Add powerful connectivity to your USB-C enabled laptop, tablet or desktop computer. Ideal for mobile use, this USB-C to Ethernet adapter plugs into your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port to provide wired network access, and gives you three USB 3.0 Type-A ports to connect your peripheral devices. Plus you can charge your laptop as you work. It makes a great companion for your MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, Dell XPS 12, or other device. Gain a wired internet connection virtually anywhere you go. The USB-C network adapter provides an Ethernet port that supports full Gigabit bandwidth by harnessing the performance of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. You can connect to a network in locations where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable, and quickly access large files over the network at Gigabit speed. This USB-C Ethernet adapter features a built-in hub with three USB Type-A ports, giving you the freedom to attach additional devices, such as a USB mouse or flash drive. Travel-sized and self-powered, this USB-C network adapter is ideal for mobile use, providing you with wired network connectivity, and letting you plug in extra USB devices. The adapter supports Power Delivery 2.0, so you can use your laptop’s USB-C power adapter to power both your laptop and network adapter. Note: just make sure your laptop’s USB-C based power adapter supports USB Power Delivery 2.0. Simply plug the adapter into the USB Type-C port on your laptop and connect to your network. It automatically installs once you connect it, and works with a wide range of operating systems such as Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS. The US1GC303APD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.