Trendnet USB 3.0 to Gigabit Adapter + Hub - Features, Specifications and More

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Trendnet USB 3.0 to Gigabit Adapter + Hub
Features, Specifications and More
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Overview:

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TRENDnet’s USB 3.0 to Gigabit Adapter + USB Hub, model TU3-ETGH3, adds a Gigabit Ethernet port and three 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to a Windows® or Mac® computer. The TU3- ETGH3 is also compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. An included optional power adapter provides full power to power hungry USB devices.

 Trendnet TU3-ETGH3 Profile

 

Features:

  • Gigabit Ethernet - Adds a Gigabit Ethernet port
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - Adds three USB 3.0 ports which support 5 Gbps speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 port
  • Flexible Connector - Attached flexible 10 cm (4 in.) USB 3.0 cable accommodates most installation scenarios
  • Operating Systems - Compatible with Windows® and Mac® operating systems
  • Compatibility - Compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports
  • Power - Optional adapter ensures operability of power hungry connected USB devices

 

 

Specifications:

Device Interfaces:

  • 1 x type-A (male) USB 3.0 connector
  • 3 x type-A (female) USB 3.0 ports
  • 1 x Gigabit port


System Compatibility:

  • Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP; Mac® OS 10.6 - 10.9

Maximum Data Rate:

  • Up to 2 Gbps (Gigabit Port)
  • Up to 5 Gbps (USB Port)


Special Features:

  • Energy saving GREENnet technology

 

On the last page, we'll take a look at performance of the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet port as well as talk about USB 3.0 performance and see if this unit can work on a Chromebook as well.