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- Allows your PC's to connect to a Gigabit network, to transfer files at a speed of 1000 Mbps, the fastest around!
- Transfers data 100x faster than traditional Ethernet
- Offers a cost-effective upgrade from 10/100 Fast Ethernet
- You can use this adapter for both a laptop PC and a desktop PC, as long as it has a USB port
- Installs easily, with Plug-and-Play capability
- Lifetime warranty
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
The Belkin Gigabit USB 2.0 Network Adapter allows your notebook or desktop computer to connect to a gigabit network. Installing the Adapter allows your computer to share large files over your network quickly and reliably. It can easily be plugged into the USB port of your laptop or desktop PC. USB 2.0 speed at 480 Mbps transferred into GIG speed at 1000 Mbps! How does it work? The Belkin 5-Port Gigabit Switch provides the central connection point for your gigabit 10/100/1000 network. Position your Gigabit Switch within cable length of your computer and servers and connect your Belkin Category 6 cables. A Gigabit USB 2.0 Network Adapter connects a notebook or desktop computer to your Gigabit Ethernet switch.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This was recognised immediately on my 2011 MacBook Air 13", running Lion, and appears to work perfectly. No driver installs were necessary. I haven't assessed the actual speed yet, but in theory it should be faster than the 100Mb/s adapter that Apple sells for roughly the same price. Those blue LEDs *are* very bright, though!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Product works just as advertised, even with Windows 7. Haven't had a single problem or dropped connection since installing.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Physical device:
The product is a small, robustly designed device that connects to the computer using a free USB 2.0 port.
It does not require an external mains power adapter to function.
This product is ideal for laptops.
If plugged in to the back of a desktop computer it would still conceal a few nearby connectors. However, this isnt a problem thanks to a bundled USB extension cable (20cm in length)
Software:
For windows 7, the drivers are *not* included on the CD and must be downloaded from the Belkin website. The 32 bit drivers will work on a 64bit version of Windows 7 and installation is simple.
The product had drivers for Linux bundled on the CD, although I have not tested these.
Thankfully, this product does not require installation of any ropey middleware applications that perform no real purpose other than replace functionality of the operating system.
Usage:
On windows 7, this device needs drivers to be installed before it can be used - so is not plug and play out of the box unfortunately. Once drivers are installed the device will function without issue.
The device has 3 blue LEDs on the front, which are amazingly bright in operation (I think it could be used as a torch!).
Unusually, the device does seem to get quite hot - it is noticeable after only a few minutes of operation.
Summary:
Nice little device very handy - robustly designed and bundled with all required accessories. There was not too much packaging to remove either. Works seamlessly once drivers are installed.
Only criticisms are:
CD did not have drivers for windows 7 (although this is not unusual for most electronic products) - if using windows 7, download the drivers from the website before install, to be honest it makes sense to do this anyway for all distributions (since driver CD will normally contain only older, out of date driver versions anyway).
Not a plug and play USB device - since you need to install drivers to use it on windows 7.
The product is a small, robustly designed device that connects to the computer using a free USB 2.0 port.
It does not require an external mains power adapter to function.
This product is ideal for laptops.
If plugged in to the back of a desktop computer it would still conceal a few nearby connectors. However, this isnt a problem thanks to a bundled USB extension cable (20cm in length)
Software:
For windows 7, the drivers are *not* included on the CD and must be downloaded from the Belkin website. The 32 bit drivers will work on a 64bit version of Windows 7 and installation is simple.
The product had drivers for Linux bundled on the CD, although I have not tested these.
Thankfully, this product does not require installation of any ropey middleware applications that perform no real purpose other than replace functionality of the operating system.
Usage:
On windows 7, this device needs drivers to be installed before it can be used - so is not plug and play out of the box unfortunately. Once drivers are installed the device will function without issue.
The device has 3 blue LEDs on the front, which are amazingly bright in operation (I think it could be used as a torch!).
Unusually, the device does seem to get quite hot - it is noticeable after only a few minutes of operation.
Summary:
Nice little device very handy - robustly designed and bundled with all required accessories. There was not too much packaging to remove either. Works seamlessly once drivers are installed.
Only criticisms are:
CD did not have drivers for windows 7 (although this is not unusual for most electronic products) - if using windows 7, download the drivers from the website before install, to be honest it makes sense to do this anyway for all distributions (since driver CD will normally contain only older, out of date driver versions anyway).
Not a plug and play USB device - since you need to install drivers to use it on windows 7.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Useful, especially with a laptop
One laptop I used quite recently had a failed Wi-Fi card. Connecting and disconnecting an Ethernet lead was a pain because it allowed easy connection but would allow the cable to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
Works with Windows 7 64 bit and VMWare Workstation
Great USB / Ethernet adaptor, works with Windows 7 (64 bit) and VMWare Workstation 8. Ideal for use as a physical NIC to connect your virtual (GNS3 or VMWare) setup to the real... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stephen Horsey
GREAT - it works, with my ultrabook
GREAT - if you have a ultrabook (acer s3)then this is an ideal partner as ultrabooks have limited ports due to the thinness of the case... Read more
Published 5 months ago by seymo54
Not for VISTA
This product is well made but not suitable for Windows Vista or more recent windows. First, I connected the PC to internet using the wireless connection to see if it can install... Read more
Published 5 months ago by DDBE
Be Wary
The item description says, wrongly, that this device can transfer data at 1000Mbps yes the Ethernet side of this does have that speed however USB 2. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. T. R. Manning
Performs as expected
Tested on a MacBook Air 13" i5 (2011) under 10.7.2 and also under 10.6.8 on another Mac
IT DOES WORK OUT OF THE BOX on both systems, no need to install drivers. Read more
IT DOES WORK OUT OF THE BOX on both systems, no need to install drivers. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mowgli
No Windows Vista 64-bit drivers - but I got it to work anyway.
Bought this to replace the faulty on-board network card in an ageing Shuttle SN21G5 running Windows Vista 64-bit. OK, I know. Read more
Published 8 months ago by fishbiscuits
Excellent product
I got this adapter mainly to support 64-bit Win 7. All others I tried have failed, they only work on 32-bit Win 7. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Balasubramaniam
Belkin Gigabit Adapter
Ideal as I brought some cheap brands before that gave me continuous problems but with this Belkin adapter, have had no problems.
Published 11 months ago by Shabz
Works, but NOT gigabit speeds - be warned
I knew about this before I bought the product, but it should be said that the 'Gigabit' in the title is essentially a scam...
First off - the adapter does work, nicely. Read more
First off - the adapter does work, nicely. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Middlewingnut
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