Customer Reviews for StarTech USB Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (PX0163)
28 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 24, 2014
Worked instantly and perfectly with Win10 T.P.
I purchased this to upgrade my laptop that had 10/100 Ethernet. Later, I installed Win10 Tech Preview on my desktop, and the Intel driver for the I218v gigabit Ethernet adapter wasn't compatible. Dug this adapter out of a drawer, plugged it in to USB3, and instantly had gigabit Ethernet. It's a great performer - I'm impressed all over again. Thanks, StarTech!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 8, 2021
Disappointed it does not work in MacOS Big Sur
I was very happy with this adapter, but I have upgraded to MacOS Big Sur and the adapter is no longer supported. I'm disappointed there is not an updated driver for it.
Akilaq
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startech.com
Posted Nov 16, 2024
It works awesome for my chromebook
You can see the photo and the chromebook ethernet notification in the photos below. And thank you for finally making ethernet possible on my chromebook. I also got very fast speeds.
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Uncle Joe
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startech.com
Posted Jul 2, 2023
Well something is obviously not right
I purchased this in March 2023 so that I could have a USB Wake-On-Lan.
Not only does that not work, but the gigabit speed it not there.
Using the built-it RJ-45 of my laptop, does give me the expected speed, so something is obviously wrong.
Not only does that not work, but the gigabit speed it not there.
Using the built-it RJ-45 of my laptop, does give me the expected speed, so something is obviously wrong.
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0a33908
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Posted Mar 14, 2023
Works
Works fine. It is plug and play, even with my Android phone.
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Dave
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Dell
Posted Mar 7, 2023
It works!
My ISP guy was apprehensive about this adapter when setting me up, said everything was router/ethernet/wireless and my attempt to run a no-ethernet laptop (USB-C only for internet) on a wired connection might be doomed... He was actually surprised when it worked perfectly, even without being able to use the included CD set up disc (nobody has CD's anymore!)
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Mike M
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Dell
Posted Jan 24, 2023
USB
Works well. Very fast internet
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Mike
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Dell
Posted Jan 24, 2023
USB
Works well. Very fast internet
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Dell
Posted May 1, 2022
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Great for wireless only laptops! Easy to install/setup.
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iamchris2021
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startech.com
Posted Apr 2, 2022
Works with new Macbook Pro (2022)
I bought this a few years back and needed one for a MacBook pro (2022 model with only usb-c ports had use another usb-c to adapter to plug this Ethernet adapter in. Followed the steps offered with this product and it works, full gigabit speed. Great.
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Bentahar
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startech.com
Posted Feb 16, 2022
Unstable on Mac
This adapter works very unstable on Mac Os Mojave, I have to reinstall it over and over again to keep it working. After upgrading to Catalina it worked for one session and the reinstall trick is not working anymore.
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Tugboat Jim
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Dell
Posted Feb 8, 2022
EXCELLENT DEVICE,COMPANY, SUPPORT
This device really delivers what it purports to do, unlike several others I tried which caused far more problems than they solved. And, also unlike the failed others, this company has superb customer and technical support. A winner all around. I will always use their devices instead of others.
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Marc
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Dell
Posted Sep 27, 2021
Its pretty good, not sure if it's the best
Its pretty good, not sure if it's the best
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wleingang
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startech.com
Posted Sep 15, 2021
Works great on MacOS Big Sur with beta driver
I keep this plugged into my external monitor. Did not work until I downloaded the beta driver. Now it works great with my 16" macbook pro running MacOS Big Sur.
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Pam
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Dell
Posted Jul 16, 2021
Worth it
Not as efficient as having onboard gigabit ethernet, but it has improved my throughput. I recommend it
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DS1988
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startech.com
Posted Jun 20, 2021
Works supperb in many applications
I've got 2 of these plus a slightly earlier version originally purchased to use for PXE booting Windows laptops, tablets and PCs. Don't seem to have any issue in Windows 10, windows updates you can bet are likely to mess many things up and I even seen it mess up Graphics cards, network cards etc. I suggest if you buy this to make sure that it will fit the intended use a...
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NetworkEngineer
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startech.com
Posted Apr 6, 2021
No Big Sur compatibility
Device incompatible with Big Sur. The OS is almost a year old, but Start Tech is sitting on their bum rather than supporting their products
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jmarch
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startech.com
Posted Jan 8, 2021
Disappointed it does not work in MacOS Big Sur
I was very happy with this adapter, but I have upgraded to MacOS Big Sur and the adapter is no longer supported. I'm disappointed there is not an updated driver for it.
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BM
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Dell
Posted Aug 31, 2020
Works with Nintendo Switch and Surface Pro 6
Works great with both the Nintendo switch and the Surface Pro 6. Long enough to close the cover on the switch dock too.
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robcdna
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startech.com
Posted Aug 28, 2020
Really great product and support
Bought the USB3 to Gigabit adaptor a few years ago when I was using a Windows laptop. Changed to Mac. Just downloaded the Driver Package, Followed the instructions and works like a dream. One problem (Mac) handled by StarTech support via Chat and then telephone. Both worked great. No connection in any way with StarTech but all my career in IT (60 years) and can not thin...
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Fran
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Dell
Posted Jul 24, 2020
Great Solution to a Bad Ethernet Motherboard Connection
Easy to install and works great. Highly recommend.
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PCTechJon
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startech.com
Posted Oct 20, 2019
Works good (after a little bit of effort)
First install attempt was unsuccessful (I believe it's because I didn't use "Run as Administrator" when I first ran Setup.exe). I had no Link/Activity LED's. - Although the adapter may work for some without the drivers, they were required for my work laptop. - I had to uninstall the driver from Control Panel as well as the device from Device Manager. - I recommend insta...
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