Overview * Leveraging the high-bandwidth (5 Gbps, 10x faster than USB 2.0) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, Cable Matters USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter adds Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity to a laptop or desktop through a USB 3.0 port at full bandwidth. * This compact USB 3.0 network adapter is backward compatible with older USB 2.0/1.x computer systems (speed limited by USB bus), making it the ideal portable replacement network adapter or laptop accessory. Instructions Setup is a breeze. Plug and play after one time driver installation Specifications * IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T) compatible * Crossover Detection and Auto-Correction (Auto MDIX) * Supports Backpressure Routing and IEEE 802.3x Flow Control for Full-Duplex (FDX) and Half-Duplex (HDX) Systems * Supports Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X * Backward Compatible with USB 2.0/1.x Compatibility *Compatible with Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.8, and Some Linux kernels * NOT Compatible with Windows RT, Android, and Chrome OS devices Package Contents * Cable Matters USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter * User Manual * Driver CD