StarTech 3-Port USB-A Hub with Ethernet Adapter

This USB Hub adds three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports and one Gigabit Ethernet port to a USB-A enabled desktop or laptop computer. The USB Hub connects to a USB-A port on a computer, using the built-in 1ft. (30cm) host cable. The USB hub is backward compatible with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) devices, ensuring support for a wide range of modern and legacy USB peripherals (e.g., thumb drives, external HDDs/SSDs, HD cameras, mice, keyboards, webcams, and audio headsets). The USB hub is compact in size, facilitating portability when travelling.

Gigabit Ethernet:
The USB hub features a Gigabit Ethernet adapter. The Ethernet controller is compatible with the IEEE 802.3u/ab standards and supports Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames, and V-LAN Tagging. The network adapter enhances laptop network reliability, security, and performance, by utilizing wired 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet.

Bus-Powered with Optional Auxiliary Power:
The USB hub can operate with bus power alone but features a Micro USB power input that can be connected to a USB power adapter (not included), providing up to 4.5W (5V/0.9A) of power in addition to the 4.5W of bus power from the USB host. This flexibility is ideal for applications where additional power may be required, such as connecting a high-powered USB device, like an external SSD, while using the other ports to connect lower powered devices. For added protection, the USB hub features Overcurrent Protection (OCP). OCP prevents faulty USB peripherals from drawing more power than is safely allocated.

Plug and Play:
This device is OS independent, supporting all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Android. The Hub is automatically detected, configured, and installed upon connection to a host computer, such as Apple MacBook, Lenovo X1 Carbon, and Dell XPS. The extra-long built-in 1ft. (30 cm) USB-A host cable enables quick and convenient setup and reduces connector strain on 2-in-1 devices, such as the Surface Pro 7 and laptops on riser stands.

Connector(s):

• External Ports: 3 - USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps), 1 - RJ-45, 1 - USB Micro-B (5 pin) (Power)
• Host Connectors: 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps)

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
• Humidity: 0% ~ 85% RH (no condensation)

Hardware:

• USB-C Device Port(s): No
• USB-C Host Connection: No
• Fast-Charge Port(s): No
• Ports: 3
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Bus Type: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
• Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding, USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
• Chipset ID: VIA - VL817, Asix - AX88179A

Indicators:

• LED Indicators: 1 - Network Link LED - Green, 1 - Network Activity LED - Amber

Performance:

• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
• Type and Rate: USB 3.2 Gen 1 - 5 Gbit/s
• UASP Support: Yes
• Flow Control: Full duplex flow control
• Compatible Networks: 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Auto MDIX: Yes
• Full Duplex Support: Yes
• Jumbo Frame Support: 9K max.

Physical Characteristics:

• Color: Space Gray
• Form Factor: Compact
• Product Length: 16.5 in [42.0 cm]
• Product Width: 2.0 in [5.0 cm]
• Product Height: 0.6 in [1.5 cm]
• Weight of Product: 3.0 oz [84.0 g]
• Form Factor: Attached Cable
• Material: Plastic
• Cable Length: 11.8 in [30 cm]

Power:

• Power Source: Bus Powered

OS Compatibility:

• Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
• macOS 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 VLAN tagging is currently not supported in macOS
• Linux Kernel 4.11.x (and up) - LTS versions only
• ChromeOS
• Android

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