Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
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Is this supported for Microsoft Windows 10?
nicolesharp100
on Jan 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I have used it on two different laptops running Windows 10. One is a Lenovo Yoga 370 plugging directly into a USB-C port. The other is an older ASUS laptop with only USB-A ports, so I used a USB-C female to USB-A male adapter added onto this Ethernet adapter and it worked perfectly.
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- Gregory G on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I have used it on two different laptops running Windows 10. One is a Lenovo Yoga 370 plugging directly into a USB-C port. The other is an older ASUS laptop with only USB-A ports, so I used a USB-C female to USB-A male adapter added onto this Ethernet adapter and it worked perfectly.
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- Gregory G on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2019
To test, I don't have windows computer that supports USB C. But in the monoprice full specifications this adapter is compatible with Mac® OS X®, Chrome OS™, Windows®.
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- Ramesh P on Jan 4, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
As long as you have a USB Type C port on your computer, yes, it works fine with MS Windows 10.
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- Vace K on Jan 4, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2018
Yes, I use it on my Dell Latitude running Windows 10 & it works fine.
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- Paul F on Jan 4, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 22, 2018
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Does this work for Ethernet connection to 2019 MacBook Pro 16”? I just transitioned from PC to MBP.
A shopper
on Mar 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes this will work with your new 16-inch MBPro. Just plug into one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports and you'll be good to go!
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- Gretchen M on Mar 17, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes this will work with your new 16-inch MBPro. Just plug into one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports and you'll be good to go!
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- Gretchen M on Mar 17, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 27, 2019
This product works with both mac and windows computers
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- Miles C on Mar 17, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 24, 2019
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Can this be plugged into a Samsung S8 to a laptop to use the phone's data connection for internet?
Homeowner
on Mar 27, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Use the cable that came with the cellphone to connect to the laptop USB port. Turn on tethering in the cellphone. An Ethernet adapter is not necessary.
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- Mark M on Aug 7, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Use the cable that came with the cellphone to connect to the laptop USB port. Turn on tethering in the cellphone. An Ethernet adapter is not necessary.
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- Mark M on Aug 7, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2017
This device plugs into the USB-C which is smaller than the traditional USBs. An ethernet cable is plugged into the other end to aquire the internet. So the answer to your question is NO.
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- Rick E on Aug 8, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2017
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Any one have a link for Mac Mojave driver will work? It is not plug and play on new Mac OS. The previous driver don't work on Mojave. Yes. I tried Realtek download and no joy.
YUNNHON L
on Jan 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I am using this USB-C to Ethernet Adapter as I type this on a 2017 MacBook Air (using a USB-C female to USB-A male adapter since my older MacBook Air only has USB-A ports). I am running macOS Mojave 10.14.3, and I did not have to install any driver, it was plug and play directly.
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- Gregory G on Jan 30, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I am using this USB-C to Ethernet Adapter as I type this on a 2017 MacBook Air (using a USB-C female to USB-A male adapter since my older MacBook Air only has USB-A ports). I am running macOS Mojave 10.14.3, and I did not have to install any driver, it was plug and play directly.
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- Gregory G on Jan 30, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2019
When I first plugged it in, it didn't recognize the aqdapter. I had to create another location in Networks and then found the Adapter. Works very well.
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- Richard G on Apr 13, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2019
I use this on a MacBook Pro 2018 and I'm plugging it in via USB-C directly. It works fine without any extra drivers. Mojave 10.14.2.
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- James C on Feb 6, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2019
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will this support data transfer between macbook pros? i didn't even know this was potentially an issue but comments for a seemingly identical product on amazon (same specs) said it didn't work... i shouldn't need it often for internet but was definitely planning to use it to move 2008 mbp content to a 2016 mbp... thanks!
Michelle Z
on Dec 1, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. This is meant to be connected to a switch or a router to gain network connectivity. From there you may transfer data as necessary through network sharing. I hope this helps, thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 14, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. This is meant to be connected to a switch or a router to gain network connectivity. From there you may transfer data as necessary through network sharing. I hope this helps, thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 14, 2016
Yes. It works with the late 2016 MacBook Pros and Windows PCs. I haven't tried it with the 12 inch MacBook. I haven't tried it with USB-C/USB 3.1 Gen 1, in other words the 5Gbps version of USB-C. I believe the Apple Late 2016 MBP ports support Gen 2 -- as does my Dell XPS 15 9550.
