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Plugable USB 2.0 10/100 Ethernet Adapter

$24.95 USD

SKU: USB2-E100
Amazon Rating : (3896 Reviews)

Features

Fast Ethernet—Add a fast wired network interface to your system. Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista and XP. Wii, Wii U, Linux, ChromeOS, and some Android devices including the Nvidia Shield. Compatible with Nintendo Switch when using the dock
Installation—Automatic driver installation via Windows update on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, and XP (with existing internet connection). Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet performance over USB 2.0's 480Mbps bus. Faster than most wireless connections
Compatibility—Windows 11, 10, 8.1/8 and Surface Pro series have built-in support. Windows 7, Vista, XP supported by Windows Update, disk, and download. Drivers built into Linux kernel 2.6.35 and newer, Wii, Wii U, Switch, ChromeOS, and some other systems. Windows RT (SurfaceRT) not supported, macOS not supported
Features—ASIX AX88772 chipset used for widest possible compatibility. RJ-45 port interfaces with any 10/100Mbps Ethernet network, Link and Activity LEDs, USB bus-powered
2-Year Coverage, Lifetime Support—Every Plugable product, including this USB to Ethernet adapter, is covered against defects for 2 years and comes with lifetime support. If you ever have questions, contact our North American-based team - even before purchase

Ethernet Adapters

USB 2.0 100Mbps Micro USB 100Mbps USB 3.0 1Gbps USB-C 1Gbps (ASIX) USB-C 1Gbps (Realtek) USB-C/USB 3.0 2.5Gbps USB-C 2.5Gbps w/100W Charging USB-C 5Gbps

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Plugable USB 2.0 10/100 Fast Ethernet Adapter

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Step Up to Fast Ethernet

The Plugable USB2-E100 Fast Ethernet adapter is a great way to add fast 10/100Mbps Ethernet to your computer via USB 2.0. This adapter is compact, portable, durable, and features wide compatibility using an ASIX AX88772 chipset. Two LEDs monitor power and link activity. Wired Ethernet via this adapter can provide fast and reliable streaming, networking, internet browsing and more.

Some common uses include:

Adding wired Ethernet support to compatible Windows, Linux and Chromebook computers via a simple USB adapter
Improving connectivity speed vs. computers currently connected over WiFi/802.11 wireless networks
Replacing or upgrading existing network adapters
Add an additional network interface to your setup

Please note, this adapter is NOT a solution for connecting USB devices like printers, hard drives, etc to a network. This adapter cannot be used to share Ethernet, WiFi, or data between multiple devices. This adapter cannot be used for Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). This adapter is NOT supported on macOS.

Chipset

The USB2-E100 features an ASIX AX88772A chipset for fast 10/100Mbps network speeds and maximum compatibility with devices using a USB 2.0/3.0 port.

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Driver

32/64-bit drivers for Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista and XP
Drivers built into Linux kernel 2.6.35 and higher
Chrome OS is supported with the latest updates
macOS not supported
Not recommended for streaming devices from any manufacturer

In the Box

USB2-E100 Fast Ethernet adapter
Driver CD
Quick Install Guide

Using the driver CD is optional. You can find drivers in Downloads.

In The Box

Item and Quantity	Item Notes
1x USB 2.0 100Mbps Ethernet Adapter
1x Software Installation Disc
1x Quick Start Guide

Power

Port	Placement	Power Host / Device	Connection Type	Notes	Voltage	Amperage	Wattage
USB-A to Host	Cable End	Device		Bus Powered (No Power Adapter)	0.0W

Connection To Host

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features
1x USB-A	Cable End	USB 2.0 (480Mbps)

Wired Network

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features	Chipset
100 Megabit Ethernet	Front	100BASE-TX		AX88772 ASIX

Physical Stats

Item	Size (H x W x D) or Length	Weight	SKU or Part Number
USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter	2 x 3 x 7.5 centimeters 0.8 x 1.2 x 3 inches	24 grams 0.8 ounces	USB2-E100

Compatible With

Microsoft Windows—11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP
Linux—Kernel 2.6.35 and higher
Chrome OS—Support with up-to-date systems
Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and Switch—Compatible with no driver

Not Compatible With

macOS
Not recommended for use with FreeBSD or pfSense
Not recommended for streaming devices from any manufacturer

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Performance

Full 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet performance over the USB 2.0 480Mbps bus
Powered through the USB connection—no power cord needed
Ethernet port connects to any 10/100Mbps network
Widely used, and compatible, ASIX AX88772 chipset

Note: When accessing sites on the Internet, the bandwidth provided by your internet service provider will likely determine your ultimate speeds.

Plugable Gigabit Ethernet Comparison Chart

This comparison chart looks at Plugable's line of USB Gigabit Adapters across important categories to help you choose the one for your needs


	USB2-E100 $24.95 USD	USB2-E1000 $23.95 USD	USB3-E1000 $19.95 USD	USBC-E1000 $18.95 USD
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 3.0	USB-C
Network Speed	10/100mbps	10/100/1000mbps* (see product page for further details)	10/100/1000mbps	10/100/1000mbps
System Compatibility	Compatible with Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. (Driver download may be required) Not supported for macOS	Compatible with Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. (Driver download may be required) Not supported for macOS	Compatible with Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. (Driver download may be required) Not supported for macOS	Compatible with Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. (Driver download may be required) Not supported for macOS

Driver Installation

On Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 8 systems, the driver is built in. Just plug in the USB side of the adapter. Windows will setup the driver for the first time
On Windows 7 systems with Windows Update enabled, just leave the network cable connected to a different network adapter (so Windows Update can be reached) or enabling WiFi and just plug in the USB side of the adapter. Windows will look for the best driver
Drivers for many platforms (including Windows 7 or older, Linux, Windows CE, etc.) are available in the Downloads section
The complete list of drivers and supported platforms for the AX88772 chip in the Plugable USB2-E100 is available on the ASIX AX88772
Drivers can also be installed via the included CD

Questions? We're here to help! Please reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com.

Windows PCs with internet access via another network adapter should automatically download and install drivers from Windows Update without a separate download.

If you experience issues with the adapter, first try applying the latest drivers from ASIX, available here

ARM-based Windows versions, such as Windows RT and Windows X, are not supported.

As of macOS 10.15, we do not officially support the use of these adapters on macOS. Please see our Knowledge Base article for details.

Platform	Important Notes	Date	Version and Download
Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, and XP		September 2015	Download
macOS 10.6 to 10.15.x	macOS 10.13-10.14.x requires users to manually approve 3rd party extensions (drivers). Step-by-step instructions for doing so can be found in our Knowledge Base.
Linux Kernel Below 3.2	Linux distributions running kernel 3.2 and higher have the driver built-in to kernel. Older kernel versions require download and compile.

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