StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter - 10/100/1000 Mbps
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Zyxel PLA4201
Feature Comparison
Ports & interfaces
Ports & interfaces
| Connectivity technology | Wired | Wired |
|---|---|---|
| Host interface | USB | RJ-45 |
| Interface | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB connector form factor | Straight | - |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) | - |
Network
Network
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s | 500 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u | - |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes | - |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes | - |
| Full duplex | Yes | - |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes | - |
| Jumbo frames | 9000 | - |
| VLAN tagging | Yes | - |
| Cabling technology | - | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Frequency range | - | 0.002 - 0.067 GHz |
| Security algorithms | - | 128-bit AES |
Design
Design
| Component for | PC/Laptop | PC/Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey | White |
| Internal | No | No |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8153 | - |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link | Yes |
| Safety | - | CE-LVD |
| Certification | - | CE, FCC |
Power
Power
| USB powered | Yes | - |
|---|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | - | 4 W |
System requirements
System requirements
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | 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 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, 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 13.0 Ventura | - |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes | - |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS | - |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 | - |
| Compatible operating systems | - | Windows XP/ Vista/ 7 |
Operational conditions
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 °C | -30 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 85% | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | - | 10 - 95% |
Weight & dimensions
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 22 mm | 50 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | 400 mm | 60 mm |
| Height | 15 mm | 70 mm |
| Weight | 27 g | 72 g |
Packaging data
Packaging data
| Package width | 120 mm | 155 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Package depth | 225 mm | 75 mm |
| Package height | 15 mm | 135 mm |
| Package weight | 32 g | 237 g |
Technical details
Technical details
| Compliance certificates | RoHS | - |
|---|
Logistics data
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 | - |
|---|---|---|
| Master (outer) case width | 330 mm | - |
| Master (outer) case length | 500 mm | - |
| Master (outer) case height | 210 mm | - |
| Products per master (outer) case | 200 pc(s) | - |
Other features
Other features
| Housing material | Plastic | - |
|---|---|---|
| Cable length | 0.3 m | - |
| Compliance industry standards | - | IEEE 1901 |
| Cable type | - | RJ-45 |
| AC input voltage | - | 100-240 V |
| AC input frequency | - | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Quick start guide | - | Yes |
| Supported data transfer rates | - | 10/100/1000 Mbit/s |
| Networking features | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | - | 155 x 75 x 135 mm |
| Power LED | - | Yes |
| Link/Act LED | - | Yes |
| Wireless connection | - | No |
| On-chip QoS and Traffic Management | - | Yes |
| Indoor range | - | 0 - 300m |
Packaging content
Packaging content
| Cables included | - | LAN (RJ-45) |
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