Is driver installation required on macOS

The USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter uses the macOS native CDC-NCM drivers and no driver installation is required. The USB3-E1000 is compatible with macOS 11+ and above.

Is this adapter compatible with a Nintendo Switch?

Yes, in docked mode the USB3-E1000 ethernet adapter is plug-and-play on the original non-OLED Nintendo Switch.

Does Windows require driver installation?

Automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows 11, 10, and 8.x (with existing internet connection such as Wi-Fi). Manual driver installation is another option for installing drivers.

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Plugable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Driverless

Product ID: 436268

Details

Brand
Plugable
Color
Black
Data Link Protocol
Gigabit
Data Transfer Rate
1
Hardware Interface
USB 3.0 Type A
Item Weight
25.54 g

⚡1 Gbps blazing speed

🌐Cross-platform compatibility

🔌Plug & play driverless setup

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Description

🌟 Stay connected, stay ahead — the ultimate gigabit upgrade for pros on the move!

BLAZING GIGABIT SPEED - Experience lag-free streaming, gaming, and video calls with 1 Gbps throughput that keeps you ahead of the pack.
ADVANCED NETWORK FEATURES - Boost your connection with Energy Efficient Ethernet, jumbo frames, VLAN tagging, and checksum offload for professional-grade performance.
EFFORTLESS DRIVERLESS SETUP - Plug in and go—automatic driver installation on Windows and built-in support for macOS means zero downtime.
UNIVERSAL DEVICE COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly connect your MacBook, Windows laptop, Chromebook, or even Nintendo Switch dock for ultimate versatility.
LIFETIME NORTH AMERICAN SUPPORT - Backed by expert support and a 2-year warranty, this adapter is built to keep your home office or IT setup future-proof.

The Plugable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter delivers a high-speed 1 Gbps wired connection with effortless driverless installation across Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and more. Powered by the ASIX AX88179B chipset, it supports advanced networking features and multi-platform compatibility including Nintendo Switch docked mode. Designed for reliability and backed by lifetime North American support, it’s the perfect upgrade for professionals demanding seamless, lag-free connectivity.

Specifications

ASIN	B00AQM8586
Best Sellers Rank	#80 in USB Computer Network Adapters
Brand	Plugable
Built-In Media	Network adapter
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Macbook Pro 13" / 14" / 15", 16", MacBook Air, MacBook Retina, MacBook M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 / M5, HP Spectre x360 / Pavilion / Envy, Dell XPS / Precision / Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga / Flex, Surface Pro 7 / 7+ / 8 / 9, Surface Laptop 3 / 4 / 5 / Go / Go 2 / Studio / SE, LG Gram, Acer Aspire / Swift / Spin, ASUS Zenbook / Vivobook, Most Windows systems with Windows 10 or newer, Most Ch…
Compatible Operating System Family	ChromeOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,881)
Data Link Protocol	Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate	1 gigabits_per_second
Global Trade Identification Number	00649241924524
Hardware Interface	USB 3.0 Type A
Item Dimensions L x W x H	7.28"L x 4.53"W x 0.98"H
Item Highlight	USB to Ethernet Adapter for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, macOS 11+, and Chrome OS
Item Type Name	Plugable Network Adapter, Black (USB3-E1000)
Item Weight	25.54 g
Manufacturer	Plugable
Mfr Part Number	USB3-E1000
Minimum Required Operating System Version	Windows XP
Model Number	USB3-E1000
Number of Items	1
UPC	649241924524
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2 Year Limited Parts and Labor

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