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product_id: 53323431
title: "Amazon Basics USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Internet Adapter, Black, 1-Pack"
brand: "amazon basics"
price: "A$24"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Amazon Basics"
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# USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) Amazon Basics USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Internet Adapter, Black, 1-Pack

**Brand:** amazon basics
**Price:** A$24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌐 Stay Wired, Stay Ahead — The Ultimate USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter for Power Users

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Amazon Basics USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Internet Adapter, Black, 1-Pack by amazon basics
- **How much does it cost?** A$24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/53323431-amazon-basics-usb-3-0-to-10-100-1000-gigabit)

## Best For

- amazon basics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amazon basics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Seamlessly connect your laptop with no driver hassle—just plug in and go.
- • **Eco-Friendly Efficiency:** Smart Green Ethernet technology reduces power consumption without sacrificing performance.
- • **Compact & Durable Design:** Sleek metal casing and lightweight build make it the perfect travel companion for pros on the move.
- • **Blazing Fast Gigabit Speeds:** Experience ultra-reliable 1000 Mbps wired internet for lag-free streaming and downloads.
- • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Windows 8.1+ and Mac OS—future-proof your connectivity.

## Overview

The Amazon Basics USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter delivers fast, reliable wired internet connectivity at speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Featuring plug-and-play setup with Windows 8.1+ and Mac OS compatibility, it supports energy-efficient Ethernet standards to reduce power use. Its compact, metal-encased design ensures durability and portability, making it an essential accessory for professionals needing stable network connections on modern laptops without built-in Ethernet ports.

## Description

From the manufacturer A Fast, Reliable Connection With this desertcart Basics USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter, you can easily connect your USB 3.0 device to a router, modem, Uses & Compatibility For faster data-transfer speeds,the desertcart Basics USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter can be used to add wired network support to USB 2.0 laptops or desktops. USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Adapter The desertcart Basics USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7(does not support Windows RT or Android). desertcart Basics Product desertcart Basics offers everyday items for your home, office, garden and more.

Review: Works well, recommended - Seems to be well made, plug and play function, no drivers needed, seems to work well and speedily on my home PC to Router wired connection, as the LAN port of PC has gone faulty, cheaper than buying an internal PCI card or having PC repaired, and apart from it taking up a Rear PC USB port I'm very happy with the performance, would recommend it to replace or add an extra LAN connection to an older PC.
Review: Excellent USB 3 to Ethernet adapter - I recently purchased a new Razer Blade 15 Advanced laptop which unfortunately doesn't actually come with a built-in Ethernet port. For day-to-day use I don't actually need an Ethernet port because the wireless performance on the laptop is excellent but the recovery disk for my backup software, Acronis True Image, doesn't seem to support Wireless and in the event of needing to recover from backup I would need an Ethernet adapter. The adapter arrived well packaged in a cardboard box and also came with a driver CD. For Windows 10 I didn't actually need the CD and Windows detected and installed the USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter as an 'ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter'. The adapter has a short moulded USB 3 Type A plug and lead that connects into a small metal cased box that houses the Ethernet port. The Ethernet port also has the usual orange and green LEDs for link state and connection speed. So far I've been delighted with this desertcart Basics USB 3 to Ethernet adapter. I can't say that I've ever heard of 'ASIX' as a chipset manufacturer but I've been really impressed with the performance of this one so far. In Windows, file transfers alone consistently exceeded 100MB/s for large files and the latency is also very low. The adapter does not seem to get warm, even after heavy usage. The best thing for me is that the Acronis True Image USB recovery disk also recognises this USB Ethernet adapter and allows me to backup to/restore from to my NAS perfectly. A lot of the negative reviews for this product seem to be around compatibility (or lack of) with MacOS so I cannot comment on that, but I've had absolutely 0 issues with this and Windows 10. Some users also said their adapters died unexpectedly after a short amount of time. If this turns out to be the case for me then I'll certainly update my review. Overall I couldn't be happier with this USB to Ethernet adapter. Pros: - Excellent value - Works perfectly with Windows 10 (no drivers required) - LInk state/connection indicator LEDs - Feels well made with the Ethernet port enclosed in a metal chasis - Excellent performance (consistently more than 100MB/s on large file transfers across a gigabit LAN) - Works perfectly with Acronis True Image recovery USB/CD (outside of Windows environment) Cons: - Honestly, none

## Features

- Connects a USB 3.0 device (computer/laptop) to a router, modem, or network switch to deliver Gigabit Ethernet to your network connection. Does not support smart TV or gaming console (e.g. Nintendo Switch)
- Supported features include Wake-on-LAN function, Green Ethernet & IEEE 802.3az-2010 (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
- Supports IPv4/IPv6 pack Checksum Offload Engine (COE) to reduce Cental Processing Unit (CPU) loading
- Compatible with Windows 8.1 or higher, Mac OS
- Note: In order to release the RJ45 connector, please press down the nails on connector to pull out.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00M77HMU0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 698 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 8 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
| Box Contents | USB 3.0 to ethernet adapter x1 |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Brand Name | Amazon Basics |
| Color | Black |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Compatible devices | Laptop |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 26,658 Reviews |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second |
| Data link protocol | Ethernet |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00841710101713, 00841710106510, 00841710158199 |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet, USB |
| Hardware interface | Ethernet , USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 18.4L x 2.4W x 1.6H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 33 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| Product dimensions | 18.4L x 2.4W x 1.6H centimetres |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Amazon Basics
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible Operating System Family:** ChromeOS, Linux, MacOS, Windows
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop
- **Data link protocol:** Ethernet
- **Data transfer rate:** 1000 Megabits Per Second
- **Hardware interface:** Ethernet, USB
- **Item weight:** 33 Grams
- **Minimum Required Operating System Version:** Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, Windows 8.1
- **Product dimensions:** 18.4L x 2.4W x 1.6H centimetres

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What chipset does it have? Realtek or Asix?**
A: ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet

**Q: Will this make any usb hard drive available on a home network? Plug & play?**
A: No...You should connect your hard disk to either your PC / Mac and share the folders on your network or you can connect your hard disk to your router (if it has a USB port).

