Converts a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port to a 101001000 Ethernet port Supports Auto MDIX straight & cross network cable auto-detection Plug your broadband or other network device into a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Supports USB (Universal Serial Bus) full & high speed modes with bus power capability Compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 or USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Half & full-duplex operation This Gigabit USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Ethernet adapter is a cost effective solution that converts a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port into a 101001000 Base-T Ethernet port. It enables low cost & affordable Gigabit Ethernet network connection to desktop notebook PC & embedded system using popular USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports. No need to purchase an expensive Gigabit network interface card & to spare a PCI or Cardbus slot just using your existing USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports & you can upgrade your network connection speed.