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 10.5in (27cm) 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.
Portable and rugged
The hub features a rugged yet lightweight housing, so there's no need to sacrifice dependability for portability. With its compact, USB-powered design and a built-in USB cable, you can tuck the combination hub neatly into your travel bag, and avoid the nuisance of carrying multiple separate adapters.
This USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub is perfect for travel, such as back-and-forth trips from home to office. Plus, the compact hub takes up minimal space on a desk, so you can use it in hot-desk or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.
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Hardware:
Bus Type
USB 3.0
Chipset ID
Genesys Logic GL3520 (USB 3.0)
Realtek RTL8153 (LAN)
Fast Charge Ports
No
Industry Standards
IEEE 802.3, 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 2.0/1.1
Interface
USB 3.0
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Ports
3
USB-C Device Ports
No
USB-C Host Connection
No
Performance:
Auto MDIX
Yes
Auto Negotiation
Yes
Compatible Networks
10/100/1000 Mbps
Flow Control
Full Duplex Flow Control
Full Duplex Support
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
9K Max
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
5Gbps (USB 3.0)
2 Gbps (Ethernet, Full-Duplex)
Type and Rate
USB 3.0 5Gbits
Connectors:
Connector Types
3 x USB 3.0 A (9-Pin SuperSpeed) Female
1 x RJ-45 Female
1 x USB 3.0 A (9-Pin SuperSpeed Male)