# Plugable USB 3.0 to Ethernet Gigabit 10\100\1000 LAN Network Adapter (ASIX AX88179 chipset

- Category: Wired Network Adapter
- Brand: StarTech
- Model: USB32000SPT
- Part number: USB32000SPT
- Price (US): $64.63
- Price last checked: 2026-08-05
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 86 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 2 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/wired-network-adapter/startech-usb32000spt/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | StarTech |
| Model | USB32000SPT |
| Ports | 2 x 1000 Mbit/s |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Color | Black |

## Key Features

- Upgrade to wired gigabit speeds via USB. Fastest USB 3.0 + Gigabit solution. See product details
- Automatic driver installation via Windows Update on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and XP
- macOS driver download available for 10.6 and newer (system restart required). Functionality built into Linux kernel from 3.9 onward (compile required for 2.6 - 3.8). Compatible with Nintendo Switch when using the dock or in handheld mode with compliant USB-C to A solution
- Not limited by USB 2.0 bandwidth. Practical speeds over 600Mbps on USB 3.0 and Gigabit network. Not recommended for use with Lenovo Yoga 2 or 3 due to issues with their USB 3.0 controllers. IPv4/IPv6 checksum offload engine, crossover detection and auto-correction, TCP large send offload and IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet. Max 4K jumbo frames
- We love our Plugable products and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 1-year limited parts and labor warranty and Seattle-based email support

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