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UGREEN Ethernet Adapter USB 2 0 to 10 100 Network RJ45 LAN Wired Adapter for Nintendo Switch Wii Wii U MacBook Chromebook Windows 10 8 1 Mac OS Surface Pro Linux ASIX AX88772 Chipset Black
Last Updated: May 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
166
Unverified
41
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2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 793 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
190ethernet, ethernet cable, ethernet port, plugged, connection
+89%
-11%
" ... Using this to plug the eithernet cord into the switch dock and it worked perfectly~ ... "
" ... Just connect one end to your network, one to your Wii U, and select the new wired connection in network settings. ... "
" ... One of the few USB networking devices that is known to work well with PFSense. ... I'm using this to manage a second WAN connection as a failover. ... "
" ... It’s a decent adapter that I bought to connect my internet to my Nintendo Switch. ... Just plug the adapter into the USB port, connect the Ethernet cord, and it’s done. ... "
" ... Plugged this into a USB port and it worked immediately. ... "
" ... Installes, connected ethernet cable, and did a system restart through the settings/power menu . ... "
" ... I needed it to connect an Ethernet cable to a wireless router to make some configuration changes. ... "
" ... I figured it was my ethernet or the usb to connect it to the switch console. ... "
Device Compatibility
133laptop, works great, connection, windows 10, macbook
+82%
-18%
" ... Works great with my MacBook Air. ... "
" ... Worked out of the box with Ubuntu 18.04. ... "
" ... Works great with my Surface Book and is driverless for Windows 10 so no need to run disc. ... "
" ... Plugged in, added MAC address to my apartments internet account and bam, instant access! ... "
" ... I like that this is universal for Mac or PC ... "
" ... I use it with my Macbook Air. ... "
" ... Just plugged it in and it started working seamlessly. ... "
" ... Would recommend for anyone wanted to connect directly. ... "
Product Reliability
86working, months, stopped working, month, plugged
+57%
-43%
" ... Working very well so far. ... "
" ... No glitches no problems ... "
" ... Worked great for 5 months. ... "
" ... Worked as soon as i plugged it in. ... "
" ... As soon as I got it I plugged it in and bam! ... "
" ... Working real good thank you ... "
" ... Needed something to use for my laptop since the onboard card no longer works. ... "
" ... I hope the new item lasts longer than three months. ... "
Setup
53install, easy to install, easy, setup, software
+92%
-8%
" ... No special setup or anything, also works with my pc so that's nice. ... "
" ... I haven't gotten a single disconnect in Splatoon after installing this! ... "
" ... I don't know if the setup is different. ... "
" ... No installation software needed. ... "
" ... No configuration necessary, just plug and play. ... "
" ... Simple adapter that works. ... "
" ... It was a simple plug-and-play operation, and he was up and running immediately. ... "
" ... It's an easy plug and play. ... "
Software Platform
39mac, linux, os, wii, software
+72%
-28%
" ... It worked within a minute or so on a Windows 10 machine. ... "
" ... I wish all hardware worked as well. ... "
" ... Just thought that other Mac users with older operating systems would find this useful. ... "
" ... Works great, even on Windows 10. ... "
" ... works with Nintendo wii and with android t.v. ... "
" ... I’ll be picking up another one for my Sharp Roku TV- I’ve read it works with that model as well. ... "
" ... Works great, even on Windows 10. ... "
" ... It works well and now my TV has internet! ... "
Ease of Use
38easy to use, easy to install, use, super easy, simple
+97%
-3%
" ... easy hook up - just plug it in ... "
" ... Easy Peasy - works as it should I mean it just an adapter - I use it to have a stable and direct connection to the interenet so my matches in smash are more stable at least on my end! ... "
" ... easy to install , use and does what it is supposed to do ... "
" ... Very useful and easy to use. ... "
" ... Has a few more steps for computers and such but I imagine it's just as easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install, just a plug and play. ... "
