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Wired Networking Restoration Device

With the introduction of new, thinner, lighter computers, manufacturers continue to remove ports that were once standard. Due to its size, the RJ-45 connector for Ethernet, the standard wired networking interface, was among the first to go—try to find one on a MacBook Air®, MacBook Pro®, or most Ultrabook™ computers. Sonnet's Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 adapter instantly bridges the gap left by the missing onboard port, plugging in between your computer's USB 3.0 or 2.0 port(1) and the RJ45 network connection, and enabling file access and sharing at up to 1 Gb/s.

Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 Adapter Overview

This Sonnet adapter supports 1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation and full/half duplex communication, enabling it to easily connect with most networks. It also supports jumbo packet transfers (compared to 1500 byte standard packets) to provide higher performance and reduced overhead when transferring large files. Setup is simple—download and install a driver, connect the adapter to your network connection, and then configure the adapter settings through the OS X® Network control panel or Windows® Device Manager.

Key Features

Add RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet—Simple way to add RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any compatible computer with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0(1) ports

1000/100/10Base-T Auto Negotiation—Configures to highest performance transmission mode supported

Supports Full/Half-duplex Communication—Send and receive data simultaneously or in one direction at a time

Supports Jumbo Packet Transfers—Transfer large amount of data with less effort

Easy Setup—Plug-and-connect after onetime driver installation(2)

USB Port Powered—No AC power adapter required

Energy Efficient—Qualified IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet

Mac/PC Compatibility—Compatible with Mac and Windows computers

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Bus Powered and Energy Efficient

Energy Efficient Ethernet LogoPresto Gigabit USB 3.0 is USB port powered, so there's no AC adapter to deal with. It is also very energy efficient in use, using less power when no data is being transmitted. This adapter includes a short USB 3.0 cable to keep the adapter close to your computer and allow you to see its power, link, and activity LED indicators. No USB 3.0 ports at your disposal? Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 connections(1), too.

Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 Workflow

See Tech Specs Tab for footnotes
Part No.  
USB3-GE Discontinued
Hardware  
Warranty 1-year
Form Factor Computer adapter
Network Connector One RJ-45 connector supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps network speeds and Auto-MDI/MDI-X
Bus Interface USB 3.0
Standards
  • IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
  • IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT
  • IEEE 802.3ad 1000BaseT
  • 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
Network Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT, 100BaseTX, 10BaseT)
I/O Address Assigned by system
IRQ Line Assigned by system
Transmission Rates
  • 1000Mbps
  • 100Mbps
  • 10Mbps
Packets

Maximum packet size:

  • 4088 bytes
RoHS Compliant Yes
Package Contents
  • Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 Network Adapter
  • 5.5" (14 cm) USB 3.0 cable
  • Documentation

 

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Mac Compatibility(3)

Any Intel Mac® with USB 3.0 or 2.0(1) ports

OS X® 10.6+

OS X El Capitan compatible

Windows Compatibility(3)

Any PC with USB 3.0 or 2.0(1) ports

Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista®


Technical Notes

  1. Gigabit network connections at full bandwidth when used with a USB 3.0 host connection and cable; speeds are limited by USB 2.0 bus or USB 2.0 cable.
  2. Internet connection required for driver download.
  3. Not for phones, iPad®, Microsoft Surface™-type or other ARM tablets, Android, or Chrome OS.



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