Instantly add a Gigabit Ethernet port to your laptop with this StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Featuring a convenient USB 3.0 pass-through port, you can expand your connectivity without sacrificing a USB port. This compact adapter leverages the high-speed 5 Gbps of USB 3.0 to deliver full gigabit bandwidth, ensuring fast and reliable network connections. It's backward compatible with USB 2.0 systems, offering flexibility. The adapter supports advanced features like IPv4/IPv6 Checksum Offload Engine (COE) and TCP large send offload to minimize CPU load. Enhance your laptop's networking capabilities with this efficient and feature-rich solution. Key Features: - Adds a Gigabit Ethernet port to your laptop via USB 3.0 - Integrated USB 3.0 pass-through port keeps your USB port free - Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds - Leverages USB 3.0 for full gigabit bandwidth - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 - Reduces CPU load with advanced offload features Product Summary: StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: RJ-45, Interface: USB. Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s. Product colour: White.