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USB 2.0 to ethernet Adapter USB to RJ45 Supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network for Window/Mac OS, Surface Pro/Linux
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Giochem USB 2.0 to ethernet Adapter USB to RJ45 Supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network

Bottom line: The USB 2.0 to ethernet Adapter USB to RJ45 Supporting 10/100 Mbps: Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over USB 2.0's 480 Mbps bus; main trade-off: explicitly does not work with Nintendo Switch.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over USB 2.0's 480 Mbps bus
  • ✓ USB powered - no wall adapter or external supply needed
  • ✓ Link and activity LEDs show connection state at a glance
  • ✓ Driver support back to Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.6

Cons

  • ✗ Explicitly does not work with Nintendo Switch
  • ✗ Capped at 100 Mbps - no gigabit on modern routers
  • ✗ No Android or Windows RT support
  • ✗ USB 2.0 bus limits headroom for chained peripherals

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored USB 2.0 to ethernet Adapter USB to RJ45 Supporting 10/100 Mbps… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. Giochem's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • DO NOT SUPPORT Nintendo Switch. USB 2.0 to RJ45 Ethernet adapter connects your computer or tablet to a router,modem or network switch for network connection.
  • USB 2.0 Ethernet adapter is a good solution for adding a standard RJ45 port to your Ultrabook, notebook, or MacBook Air for file transferring, video conferencing, gaming, and HD video streaming.
  • Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet performance over USB 2.0'S 480 Mbps bus, faster and more reliable than most wireless connections. Link and activity LEDs. USB powered, no external power required
  • Widely compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OSX 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10/10.11/10.12, Linux Kernel 3.X/2.6, and chrome OS. Does not support Windows RT, Android
  • Up 10/100 Mbps ethernet performance over USB 2.0's 480 Mbps bus, faster and more reliable than most wireless connections. Link and Activity LEDs. USB powered, no external power required.

Full Specifications

BrandGiochem
ColorBlack
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityWireless, USB
CompatibilitySwitch, Android, Mac, Linux
Built-In Media1 * Ethernet Adapter
Connection TypeWireless
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesSmartphone
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
Data Transfer Rate100 megabits_per_second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet, USB
Warranty Descriptiontwo year
Full listing titleUSB 2.0 to ethernet Adapter USB to RJ45 Supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network for Window/Mac OS, Surface Pro/Linux

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