" ... Just plug it in and go, super easy to install, and not hard work at all. ... "
" ... Simple plug and play. ... "
Wifi
31connection, connect, internet, ethernet, network
+81%
-19%
" ... We could not get our Original Wii to connect to our WiFi but this device did the trick for getting us online! ... "
" ... Very helpful over using wifi ... "
" ... The WiFi in my home acted up after getting a new router, I bought this Ethernet adapter and it works just fine. ... "
" ... Got this because I wanted to increase the use of wifi on my laptop. ... "
" ... Just connect one end to your network, one to your Wii U, and select the new wired connection in network settings. ... "
" ... I used this on my nintendo switch and it immediately recognized it and made the wifi run much smoother. ... "
" ... It is like night and day when compared to the intermittent wifi built into the TV. ... "
" ... I've been using this to connect my Amazon Fire Stick to the internet without having to use WiFi, and it works perfectly. ... "
Price
30worth the money, money, good, really, works great
+77%
-23%
" ... Really good for the price ... "
" ... So much cheaper:) ... "
" ... Simple and gets the job done 🤘🏾 Doesn’t feel cheap, considering the price. ... "
" ... Definitely worth what I paid for it! ... "
" ... Worth the money!! ... "
" ... Excellent for the price. ... "
" ... works as expected and gr8 price ... "
" ... It works great and I am very pleased with the quality of it for the price. ... "
Drivers
29driver, cd, 64 bit, win7, proper driver
+66%
-34%
" ... No drivers needed for Mac OS. ... "
" ... It instantly hooked up, no driver downloading, etc. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and no drivers needed, just plug and play! ... "
" ... It was plug and play with the Surface Pro 4 automatically installing the needed drivers and connecting to my wired network. ... "
" ... Using the information at: https://pureinfotech.com/fix-ethernet-adapter-surface-rt-windows-rt-81/ I was able to install a proper driver (ASIX AX88772C) from the Surface directly (no download involved) on the first try , and am using the adapter to write this review online. ... "
" ... Works on MAC and linux (Ubuntu) with no issues, no drivers needed. ... "
" ... It instantly hooked up, no driver downloading, etc. ... "
" ... It comes with a 3.5 inch CD-ROM with drivers for that rare person who's still using a dinosaur for a computer. ... "
Network
28connection, connect, network, signal, internet
+82%
-18%
" ... Use this to connect once to the router, and afterwards wireless should be solid. ... "
" ... Much faster and more reliable then WiFi. ... "
" ... I'm not sure on the connectivity /signal strength but I've not had any issues with it. ... "
" ... The PC is used for shared storage on my home network. ... "
" ... I use this to hardwire during my work hours to ensure a stable connection. ... "
" ... With no problems at all I could now use my TP-LINK to connect to our wifi again. ... "
" ... The injector was needed with tp link ac1750 and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Connecting a Kangaroo Mini PC to LAN for better internet reception. ... "
Overall performance
27speed, fast, works great, speeds, laptop
+96%
-4%
" ... Don't expect blazing link speeds. ... "
" ... Works really well ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... I bought this for an old Dell laptop Studio 1737 running Vista Home. ... "
" ... Download speeds are way faster. ... "
" ... Using with MacBook Pro 2016 model running on El Captain. ... "
" ... works especially well. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
Gaming
23online, lag, wii u, nintendo switch, console
+100%
" ... got the job done and now i dont lag while playing smash! ... "
" ... Performance is like playing a game on desktop or console & not having any lag. ... "
" ... This worked wonders for my Nintendo Wii! ... "
" ... I've finally changed most of my game consoles and PC to wired ethernet connections but there was a small problem with one game console and that was the WiiU. ... Also my friend has tried this with his switch and it works fine to so for many gamers like myself who have yet to get one when you finally do you can easily use this adapter on either your switch console ot your WiiU depending on which one you're using at the time or if you want just get another one as these are pretty reasonably priced. ... "
