchase an expensive Gigabit network interface card and to spare a PCI or Card bus slot, just using your existing USB ports and you can upgrade your network connection speed.

Features:

Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing capability
Supports Auto MDIX (straight and cross network cable auto-detection)
USB specification 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 compliant
Supports USB full and high speed modes with bus power capability
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab (10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T) compatible
Supports both full-duplex and half-duplex operation in Fast Ethernet
Supports Jumbo packet of up to 9KB
Supports suspend mode and remote wake up via link-up and magic packet
Plug and Play Installation

Compatible Operating Systems:

Windows 2000
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Mac OS 10.4 - 10.8
Linux

Support Files:

User's Manual for Windows (Oct 13, 2011)
User's Manual for Mac OS X (Oct 13, 2011)
Mac OSX Lion Quick Installation Guide (Sep 7, 2011)
Drivers for Windows 7/8 ver 1.61 (Nov 39, 2012)
Drivers for Windows Vista ver 1.61 (Nov 30, 2012)
Drivers for Windows 2000/XP ver 1.61 (Nov 30, 2012)
Drivers for Windows 7 ver 1.x.3.2 (Aug 28, 2009)
Drivers for Windows Vista ver 1.x.3.8 (Aug 28, 2009)
Drivers for Windows 2000/XP ver 1.x.3.60 (Aug 28, 2009)
Drivers for Mac OS X 10.4-10.8 ver 1.61 (Sep 12, 2012)
Drivers for Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 ver 3.6.0 (Oct 14, 2011)
Drivers for Mac OS X 10.5-10.6 ver 3.0.4 (Sep 14, 2009)
Drivers for Linux ver 1.61 (Aug 1, 2011)
Drivers for Windows, Mac, and Linux ver 1.61 (Nov 30, 2012)

Specifications:

Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab
Data Bus: USB
LED Indicators: Link, 1000Mbps
Power: Integrates on-chip 3.3V to 2.5V voltage regulator and requires only single power supply: 3.3V
Network Interface: Female RJ45 jack supporting Auto MDIX
Full Duplex: 10BaseT, 100BaseTx, 1000BaseT
Half Duplex: 10BaseT, 100BaseTx
RAM: Embedded 20KB SRAM for RX packet buffering and 20KB SRAM for TX packet buffering
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Certification: FCC, CE

System Requirements:

Pentium III 800MHz or faster PC with USB port
256 MB RAM or more

Compatible Operating Systems:

Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Mac OS 9
Mac OS 10.0
Mac OS 10.1
Mac OS 10.2
Mac OS 10.3
Mac OS 10.4
Mac OS 10.5
Mac OS 10.6
Linux

Knowledge Base:

Question: What's the difference between USB Type A, B and mini B connectors?

Answer: Type A connectors are flat thin rectangular connector. They are the ones most commonly found directly on computers. Type B connectors are Squarish with two beveled corners on one side. These are the ones most often found on peripheral devices like printers and scanners. Mini B's come in a variety of shapes an pin configurations. They are commonly smaller than A's and regular B's. They are usually found on smaller peripherals and portable devices like digital cameras. Different manufacturers will utilize different configurations of mini B's so it's important to match the right cable for your particular device.

Question: What is the maximum range of USB?

Answer: USB specs define a maximum effective range of 15 ft. For longer distances you need a repeater cables. Up to 5 repeater cables can be chained for a maximum distance of 80 ft.