USB C to Ethernet Adapter 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub - 1000Mbps Gigabit RJ45 LAN Port, Driver-Free Aluminum Heat Dissipation for MacBook Pro/Dell XPS/Surface Laptop

I bought this USB hub in Aug 2023 to use with a new computer that did not have an ethernet port. I prefer to use ethernet when possible. Shortly after starting to use it, I started having some internet issues. I have quite a bit of older technology and didn't know if the problem was related to compatibility issues with some of the older tech, or with the hub itself. At least all the USB ports on the hub worked great, but I work from home and need a solid internet connection. Observing a consistent WIFI connection one day with a VPN turned on, I decided to switch from wifi to ethernet and plugged a cable into the hub again and see what would happen. Voila! Since then, I make sure my VPN is turned on when I'm going to be online, and I've not had any issues with the ethernet connection through the hub since! For me, using a VPN has made all the difference when connecting via ethernet with this hub. (I don't think the hub required it, I believe it was either my computer or the security suite I use.) I just know that since I started turning on a VPN regularly, internet access has been solid. I love this ethernet hub! (and also appreciate the USB C adapter included as I've used that a few times.)

My laptop PC does not have an ethernet port, so I needed an adapter. This Atolla ethernet/USB hub combo exceeded my expectations. It works great. it not only has ethernet, but it has three USB-A 3.0 ports. I have connected my ethernet cable, a laptop cooling fan, a wireless mouse, and a USB stick. I tried both USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 flash drives and both work. The Logitech wireless mouse does not interfere with the USB flash drive. The ethernet connects fast. However, this adapter does not work with a slim USB external hard drive, but that is likely the fault of the laptop USB-C port and not the adapter - if I connect the hard drive directly into the laptop's USB-C port, it also does not work - so it is the fault of the laptop's USB-C port. I also tried this adapter in a USB-A port with the same result, except it did recognize a slim USB external hard drive, but it would not maintain contact with the PC - it would bling-blong all night long. So, it is useless for an external hard drive. Note, this same hard drive does work properly if connected directly into one of the the laptop's USB-A ports. Thinking perhaps the fan and wireless mouse plus the hard drive are just too much of a power drain on the port, I disconnected the fan and the wireless mouse - but the hard drive still bling-blongs over and over again. However, for my purposes, this adapter is great and solves my issue with this laptop. I connect the adapter to the USB-C port for those three devices mentioned, leaving two USB-A ports free for connecting two external hard drives so I can copy between these two backup drives. It does everything I need, and the hard drive issue is likely the fault of the ports on the laptop, so I gave this adapter 5 stars and bought a few more.

Works great with my new Firestick 4k. I have a thumbdrive, keyboard, and ethernet cable plugged into it. No setup needed. Speeds are faster than over Wifi. It is definitley capable of 1Gbps. My thumbdrive occasionally disconnects but I think that's the Firestick's fault. I also can't connect to other devices on my router. Again, I'm reasonably sure this is the Firestick's fault. Still working on it. Will post back if I find out otherwise. My keyboard/mouse combo lags sometimes but this is normal when it's near other radio signals. I simply connected a USB extension cord to the dongle and made sure it's hanging higher than the Firestick. Works great now. Make sure you're usng the right power cord, and don't use a low-power wall adapter or cable for the device that needs internet (use a fast-charging cable connected to a powerstrip for example.) My Firestick wouldn't even turn on when I used the wrong one. People complained about it getting too warm. That is to be expected with an aluminum device. It means the heat is escaping efficiently rather than staying inside. My adapter is never too hot to touch. That would indicate a problem.

Built feels a sturdy and quality, feels like machined aluminum. BUT know that this much metal may hinder the antennas in little 2.45GHz transmitter dongles or bluetooth dongles. It also feels a bit warmer than it needs to be. I am not sure how efficient its circuitry is. I took one star away, because it is not found anywhere on amazon post but written on the manual: it can provide a maximum of 900mA. If the combined power for 3 devices need more current, it won't work. Many external hard drives cannot work with this little power.

Why do the laptops have no Ethernet ports? I need one for my job and this made that possible. I have purchased 4 since 2019, although two have been for mine and two for my daughter. The extra USB's are handy too. :)

I purchased this Atolla combination USB & Ethernet hub about a month ago and it works fantastic. The quality is better than I expected it to be, the device is sturdy, not flimsy at all. I've not experienced any lag or issues whatsoever, in fact, it seems my internet speed may have increased and I definitely have not experienced any internet dropping or disconnects associated with the ethernet port/plug. I also have my Logitech webcam plugged into one of the USB ports and to my surprise the camera picture has been perfect and zero lag. There's only one thing I wish was different about this device and that is the cable length. I wish it was several inches longer to allow it to be placed behind my laptop instead of hanging from the side. Other than that, I highly recommend the Atolla USB & Ethernet extension hub.

Works well

I had been shopping for a solid, plug & play ethernet connector for our laptops here at home. We have several Macs in a pro musician household, and sometimes wired speed is needed for large (audio/video) file transfers. This adapter works like a charm... both of our Mac laptops recognized and configured immediately with no fuss, and as I've tested the speed with our AT&T fiber gigabit connection, there's very little drop-off compared to our Mac desktops with built-in ethernet connections. The USB 3 ports come in handy as well, so this adapter is a nice design and very affordable