" ... I bought this so I could play Super Smash Bros Ultimate Online without any lag. ... "
" ... Works with Nintendo Wii U? ... "
" ... I bought this in preparation for the Mario Odyssey game since I bought the digital edition. ... As I waited for Mario Odyssey to release, I played some Splatoon 2 multiplayer and it was an amazing transition! ... So this accessory improves both download speeds and connection to multiplayer games. ... "
" ... (I don't actually have any multiplayer games on my Wii U to test that the connection works in game, but I could access the eshop just fine. ... "
Marketplace
23seller, advertised, expected, described, thank
+87%
-13%
" ... Work as expected ... "
" ... Update: the seller contacted me and offered to replace the item shortly after the initial review had been written. ... "
" ... The company sent out a replacement immediately and arrived in 2 days. ... Thank you for your help and response to my problem. ... Thank you again. ... "
" ... Works as specified. ... "
" ... Works well as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... All good as described. ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
Cables
19cord, wire, plugged, plug, ethernet cable
+63%
-37%
" ... I recently moved into an apartment that included internet however I needed an ethernet cable (how old school), so I had to buy an adapter to hook my laptop up to my internet. ... "
" ... I plugged this in and added cat5 cable to it and then changed wii to use wired as default And it worked perfectly. ... "
" ... This product works perfect to my WiiU, now it is networked by wire, excelent!! ... "
" ... I chose this one because the cord is long enough to plug in the back of the Switch dock. ... "
" ... It plugs right in and simply works. ... "
" ... It doesn’t really matter with the other cables also hanging out, but I was hoping for a little more of a clean look. ... "
" ... Using this to plug the eithernet cord into the switch dock and it worked perfectly~ ... "
" ... My laptop doesn't have a network cable insert so this gets the job done. ... "
ISP
18connection, connect, wired connection, router, speeds
+100%
" ... I use this to hardwire during my work hours to ensure a stable connection. ... "
" ... Works like a charm at the network speeds. ... "
" ... I happen to have a 1 gigabit download and 0.8 gigabit upload maximum with my provider so this product was perfect for my connection. ... "
" ... This is all u need to speed up your Internet connection for the switch. ... "
" ... I use this for work from home. ... "
" ... I needed this to connect a wifi router to my DISH modem. ... "
" ... You just have to go to settings and set up a wired connection. ... "
" ... Speed and connection was consistent. ... "
Product As Described
14advertised, expected, described, exactly
+100%
" ... Item just as described and worked just as it should. ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works well as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as expected ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... it works as expected. ... "
Build Quality
12broke, well, weeks, plastic, issues
+50%
-50%
" ... It has already broken. ... "
" ... Broke within two weeks of using ... "
" ... Broke within a week of me using it. ... "
" ... Product broke immediately. ... "
Returns
10return, try, sent, refund, never
+20%
-80%
" ... Never worked, returning item soon ... "
" ... I boight this too long ago to return and didnt try it until recently. ... "
" ... Responses from the seller (they sent a dead hyperlink for us to try) were unhelpful. ... "
" ... Piece of junk, will be returning for a refund. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Bad return options ... "
" ... Bad return options ... "
" ... Will try again for a few days before returning/replacing it. ... "
Delivery
10arrived, worked, replacement, received, box
+90%
-10%
" ... The company sent out a replacement immediately and arrived in 2 days. ... "
" ... Received it in the mail a day earlier than expected, so I was happy about that. ... "
" ... A replacement was received and it worked right out of the box thankfully. ... "
" ... It works and delivery was quick ... "
" ... Worked as described and arrived when it was supposed to. ... "
" ... Worked as described and arrived when it was supposed to. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... box(mi box) ... "
