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works perfect with iSmartGate Lite garage opener

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

I bought this device as a trial, hoping it would work with iSmartgate LIte Garage opener and to my surprise it DID. This device lets me override the wifi connectivity and use a hardware cable for internet connectivity.

Basically, I plugged it in the garage opener to create a USB to ethernet connection, and it was plug and play. iSmartgate also sells a similar device for $25 under their own brand name. This one was $10.

There's very little information about what other 3rd party USB to Ethernet devices that will work with iSmargate Garage Lite openers.

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NYR

Still way too lose in laptop port

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023

Affordable but it is super loose in the port

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Jay.A

works perfect with iSmartGate Lite garage opener

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

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J Grant

Plug & Play

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

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Cable Matters Plug & Play USB to Ethernet Adapter with PXE, MAC Address Clone Support (Ethernet to USB 2.0 Adapter, Ethernet Adapter for Laptop) Supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network in Black
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Bought this as an Amazon Deal and it was shipped and received quickly. Inserted it into a USB2 port, connected an Ethernet cable and it worked immediately - didn't even have to reboot. However, a subsequent Windows Update did download a newer driver.

My application:
The onboard Ethernet module on my old Dell desktop Windows 10 computer had stopped working, apparently due to lack of driver updates. The wireless USB network adapter I was using had occasional problems penetrating the thick plaster walls in my old home, but has been retired and the computer now has a reliable connection to my network using this device.

Very Slow Speeds:
The specs only mention that USB 2.0 speeds are up to 480 MB/s. Providing that theoretical USB 2.0 maximum speed is deceiving, as large-file transfers FROM this computer are just over 11 MB/s and average about 45 MB/s TO this computer. (For testing, the other computers had gigabit onboard Ethernet modules.) Some other reviews mention various non-performance issues but I haven't had any. None with reliability, Internet connections or for streaming content. (My home network consists of an AX router and CAT5E cabling and is connected to a Comcast cable feed.) I haven't had this device very long and will try to remember to update this review if any issues are encountered.

It Works, if you don't mind slow speeds.:
Although the measured data transfer rates are a bit slow, I view this device as an inexpensive fix for a non-critical problem. If you require faster speeds and have a USB3 port, you may want to look for a USB3 version of this device, or simply use a wireless USB network adapter. However, for what it is, I recommend this device.

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messma2

Very convenient

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

I bought the this because I was having issues logging into my router wirelessly. My laptops now don’t have the jack to connect to the router and this solved my problem and worked great.

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Dayna ervin

Works great with MacBooks

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

This is great for strictly Ethernet purposes. Worked instantly on a MacBook Air 2012 with good upload and download speeds that I was looking for. With a Windows HP is took a moment for correspondence with some broken connection at times. But, once I did some setting adjustments it worked. I’ll rate this a 4 out of 5 based on being easily assembled and connection.

Longterm I would suggest an Ethernet cable with multiport USB’s (if using on an Air), as it restricts your capabilities of additional attachments.

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John

It works Kind of,, now OK

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

It works if I stay on one browser tab. But when it opens a new tab it loses internet connection and I have to disconnect the USB adapter from my laptop, or disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then reconnect, then refresh the browser tab or restart the whole browser for the new browser tab to connect to the Internet. I purchased ANOTHER Ethernet to USB adapter to see if things are better.
Cable Matters contacted me and helped me install new drivers. Now all is well. THANKS CABLE MATTERS.

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Deneen O-L

Served it’s purpose!

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

Bought this to connect a laptop that lost its wireless connection ability, so I could connect directly to router. It worked! I was able to run software updates and connect to the internet to troubleshoot how to reconnect wirelessly.

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K.D.

As discribed

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

Works as described

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SMG

Simple to use

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

This works and is easy to use. It has a simple plug and play function that has been reliable.

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Blanca D.

USB Ethernet

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

Best quality function for the price.

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globaled

So happy to find products supporting ethernet

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023

Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase

Im online all day with my radio show, health wiriting and research. Im so happy I can access the internet iwth ethernet and have areas around the house to ask others to turn off wi fi and use the ethernet also. Its safer, not so hackable, and you get access without wi fi exposures.

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