Cable Matters Plug & Play USB to Ethernet Adapter with PXE, MAC Address Clone Support (Ethernet to USB 2.0 Adapter, Ethernet Adapter for Laptop) Supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Black

This Review is For:Cable Matters Plug & Play USB to Ethernet Adapter with PXE, MAC Address Clone Support (Ethernet to USB 2.0 Adapter, Ethernet Adapter for Laptop) Supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network in BlackBy: Cable Matters Store===============================================Bought this as an Amazon Deal and it was shipped and received quickly. Inserted it into a USB2 port, connected an Ethernet cable and it worked immediately – didn’t even have to reboot. However, a subsequent Windows Update did download a newer driver.My application:The onboard Ethernet module on my old Dell desktop Windows 10 computer had stopped working, apparently due to lack of driver updates. The wireless USB network adapter I was using had occasional problems penetrating the thick plaster walls in my old home, but has been retired and the computer now has a reliable connection to my network using this device.Very Slow Speeds:The specs only mention that USB 2.0 speeds are up to 480 MB/s. Providing that theoretical USB 2.0 maximum speed is deceiving, as large-file transfers FROM this computer are just over 11 MB/s and average about 45 MB/s TO this computer. (For testing, the other computers had gigabit onboard Ethernet modules.) Some other reviews mention various non-performance issues but I haven’t had any. None with reliability, Internet connections or for streaming content. (My home network consists of an AX router and CAT5E cabling and is connected to a Comcast cable feed.) I haven’t had this device very long and will try to remember to update this review if any issues are encountered.It Works, if you don’t mind slow speeds.:Although the measured data transfer rates are a bit slow, I view this device as an inexpensive fix for a non-critical problem. If you require faster speeds and have a USB3 port, you may want to look for a USB3 version of this device, or simply use a wireless USB network adapter. However, for what it is, I recommend this device.

It works if I stay on one browser tab. But when it opens a new tab it loses internet connection and I have to disconnect the USB adapter from my laptop, or disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then reconnect, then refresh the browser tab or restart the whole browser for the new browser tab to connect to the Internet. I purchased ANOTHER Ethernet to USB adapter to see if things are better.Cable Matters contacted me and helped me install new drivers. Now all is well. THANKS CABLE MATTERS.

This works and is easy to use. It has a simple plug and play function that has been reliable.

Im online all day with my radio show, health wiriting and research. Im so happy I can access the internet iwth ethernet and have areas around the house to ask others to turn off wi fi and use the ethernet also. Its safer, not so hackable, and you get access without wi fi exposures.

Nice packing, good quality product. Instructions are provided and product details provided on Amazon.com are good.