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7.7
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TP-Link UE300 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
A small USB 3.0 to gigabit Ethernet dongle, using a Realtek RTL8153 chipset and a foldable design.
- USB 3.0
- RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
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The short version
TP-Link's UE300 adds one gigabit Ethernet port over USB 3.0 using a Realtek RTL8153 chipset, in a small foldable body. TP-Link lists plug-and-play support on Windows and recent macOS versions, plus Chrome OS and Linux compatibility, with only very old macOS releases needing a driver. It suits ultrabooks without Ethernet ports. Its ceiling is 1 Gbps, so multi-gig networks need a 2.5G adapter, and no retail price could be confirmed here.
Pros
- Gigabit Ethernet over USB 3.0
- Realtek RTL8153 chipset
- Foldable, portable design
- Broad OS support including Linux and Chrome OS
Cons
- Limited to 1 Gbps
- TP-Link's compatibility list stops at Mac OS 10.14 on this page
- No readable US retail price today
Best for
- Ultrabooks and thin laptops without Ethernet ports
- Reliable wired connections on travel
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Full specifications
Core
- From
- USB 3.0
- To
- RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Compatibility notes
- Mac OS 10.6 to 10.8 needs a TP-Link driver download; newer systems are plug-and-play per TP-Link.
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Common questions
Do I need a driver for the UE300?
TP-Link says it is plug-and-play on Windows and recent macOS versions. Only Mac OS 10.6 to 10.8 needs a driver from TP-Link's website.
How fast is it?
It is rated for up to 1000 Mbps over USB 3.0, so it will not benefit 2.5G or faster networks.
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