Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BBD7NFU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X4S587K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 have both been working great for me on windows ten using an xps 13 TJ On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 10:45 AM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
We have been recommending the AmazonBasics ones for this. The reason is because they are cheap and reliable, and everyone has Amazon Prime. I have not tested the VLAN functionality under Windows, but the adapter itself works fine under Windows, and the VLAN functionality works fine under RHEL. On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 12:57 PM TJ Trout <tj@pcguys.us> wrote:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BBD7NFU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X4S587K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
have both been working great for me on windows ten using an xps 13
TJ
On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 10:45 AM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
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I would stay away from the Amazon Basics 1 gig device. After a while of using it the metal housing slides out and it falls apart. On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 2:04 PM, Hunter Fuller <hf0002+nanog@uah.edu> wrote:
We have been recommending the AmazonBasics ones for this. The reason is because they are cheap and reliable, and everyone has Amazon Prime. I have not tested the VLAN functionality under Windows, but the adapter itself works fine under Windows, and the VLAN functionality works fine under RHEL.
On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 12:57 PM TJ Trout <tj@pcguys.us> wrote:
search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
have both been working great for me on windows ten using an xps 13
TJ
On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 10:45 AM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
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-- Hunter Fuller Network Engineer VBH Annex B-5 +1 256 824 5331
Office of Information Technology The University of Alabama in Huntsville Systems and Infrastructure
I have had very good success with PC/Mac/Linux with these: https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-Ethernet-Adapter-F4U047bt/dp/B00E9655LU and the USB 3 counterpart: https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter-B2B048/dp/B00BE67N3Q On 05/14/2018 11:45 AM, Colton Conor wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
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Hi, as you want to connect your laptop I would recommend something like a usb3 hub with ethernet. https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-Portable-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B00PC07T0... There are also displays with usb3 type-c connector that have an ethernet port. Karsten 2018-05-14 19:45 GMT+02:00 Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com>:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013G4C8RE USB3 full gig with VLAN support in Windows. Install Win10Pcap if you want vlan support in wireshark. -----Original Message----- From: NANOG <nanog-bounces@nanog.org> On Behalf Of Colton Conor Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 1:46 PM To: NANOG <nanog@nanog.org> Subject: USB Ethernet Adapters Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
Thanks for the responses so far. I am surprised to see the wide array of responses. A couple of more things: 1. I like the ones that have lights on the Ethernet port so you can see if the device is up/down. I find that critical as we go to a lot of sites where we don't know if the cable is good/bad, so a indication on the lights is critical. 2. Techs are constantly doing speedtest.net tests on 1Gbps Ethernet connections, so ideally an adapter that can constantly push the 1Gbps speeds is ideally. Seems that most of these adapters use a common chipset. Anyone done research on which chipset is the best, and why? On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 12:45 PM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
On May 14, 2018, at 8:20 PM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
1. I like the ones that have lights on the Ethernet port so you can see if the device is up/down. I find that critical as we go to a lot of sites where we don't know if the cable is good/bad, so a indication on the lights is critical.
If you're going to do network testing, then an NETool is recommended. That's a complete Linux network testing system in what looks like a larger-than-usual dongle. Beyond that, if you're using an older Mac, then in my experience Apple's Thunderbolt 2/GigE adapter can't be beat. I do not yet have enough experience with USB, or USB-C, or Thunderbolt 3 adapters to be able to make any recommendations. -- Brad Knowles <brad@shub-internet.org>
Once upon a time, Brad Knowles <brad@shub-internet.org> said:
If you're going to do network testing, then an NETool is recommended. That's a complete Linux network testing system in what looks like a larger-than-usual dongle.