USB
10adapter, usb 2 0, plugged, plug and play, simply
+100%
" ... It has 2 USB 2.0 ports only. ... "
" ... Works perfect for any device with USB. ... "
" ... You will be getting USB 2.0 and a maximum of 100MPS out of this adapter. ... "
" ... I have it plugged into a usb hub and I wasnt expecting it to work great but it really does. ... "
" ... I simply plugged the LAN cable into the adapter and inserted it into a USB drive. ... "
" ... I looked on amazon and found this USB adapter. ... "
" ... I looked on amazon and found this USB adapter. ... "
Apps
9streaming, netflix, linux, first, downloadable
+56%
-44%
" ... Lesson learned was to ALWAYS research downloadable software first. ... "
" ... This works on my Chromebook with adding any software. ... "
" ... I went onto the Shopping Channel, and was able to search and download content. ... "
" ... Using the speed test on the Netflix app it looks like I'm getting about 13 megabits which is more than sufficient for streaming on roku and Netflix. ... "
" ... Using the speed test on the Netflix app it looks like I'm getting about 13 megabits which is more than sufficient for streaming on roku and Netflix. ... "
Controls
8nintendo, works
+88%
-13%
" ... Used on a nintendo switch ... "
" ... Works with Nintendo Switch! ... "
" ... It works with Nintendo Switch. ... "
" ... So far this product is working well with my Nintendo switch. ... "
" ... I grabbed for the Nintendo Switch. ... "
" ... It works great with my Nintendo Switch! ... "
Design
7nice, well, design, color
+100%
" ... If you need this for your Switch, LOOK NO FURTHER. ... "
" ... Looks nice too! ... "
" ... It's sleek and blends in with other white apple products. ... "
" ... Works as advertised, and it solves an obvious design flaw in the Wii U. ... "
" ... Looks like it's made well. ... "
Lagging
6using, switch, smash, set, problems
+100%
" ... Works perfectly eliminates my lag. ... "
" ... Now I should have less lag with Smash Ultimate! ... "
" ... Exactly what I needed for my switch virtually no lag ... "
" ... I have experienced little to no lag ever since I started using it, and it was really simple to set up (just connect it to your router and you're all set to go). ... "
" ... No glitches no problems ... "
" ... Problem solved in 10 seconds! ... "
Size
6works, use, easy
+100%
" ... Small and useful ... "
" ... Small and effective ... "
" ... It is so convenient and the best part is that you can travel with it and use it on the go. ... "
" ... It’s works pretty great, sleek and small. ... Easy to carry around. ... "
" ... This comes in handy. ... "
Resolution
5tv, perfectly, worked, tcl roku tv, tcl
+100%
" ... Works perfectly both for incoming ethernet and for ethernet communication on HD-24 ... "
" ... this will work for the tcl roku tv 32" model. ... "
" ... Yes, this one works on Ruko Sharp TV. ... "
" ... This works perfectly with my 39” 1080p Insignia Roku TV. ... "
" ... Worked great with my TCL Roku TV. ... "
CD/DVD
5disc, software, install, drives, drivers
+60%
-40%
" ... Exactly as described, it even came with an instruction manual disc! ... "
" ... Have to install the software on the small little CD - works well! ... "
" ... It comes with a 3.5 inch CD-ROM with drivers for that rare person who's still using a dinosaur for a computer. ... "
Internet
5speeds, speed, wifi, 1000
+80%
-20%
" ... Improve internet connection speed and games runs smoothly. ... "
" ... Instant internet access. ... "
Capacity
4got, wifi, use, mac, internet
+100%
" ... I got this for me and a family member to have more stable matchmaking in Smash Ultimate. ... "
" ... I got this for my dorm room to stream live tv. ... "
" ... I have this setup in the living room and people with either Mac or PC show up to connect their devices. ... "
" ... I use this for work from home. ... "
For Running
3simple plug, plug and play
+100%
" ... I was up and running wired in instantly. ... "
" ... It was a simple plug-and-play operation, and he was up and running immediately. ... "
" ... Ordered this guy and was up and running quickly. ... "
Charging
3+100%
" ... Works perfectly for Nintendo Switch at a third of the price that Nintendo charges. ... "
" ... Works perfectly for Nintendo Switch at a third of the price that Nintendo charges. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes