Chromebook Ethernet Adapter USB Dongle

Chromebook Ethernet Dongle

Chromebook Ethernet Adapters allow you to connect a Chromebook to a wire Ethernet connection. Many people ask, is Chromebook capable of connecting to the internet via LAN or ethernet port? Especially in areas where Wi-Fi coverage is spotty, it may be necessary to connect a Chromebook to a wired internet connections (LAN) via an ethernet port. A Chromebook USB Ethernet Dongle is essential in these situations and will allow you to connect to the internet in the fastest way possible.

Connecting Chromebook to Ethernet

To do this, it is necessary to find a Chromebook compatible ethernet adapter. One of the best things about ChromeOS is that it’s a plug-n-play OS. Since you can’t manually install drivers/programs to make something work, things either work or they don’t. Luckily, almost all USB ethernet connectors will work on ChromeOS.  To get more detailed steps on how to connect to a wired network with a Chromebook, please visit Google’s Connect to a wired network page. This will show the instructions on how to connect to the internet with an Ethernet cable in ChromeOS.

 

USB Ethernet Adapters for Chomebooks

Yes, you use an ethernet connection with your Chromebook.  When Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable, it may be necessary to connect your Chromebook to Ethernet to access a reliable Internet connection.  If your Chromebook model doesn’t have a built in ethernet port, you can buy an USB to ethernet adapter. USB to RJ-45 Ethernet adapters provide Chromebooks and other devices with no Ethernet port access to Internet connections. They are available from multiple vendors, small in size, and cost from $10 to $30. It might be cheaper to just buy a wireless router or try the one piece model you see below. If you really need to connect your Chromebook to an Ethernet port, this will be the best option. Using a USB 3.0 Ethernet Dongle will be the fastest option, but it will not be the end of the world to use a non USB 3.0 ethernet dongle.

Connecting Chromebook to Ethernet Wired Connection

Some are USB 2.0 and some are USB 3.0. They are plug and play so ignore any installation CD that comes in the package.  Since mostChromebook USB Ethernet Adapter

Chromebooks feature both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, you may want to select an Ethernet adapter that takes advantage of USB 3.0.  Again, since it is an adapter, downloading software is unnecessary. Just plug and play – Chrome OS will automatically detect the adapter and connect to an Ethernet connection in seconds. This is why getting a Chromebook USB Ethernet adapater is great for many people who might need to use a wire Ethernet connection once in a while. In the future though, more and more networks are going wireless so a Chromebook ethernet adapter is something that could be pretty obsolete in the next few years.

How to Use a USB Ethernet Adapter on Chromebook

The first step will be finding a Chromebook compatible ethernet adapter. Next, make sure your Chromebook is connected to the Internet router with a working Ethernet cable or USB adapter. Then, click the status area, where your account picture appears. If your Chromebook is connected properly, you’ll see the connected icon Wired connection connected. If it’s not connected, you’ll see the disconnected icon Wired connection disconnected. If this is not the case, you might want to try a different router, USB Ethernet Dongle, or ethernet wire to connect your Chromebook to the internet via an ethernet cable. There should not be that many issues connecting a Chromebook ethernet dongle.

Best USB to Ethernet Dongle for Chromebooks

There are many different Chromebook compatible ethernet adapters. These will allow you to connect a Chromebook to a wired Ethernet connections via a USB dongle. Below are some of the best USB ethernet adapters for Chromebooks that work with ChromeOS.

Linksys Chromebook Ethernet Adapter

Linksys USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter, Works with Chromebook – Connect the USB3GIG to your Chromebook USB 3.0 port and the Ethernet port to a router to get an ultra-fast wired connection. By adding an Ethernet port to your ultra-slim laptop, notebook, or tablet, the USB Ethernet Adapter Gigabit USB 3.0 provides an alternative to connecting to the internet via Wi-Fi, which can be spotty and unreliable depending on your location

Linksys USB3GIG: USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Works with MacBook Air, Chromebook, Ultrabook (Most Computers, Consoles, DVRs, and Set Top Boxes) (Personal Computers)
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Linksys USB3GIG: USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Works with MacBook Air, Chromebook, Ultrabook (Most Computers, Consoles, DVRs, and Set Top Boxes) (Personal Computers)

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Plugable USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter

Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter for Chromebook – Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet performance over USB 2.0’s 480 Mbps bus–faster than most wireless connections. If your computer or tablet has an micro USB port, please consider using Plugable USB2-OTGE100 Ethernet adapter.

Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter - Driverless and Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux (Personal Computers)
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Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter - Driverless and Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux (Personal Computers)

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AmazonBasics USB Ethernet Adapter for Chromebook

AmazonBasics USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter –  Connects a USB 3.0 device (computer/tablet) to a router, modem, or network switch to deliver Gigabit Ethernet to your network connection. Supported features include Wake-on-LAN function, Green Ethernet & IEEE 802.3az-2010 (Energy Efficient Ethernet)

Amazon Basics USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Internet Adapter, Black (Personal Computers)
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Amazon Basics USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Internet Adapter, Black (Personal Computers)

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Cable Matters Chromebook Compatible Ethernet Adapter

Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network – Adds network connectivity to a computer with a USB 3.0 port; Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps for 1000 BASE-T network performance with backwards compatibility to 10/100 Mbps networks; Connect with a Cat 6 Ethernet cable (sold separately) for the best performance

Cable Matters Plug & Play USB to Ethernet Adapter with PXE, MAC Address Clone Support (USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet to USB, Ethernet Adapter for Laptop) Supporting 10/100/1000Mbps in Black (Personal Computers)
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Cable Matters Plug & Play USB to Ethernet Adapter with PXE, MAC Address Clone Support (USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet to USB, Ethernet Adapter for Laptop) Supporting 10/100/1000Mbps in Black (Personal Computers)

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TeckNet Chromebook Ethernet Adapter

TeckNet Aluminum 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub with RJ45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Converter LAN Wired USB Network Adapter for Chromebooks – Instantly adds 3 extra USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports and 1 x RJ45 gigabit ethernet port to your ultrabooks, notebooks and tablets featuring USB interfaces and enjoy data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, backwards compatibile with 10/100 ethernet or USB 2.0/1.1 devices

TECKNET USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB C to Ethernet, Aluminum 3 Port USB 3.0 Hub with RJ45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Converter LAN Wired, USB Network Adapter with USB C for Laptop (Electronics)
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TECKNET USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB C to Ethernet, Aluminum 3 Port USB 3.0 Hub with RJ45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Converter LAN Wired, USB Network Adapter with USB C for Laptop (Electronics)

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