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StarTech.com USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 30identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:USB
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:RJ-45
  • Interface
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:Ethernet
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:USB
  • Product colour
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:Black
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:White
  • Package width
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:168 mm
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:170 mm
  • Package height
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:32 mm
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:29 mm
  • Master (outer) case width
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:598 mm
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:366 mm
  • Master (outer) case length
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:312 mm
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:585 mm
  • Master (outer) case height
    • USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 Network Adapter NIC with USB Port, USB to RJ45, USB Passthrough:364 mm
    • USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC w/ USB Port - White:306 mm

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52 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSBRJ-45
InterfaceDiffersEthernetUSB
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB ports quantity11
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000BaseT(X)10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Full duplexYesYes
Jumbo framesKnown for one4000Unknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN taggingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distance100 m100 m
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
InternalNoNo
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
ChipsetDiffersASIX - AX88179, VIA - VL811ASIX - AX88179, VIA/VLI - VL811
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneActivity, LinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Component forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 EnterpriWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterpri
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 85%5 - 85%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width35 mm35 mm
Depth126 mm126 mm
Height17 mm17 mm
Weight44 g44 g
Packaging data2 differ
Drivers includedYesYes
Package widthDiffers168 mm170 mm
Package depth143 mm143 mm
Package heightDiffers32 mm29 mm
Package weight132 g132 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthDiffers598 mm366 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers312 mm585 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers364 mm306 mm
Products per master (outer) case80 pc(s)80 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.155 m

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