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- Scot F on Dec 18, 2016
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Does this adapter work with Linux?
Jacob K
on Oct 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Work with Ubuntu 18.04; do not need to install any driver. However, the speed is not at Gigabit level, iperf3 test shows a slow 340 Mpbs
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- KEOU C on Feb 19, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Work with Ubuntu 18.04; do not need to install any driver. However, the speed is not at Gigabit level, iperf3 test shows a slow 340 Mpbs
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- KEOU C on Feb 19, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2019
I can’t answer for sure but I think it should.
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- sml on Oct 16, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2016
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Can you PXE boot with this?
A shopper
on Jan 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Good price and great quality. Perfect for fast internet
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- Ronald C on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Good price and great quality. Perfect for fast internet
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- Ronald C on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2018
No idea... I just use this on my Android phone.
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- Kevin D on Jan 15, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2018
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Hi,
I am trying to order this reference but I have been waiting for quite a long time. Any hopes of availability for this week?
Thank you,
I am trying to order this reference but I have been waiting for quite a long time. Any hopes of availability for this week?
Thank you,
JUAN A
on Mar 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The current estimated time of arrival is 5/27/2017. Keep in mind this is only an estimate and does not guarantee that it will be in stock on said date. I would recommend clicking the "Notify Me" button at the top of the page to be emailed if we receive more stock. I hope this helps.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The current estimated time of arrival is 5/27/2017. Keep in mind this is only an estimate and does not guarantee that it will be in stock on said date. I would recommend clicking the "Notify Me" button at the top of the page to be emailed if we receive more stock. I hope this helps.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 28, 2017
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whats the maximum frame size supported?
brad a
on Dec 16, 2017

Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Monoprice USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
BEST ANSWER: When using Realtek's device driver (v10.34) for this Ethernet adapter Windows' Device Manager shows the "Jumbo Frame" property (in the advanced properties tab), and the largest Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Value you can choose is "9KB MTU".
I have not been able to confirm this adapter properly sends and receives 9,000 byte jumbo frames, but some type of jumbo frame support is exposed through Realtek's driver for Windows 10.
I have not been able to confirm this adapter properly sends and receives 9,000 byte jumbo frames, but some type of jumbo frame support is exposed through Realtek's driver for Windows 10.
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- Thaddeus C on Sep 5, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: When using Realtek's device driver (v10.34) for this Ethernet adapter Windows' Device Manager shows the "Jumbo Frame" property (in the advanced properties tab), and the largest Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Value you can choose is "9KB MTU".
I have not been able to confirm this adapter properly sends and receives 9,000 byte jumbo frames, but some type of jumbo frame support is exposed through Realtek's driver for Windows 10.
I have not been able to confirm this adapter properly sends and receives 9,000 byte jumbo frames, but some type of jumbo frame support is exposed through Realtek's driver for Windows 10.
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- Thaddeus C on Sep 5, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2019
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Does it work with Nintendo Switch in Tablet Mode?
A shopper
on Feb 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Just received mine and confirmed that this DOES NOT work with Nintendo Switch.
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- Chris L on Jun 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Just received mine and confirmed that this DOES NOT work with Nintendo Switch.
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- Chris L on Jun 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 31, 2018
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Has Anyone ever used these to power nest IQ cameras?
A shopper
on Jul 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This adapter doesn't provide power over Ethernet, just ethernet connectivity. If you have a separate POE injector to power the camerar, there's no reason this adapter couldn't communicate with the camera.
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- C D T on Feb 12, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This adapter doesn't provide power over Ethernet, just ethernet connectivity. If you have a separate POE injector to power the camerar, there's no reason this adapter couldn't communicate with the camera.
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- C D T on Feb 12, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2017
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Can you use this to run internet connection into a phone when I have no service or over the data limit?
A shopper
on Aug 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No. This just connects hardware with a USB-C connector to a hardwired connection.
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- Robert K on Aug 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No. This just connects hardware with a USB-C connector to a hardwired connection.
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- Robert K on Aug 29, 2018
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Can I use this to connect a Verizon hotspot (Netgear 7730L) , with a USB-C output, directly to my router, to create a internet bridge?
Mark B
on Sep 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It probably can be done, but the 7730L is not meant to be your home internet connection. It seems like you are trying to eliminate the need for a data plan.