**Q: What if you do not have a CD Port on your computer?**
A: If you use Windows, it will probably install the drivers automatically. If not you can search for AX88179 in google. It's the second result.

**Q: Tried on my Mac - installation failed?**
A: It doesn’t work. You will need a thunderbolt to Ethernet adaptor (for early MacBook Air, or whatever Apple specific port is available on your device for newer models)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well, recommended
*by I***R on 3 December 2025*

Seems to be well made, plug and play function, no drivers needed, seems to work well and speedily on my home PC to Router wired connection, as the LAN port of PC has gone faulty, cheaper than buying an internal PCI card or having PC repaired, and apart from it taking up a Rear PC USB port I'm very happy with the performance, would recommend it to replace or add an extra LAN connection to an older PC.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent USB 3 to Ethernet adapter
*by T***Y on 30 August 2019*

I recently purchased a new Razer Blade 15 Advanced laptop which unfortunately doesn't actually come with a built-in Ethernet port. For day-to-day use I don't actually need an Ethernet port because the wireless performance on the laptop is excellent but the recovery disk for my backup software, Acronis True Image, doesn't seem to support Wireless and in the event of needing to recover from backup I would need an Ethernet adapter. The adapter arrived well packaged in a cardboard box and also came with a driver CD. For Windows 10 I didn't actually need the CD and Windows detected and installed the USB 3.0 Ethernet adapter as an 'ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter'. The adapter has a short moulded USB 3 Type A plug and lead that connects into a small metal cased box that houses the Ethernet port. The Ethernet port also has the usual orange and green LEDs for link state and connection speed. So far I've been delighted with this Amazon Basics USB 3 to Ethernet adapter. I can't say that I've ever heard of 'ASIX' as a chipset manufacturer but I've been really impressed with the performance of this one so far. In Windows, file transfers alone consistently exceeded 100MB/s for large files and the latency is also very low. The adapter does not seem to get warm, even after heavy usage. The best thing for me is that the Acronis True Image USB recovery disk also recognises this USB Ethernet adapter and allows me to backup to/restore from to my NAS perfectly. A lot of the negative reviews for this product seem to be around compatibility (or lack of) with MacOS so I cannot comment on that, but I've had absolutely 0 issues with this and Windows 10. Some users also said their adapters died unexpectedly after a short amount of time. If this turns out to be the case for me then I'll certainly update my review. Overall I couldn't be happier with this USB to Ethernet adapter. Pros: - Excellent value - Works perfectly with Windows 10 (no drivers required) - LInk state/connection indicator LEDs - Feels well made with the Ethernet port enclosed in a metal chasis - Excellent performance (consistently more than 100MB/s on large file transfers across a gigabit LAN) - Works perfectly with Acronis True Image recovery USB/CD (outside of Windows environment) Cons: - Honestly, none

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for everyday use — but not suitable for firewalls, servers or virtualized networking
*by M***. on 24 November 2025*

I bought this adapter to use in a Proxmox cluster while testing pfSense and OPNsense firewall VMs. Although the adapter works and is detected as an ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, I found it could not deliver full gigabit performance under load. On my 900 Mbps internet connection the adapter consistently delivered around 600 Mbps download and ~150 Mbps upload, whereas my Intel PCIe network card in the same setup had no issue reaching the full 900 Mbps both ways. This seems to be a limitation of the ASIX chipset, which uses a lot of CPU and doesn’t perform well when used as a WAN interface or in virtualization or firewall environments. That said, I want to be clear: ✔ For normal home users, laptops, and general wired connections, this adapter is absolutely fine. It installs automatically, works reliably, and provides a stable wired connection for everyday browsing, streaming, or office work. ❌ But for advanced users running: Proxmox / VMware pfSense or OPNsense Server workloads High-speed WAN routing Anything requiring sustained >700 Mbps throughput …this adapter is not the right choice. In these cases, an Intel-based NIC or a 2.5GbE Realtek RTL8156B USB adapter performs much better. Overall, a good value adapter for basic network connectivity, but not suitable for firewall, virtualization, or high-performance networking. Why 4 stars? ✔ Works well for general consumers Most people buying this will use it for laptops, desktops, or temporary wired connections. For that purpose, the adapter works correctly. ✔ Good value It’s inexpensive, plug-and-play, and does what Amazon says for typical users. ✔ Your issue is specific to advanced use cases The performance problem is not something most buyers will ever encounter. USB adapters (especially ASIX) are known to perform poorly under Proxmox/pfSense/OPNsense — but that's outside the intended consumer usage. ✘ But… it's not suitable for high-performance or professional networking So a perfect 5 stars isn’t appropriate either.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*