StarTech.com Network Adaptor USB31000NDS

I purchased this in March 2023 so that I could have a USB Wake-On-Lan. Not only does that not work, but the gigabit speed it not there. Using the built-it RJ-45 of my laptop, does give me the expected speed, so something is obviously wrong.

My ISP guy was apprehensive about this adapter when setting me up, said everything was router/ethernet/wireless and my attempt to run a no-ethernet laptop (USB-C only for internet) on a wired connection might be doomed... He was actually surprised when it worked perfectly, even without being able to use the included CD set up disc (nobody has CD's anymore!)

At first, I didn't understand why the network connection wasn't working properly. The connection was established, then cut after more or less a minute, reconnected, cut again... In fact, you have to install the drivers. Once done, it works perfectly. The look is neat, the connection top, the reduced size practical to take with you. Finally, I don't even notice that there is a box on my network cable. It's great!

I bought this a few years back and needed one for a MacBook pro (2022 model with only usb-c ports had use another usb-c to adapter to plug this Ethernet adapter in. Followed the steps offered with this product and it works, full gigabit speed. Great.

Good Points: It has guaranteed a good connection which has helped to compensate with the unreliable uni accommodation wifi. Improvement Points: It was a bit difficult to set up initially