UGREEN Ethernet Adapter, Gigabit Lan Network Adapter 1000Mbps USB 3.0 to RJ45 Adaptor for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP; Linux; Mac OS 10.6 and Higher, Compatible with Macbook, Nintendo Switch etc.

I bought this after reading other reviews about the performance with the Firestick 4k. My firestick was connected to my router via WiFi (5g connection) and streaming was, by and large, usually fine. Occasionally we'd have the odd buffering issue, but watching content from Prime, Youtube, Netflix etc was pretty much fine. The massive issue that I had though was streaming content from my NAS drive (WD My Cloud Home) which is connected to my router via ethernet. Trying to play anything 4k from it was HORRENDOUS. Videos would start and play, and a few minutes in, you'd get the 'spinning wheel of doom' where it would buffer. Now I like my videos to be super-high quality - most of my 4k videos are 30, 40, even 50gb in size. I guess that the amount of bandwidth that the wireless module on the firestick can handle is not sufficient to cope with such a massive amount of data that I was asking for it to. So after doing a lot of digging and research, opted for this particular make and model, as it's one of the few gigabit ethernet adapters out there that is compatible with the firestick - and let me tell you, it has worked wonders! When I load up a 50gb video file from my NAS drive now, it starts playing INSTANTLY with zero buffering. Want to skip ahead 10 minutes? If I did that when I was on WiFi, I may as well have gone and put the kettle on for a brew because it'd take a good 2 minutes to catch up (buffering... buffering...) - now when I skip, there's zero delay. Yes, you do need to buy at OTG power cable, but they're only a couple of quid. All in all, I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

I bought this item for two purposes: to use with my laptop on the odd occasion where I need a wired network connection, and also to provide a stable Ethernet connection for my Nintendo Switch. I'm pleased to say it satisfies on both counts, and is well-priced when compared to the official offering from Nintendo, and other similar adapters. The item was nicely packaged in an easy-to-open box, containing the adapter itself, a mini-CD containing drivers, and an instruction leaflet. Mac users need to download the driver from the manufacturer's website (searching the Downloads area by product number was the easiest way as they have a lot of similar devices). Once the driver was installed and my Mac rebooted, the adapter worked perfectly. When connected to the Nintendo Switch, the cable is long enough to allow you to use the rear USB port and close the flap with the main body of the adapter outside on the right. Once connected to your router via Ethernet cable, you just need to go into the Switch's network settings and select the wired connection. I didn't even need to reboot the console. Once you see the wi-fi icon change to a wired icon you know you've been successful. I understand (but haven't tested) that this will also work with the Wii U. I'll confirm later and will update the review. Edit: This adapter doesn't work with the Wii U. This alternative is listed as compatible with Wii U (and Switch): UGREEN Ethernet Adapter, USB Network Adapter ,USB 2.0 to RJ45 Lan Adapter,Support Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U, for Macbook, Chromebook,Windows 10, 8.1,Mac OS X 10.11,Surface Pro,Linux Black . I guess the Wii U doesn't have drivers for the newer chipset, whereas the Switch is backwards-compatible with older adapters.

Fantastic product. I connected it to my sky q booster and it works like a charm to my laptop which has no RJ45 (ethernet) port. But do unplug from pc when finished, as I left it in when I turned off my booster and every so often my computer would constantly play the Windows unplug sound. That was annoying but that seems like a problem with the pc rather than the product. U GREEN are also a fantastic company, I've bought many electronics from them and I haven't been disappointed.

When I bought my Switch, I was disappointed to see there was no Ethernet port option. Any gamer worth their salt will tell you that a wired connection is the way to go if you are able to, especially with fast paced games like Smash Bros. Even worse, they want you to pay out the nose for their "official" adapter for a feature that should have been built into the system. After some research online, I learned you just needed an adapter with the same chipset. And so I bought this nifty little device that basically performs exactly the same as the official adapter. Just open the back of the dock, plug it in and close it up, the cable is long enough for the box to poke out for easy access, which is small enough not to be too intrusive. Just plug in your Ethernet cable, and hey presto, your online experience is already more bearable! So if you plan to play your Switch online with a wired connection, save your money on the overpriced official adapter and buy this one instead. Very pleased. (p.s. although you can plug this into the USB ports outside the dock, I recommend using the one inside as it will give you better performance. Have fun!)

Excellent arrived on time and quality as expected

I bought this ethernet adapter after a lot of searching around for one which would work with Android. The chipset used by this adapter is an AX88179 which works on android devices. I have tested it on 2 of my android devices - a Lenovo Tab V7 (Android 9) and a Xiaomi MiPad 4 (Android 10 custom rom). It worked on both the devices. If your android phone / tablet supports OTG, this should most probably work with it (although keep in mind that not all android devices gives you the option to set static IP on the ethernet connection - my use case required this and only the Lenovo had the option to set static IP) I also tested this on one of my windows 10 laptops without an ethernet port and it worked fine (windows automatically installed the drivers). There is a CD included in the box with a link to the latest drivers if you want to update the driver. Alternatively you can get it from ugreen website. It's a bit expensive, but if you are looking for Android compatibility, this product is worth it.

Muy útil. Usado en una consola Switch.

المنتج فخم وفكلي ازمه لان منفذ الايثرنت عندي خرب وعن تجربه جدا كويس وكاني شابكه بمنفذ ايثرنت

Comprei para usar com nintento switch v2, funciona muito bem.

UGREEN as a relevantly new brand in PC gadgets has made a name for itself synonymous with quality. the Gbps adapter lives to its hype in all aspects: 1 Aesthetics: well crafted, excellent machining, LED's are properly enclosed in metal jacket, cable is durable and well shielded 2 performance is well matched with top tier brands and even exceeds some. 3 driver install is slightly cumbersome as it's not listed under W10, yet it downloads fast, and installs in a breeze, plenty of options and features from device manager too. 4 Finally Seller is honest, fast, and listed this adapter exactly as it came in reality. Recommended