I like the Pockethernet for a portable diagnostic tool (haven't tried the Netool). -- Chris Adams <cma@cmadams.net>
My recommendation was based on the Realtek RTL8153 chipset. It's the only USB chip I had found at the time that did VLANs and full gigabit, in Windows. I have had this for a while now, I would hope there are more things on the market. -ME ________________________________ From: NANOG <nanog-bounces@nanog.org> on behalf of Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 9:20 PM To: NANOG Subject: Re: USB Ethernet Adapters Thanks for the responses so far. I am surprised to see the wide array of responses. A couple of more things: 1. I like the ones that have lights on the Ethernet port so you can see if the device is up/down. I find that critical as we go to a lot of sites where we don't know if the cable is good/bad, so a indication on the lights is critical. 2. Techs are constantly doing speedtest.net tests on 1Gbps Ethernet connections, so ideally an adapter that can constantly push the 1Gbps speeds is ideally. Seems that most of these adapters use a common chipset. Anyone done research on which chipset is the best, and why? On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 12:45 PM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
Mario, Thanks for the recommendation. I am leaning towards the devices with a Realtek RTL8153 chipset over the devices with the Axis AX88179. I have more faith in Realtek than AXIS as I have had serveral laptops in the past with Realtek NIC's, but never a single device with AXIS. Plus Realtek seems to be more standards based whereas AXIS only supports 4k Jumbo frames? On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 9:35 PM, Mario Eirea <meirea@charterschoolit.com> wrote:
My recommendation was based on the Realtek RTL8153 chipset. It's the only USB chip I had found at the time that did VLANs and full gigabit, in Windows. I have had this for a while now, I would hope there are more things on the market.
-ME ------------------------------ *From:* NANOG <nanog-bounces@nanog.org> on behalf of Colton Conor < colton.conor@gmail.com> *Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2018 9:20 PM *To:* NANOG *Subject:* Re: USB Ethernet Adapters
Thanks for the responses so far. I am surprised to see the wide array of responses. A couple of more things:
1. I like the ones that have lights on the Ethernet port so you can see if the device is up/down. I find that critical as we go to a lot of sites where we don't know if the cable is good/bad, so a indication on the lights is critical. 2. Techs are constantly doing speedtest.net tests on 1Gbps Ethernet connections, so ideally an adapter that can constantly push the 1Gbps speeds is ideally.
Seems that most of these adapters use a common chipset. Anyone done research on which chipset is the best, and why?
On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 12:45 PM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
To me then the Anker AK-A7611011 sounds perfect. It has indicator lights, good build quality and uses said Realtek chip. On Wed, 16 May 2018, 01:51 Colton Conor, <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Mario,
Thanks for the recommendation. I am leaning towards the devices with a Realtek RTL8153 chipset over the devices with the Axis AX88179. I have more faith in Realtek than AXIS as I have had serveral laptops in the past with Realtek NIC's, but never a single device with AXIS. Plus Realtek seems to be more standards based whereas AXIS only supports 4k Jumbo frames?
On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 9:35 PM, Mario Eirea <meirea@charterschoolit.com> wrote:
My recommendation was based on the Realtek RTL8153 chipset. It's the only USB chip I had found at the time that did VLANs and full gigabit, in Windows. I have had this for a while now, I would hope there are more things on the market.
-ME ------------------------------ *From:* NANOG <nanog-bounces@nanog.org> on behalf of Colton Conor < colton.conor@gmail.com> *Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2018 9:20 PM *To:* NANOG *Subject:* Re: USB Ethernet Adapters
Thanks for the responses so far. I am surprised to see the wide array of responses. A couple of more things:
1. I like the ones that have lights on the Ethernet port so you can see if the device is up/down. I find that critical as we go to a lot of sites where we don't know if the cable is good/bad, so a indication on the lights is critical. 2. Techs are constantly doing speedtest.net tests on 1Gbps Ethernet connections, so ideally an adapter that can constantly push the 1Gbps speeds is ideally.
Seems that most of these adapters use a common chipset. Anyone done research on which chipset is the best, and why?
On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 12:45 PM, Colton Conor <colton.conor@gmail.com> wrote:
Our new laptops like most do not have an Ethernet adapter build in as they are too slim. What USB to Ethernet adapter do you recommend and why? Ideally it would be compatible with Windows 10, and have the ability to set speed, duplex and VLAN IDs if possible.
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