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- Rick E on Sep 20, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It probably can be done, but the 7730L is not meant to be your home internet connection. It seems like you are trying to eliminate the need for a data plan.
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- Rick E on Sep 20, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2017
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Has anyone been able to get this to work with an Android device?
A shopper
on Oct 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I am not sure. The unit does not have any power, so if the Android device needs a USB-C connection, it should work
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- Stephen M on Oct 24, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I am not sure. The unit does not have any power, so if the Android device needs a USB-C connection, it should work
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- Stephen M on Oct 24, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2017
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Have you tried connecting this ethernet dongle to an Android phone or tablet to see whether it passes network traffic to and from that device?
M S
on Jan 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would work for getting Ethernet signal to your phone from a router.
This would work for getting Ethernet signal to your phone from a router.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would work for getting Ethernet signal to your phone from a router.
This would work for getting Ethernet signal to your phone from a router.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 26, 2019
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Mac os 15 (Catalina) support?
Nate N
on Apr 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not offer drivers for this adapter.
We would not offer drivers for this adapter.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not offer drivers for this adapter.
We would not offer drivers for this adapter.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 3, 2020
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Is there a version that works with Nintendo Switch?
A shopper
on Apr 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not offer an Ethernet adapter that we know would work with the Nintendo Switch.
We would not offer an Ethernet adapter that we know would work with the Nintendo Switch.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not offer an Ethernet adapter that we know would work with the Nintendo Switch.
We would not offer an Ethernet adapter that we know would work with the Nintendo Switch.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 3, 2020
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How is this different than https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=12909?
Jonathan A
on Jun 27, 2020

Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Monoprice Consul Series USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
BEST ANSWER: Both usb c, both 1g capable the only difference I noticed was slightly better construction / design.
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- Tim H on Jun 27, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Both usb c, both 1g capable the only difference I noticed was slightly better construction / design.
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- Tim H on Jun 27, 2020
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How is this different than https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=34185?
Jonathan A
on Jun 27, 2020

Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Monoprice Consul Series USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
BEST ANSWER: Mono price knows this answer, I only have one, why dont they tell you?
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- Tim B on Jun 27, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Mono price knows this answer, I only have one, why dont they tell you?
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- Tim B on Jun 27, 2020
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Can somebody please post what chipset this adapter uses? I am surprised even in the Tech Specs they don't mention this very important detail
New User U
on Sep 20, 2018
Does anyone know the chipset used by this?
Brady C
on Sep 26, 2018
I am attempting to use this adapter with a brand new 2019 16in MacBook Pro running macOS Catalina 10.15.4 and my computer is not recognizing the adapter at all. What steps can I take to make this work? It is working on a separate 2017 15in MBP, but not the 2019 MBP.
Michael E
on Apr 8, 2020
If Ethernet connection is connected to a POE switch could this carry power to the device as well?
A shopper
on Apr 10, 2020
From the images, it looks like there are no indicators, nor a link light, is that correct?
A shopper
on Dec 13, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5
Easy to use, self explanatory: plug 'n play.
And as always, easy order and quick response from Monoprice!
And as always, easy order and quick response from Monoprice!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Cheap, Does the job
It's a quality dongle.
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Rated 5 out of 5
USB-C to ehternet adapter is a great performer.
Durable, rugged, reliable, inexpensive. Our field technicians use these daily. We are not kind to them so we are able to replace them easily.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ethernet Connection
My state-of-the-art laptop did not have an Ethernet connection. The manufacturer came up wit a good solution, though I thought the cost was high for a simple adapter. The same type of adapter from Monoprice was 1/4 their cost, and has worked perfectly
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
It works!
Great cable. I always expect the best from Monoprice, and this was no different!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works GREAT
Works great, beats Apples price.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great little adapter, simple = bombproof
I have to make sure half a dozen different laptops can all connect directly to local routers... and none of the laptops have Ethernet ports anymore. This is the latest addition to my adapter collection, and it is excellent. Super fast, super simple, great fit & finish. And the polycarbonate case is easy to write on, for sake of organization (there can be a lot of cables and adapters at once!). Sharpie ink won’t rub off.

No frills just function
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
Exactly what I needed
Great connector and works as advertised and connects my laptop to an Internet hardline.
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