Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they
are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why?
Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set
speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BBD7NFU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X4S587K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
have both been working great for me on windows ten using an xps 13
TJ
We have been recommending the AmazonBasics ones for this. The reason is
because they are cheap and reliable, and everyone has Amazon Prime. I have
not tested the VLAN functionality under Windows, but the adapter itself
works fine under Windows, and the VLAN functionality works fine under RHEL.
I would stay away from the Amazon Basics 1 gig device. After a while of
using it the metal housing slides out and it falls apart.
I have had very good success with PC/Mac/Linux with these:
https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-Ethernet-Adapter-F4U047bt/dp/B00E9655LU
and the USB 3 counterpart:
https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter-B2B048/dp/B00BE67N3Q
Hi,
as you want to connect your laptop I would recommend something like a
usb3 hub with ethernet.
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-Portable-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B00PC07T02/
There are also displays with usb3 type-c connector that have an ethernet port.
Karsten
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013G4C8RE
USB3 full gig with VLAN support in Windows. Install Win10Pcap if you want vlan support in wireshark.
Thanks for the responses so far. I am surprised to see the wide array of
responses. A couple of more things:
1. I like the ones that have lights on the Ethernet port so you can see if
the device is up/down. I find that critical as we go to a lot of sites
where we don't know if the cable is good/bad, so a indication on the lights
is critical.
2. Techs are constantly doing speedtest.net tests on 1Gbps Ethernet
connections, so ideally an adapter that can constantly push the 1Gbps
speeds is ideally.
Seems that most of these adapters use a common chipset. Anyone done
research on which chipset is the best, and why?
If you're going to do network testing, then an NETool is recommended. That's a complete Linux network testing system in what looks like a larger-than-usual dongle.
Beyond that, if you're using an older Mac, then in my experience Apple's Thunderbolt 2/GigE adapter can't be beat.
I do not yet have enough experience with USB, or USB-C, or Thunderbolt 3 adapters to be able to make any recommendations.
Once upon a time, Brad Knowles <brad@shub-internet.org> said:
If you're going to do network testing, then an NETool is recommended. That's a complete Linux network testing system in what looks like a larger-than-usual dongle.
I like the Pockethernet for a portable diagnostic tool (haven't tried
the Netool).
My recommendation was based on the Realtek RTL8153 chipset. It's the only USB chip I had found at the time that did VLANs and full gigabit, in Windows. I have had this for a while now, I would hope there are more things on the market.
-ME
Mario,
Thanks for the recommendation. I am leaning towards the devices with
a Realtek RTL8153 chipset over the devices with the Axis AX88179. I have
more faith in Realtek than AXIS as I have had serveral laptops in the past
with Realtek NIC's, but never a single device with AXIS. Plus Realtek seems
to be more standards based whereas AXIS only supports 4k Jumbo frames?
To me then the Anker AK-A7611011 sounds perfect. It has indicator lights,
good build quality and uses said Realtek chip.
The Anker USB-C to Ethernet adapter also uses the Realtek 0x8153 chip.