The Satechi 2-in-1 USB 3.0 Aluminum 3 Port Hub and Ethernet Port not only adds 3 USB 3.0 ports to your laptop or desktop, but also allows you to connect your device directly to your network via USB port. Designed to match Macs, iMacs, and MacBooks, its metallic silver finish complements Apple computers. 3 USB 3.0 Ports The addition of 3 USB 3.0 ports helps avoid the problem of having an Ethernet adapter take up precious USB ports. Connect up to 3 devices using one USB port. Featuring USB 3.0, this hub provides quick and reliable data transfer rates of up to 5.0Gbps for HDDs, digital cameras, flash drives, smartphones, tablets, & more. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1. Fast USB 3.0 and Gigabit solution Computers limited to 10/100Mbps Ethernet will experience faster transfers when plugged into a Gigabit Ethernet network using this Ethernet adapter. This Ethernet Adapter supports 10/100/1000Mbps for high-speed connectivity, important for file sharing, downloads, streaming, web videos, & more. Use this Ethernet adapter to participate on multiple networks, replace damaged Ethernet ports, add a physical network connection to wireless-only systems, & replace network cards. This Ethernet adapter is not intended for use in connecting USB devices like a printer to a network. Compact Design Powered via USB, the lightweight and compact design makes it easy to carry in a laptop bag, backpack, purse, or suitcase & doesn"t take up precious desktop space. Compatible with: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8: Microsoft Surface, Sony Vaio, Dell Inspiron, Lenovo ThinkPad, Acer Chromebook, ViewSonic gTablet, Asus EEE Slate, Asus EEE Pad Transformer, Asus EEE Pad Slider, and more Apple: MacBook, iMac Linux Please note: This hub functions as a USB hub only, to connect USB 3.0, 2.0, USB 1.1 devices to your computer, and is not a standalone device charger.