Reddit mentions of Plugable USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Gigabit Connection, Compatible with Windows, Chromebook, Linux

All current Raspberry Pis that have Ethernet use a built-in USB NIC, connected to a built-in USB hub, connected to the SoC via USB 2.0 (the hub is there because the SoC has exactly one "USB bus", if you'll pardon the redundant acronym).

I haven't tested the actual speed of the BCM2836's USB, but the theoretical maximum speed for USB 2.0 is 480 Mb/s. This means that true gigabit speeds are a non-starter with the current design.

It is possible to improve slightly on 100BASE‑TX speeds, within the constraints of USB 2.0, by using an adaptor that implements 1000BASE‑T but doesn't actually go to 1Gb/s (random Amazon example, not specifically recommending it). However, there would be little point using something like that on a Raspberry Pi. As mentioned above, there's only a single USB, and an internal hub is used to permit simultaneous use of the onboard NIC and the USB ports.

This means that any USB storage you attach to the Pi has to share the USB with the network adaptor - in a typical file server setup, any file being saved would have to travel in to the NIC, over the USB to the SoC, and finally back over the same USB to the hard disk. Thus, with a "Gigabit Ethernet" adaptor fitted, the maximum, ideal, never-gonna-actually-happen transfer rate would be 240Mb/s. In practical usage I suspect it would struggle to reach even twice the performance of the present setup.

If the Foundation really is working on a Pi with Gigabit Ethernet, I would imagine they're working with a new SoC.

I use these for our Surface Pro tablets. Windows 7 and 8 you plug in and it works.
Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter

I use this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B003VSTDFG

It has built in drivers in Android. Plug it in, and the Nexus Player will automatically use it instead of wifi.

If you're ONLY plugging it in with no hub, use this:

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-5in-Micro-Host-Adapter/dp/B00B4GGW5Q

Edit:
Sorry, I saw that you linked to Amazon.ca, so:

Network Adapter:

http://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

USB Dongle:

http://www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-5-Inch-Female-On-The-Go-Adapter/dp/B00B4GGW5Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I purchased this Ethernet adapter. It has worked on my Nexus 5 and Nexus Player. No idea about the compatibility of your linked product you purchased.

And if you get fed up with poor WiFi performance, give this adaptor a go (you'll also need a micro USB host cable). Works like a charm.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003VSTDFG

Ahh okay. I figured they just used "Print server" more of a naming scheme than it actually be tailored for printers. Dumb to think that but hey marketing is weird. Thanks!

Addition Would I be able to use this?
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_53

you me&n this http://youtu.be/hl_g_NOfVlM or this http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B003VSTDFG

It will work, but expect heavy lag spikes and high latency from time to time. There are also Ethernet-over-USB adapters such as this one. I haven't tried them out personally, but it might be worth looking into that, not just for the steam link problem. A nice option to keep in your back pocket should you ever need it.

Replace the network card, which is usually built into the motherboard of the computer, which would mean a new motherboard or new computer depending on the age/upgradablity of your computer.

You could also try giving one of these a try as a cheaper option. https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Chromebook/dp/B003VSTDFG

I use this one, it just works:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VSTDFG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003VSTDFG&linkCode=as2&tag=baablogicnet-20&linkId=TU533HOWQKQSBQ57

I assume you're referring to the K1 tablet. Yes, you can get an OTG cable that supports charging and connect it to a network adapter.


This two in combination work:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YPYORM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VSTDFG

I have tried USB to ethernet adapters on my Bravia 800D with no luck -

>Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
>
>https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC704LL/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter
>
>Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter
>
>https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00484IEJS/
>
>Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter
>
>https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003VSTDFG/

It would be great if we could compile a list of working vs non-working USB to ethernet adapters - unfortunately, I haven’t come across one that actually works on my Bravia.

On The Go USB Cable

because there is shared access to the charger and no native female-full-size-usb port one of these are required to plug a fullsize usb device or usb hub into the shield.

i use this specific one with a guitar hero usb and plug mouse and keyboard, wired ethernet, and razer sabertooth up to this with this cable.

it would have been nice for them to have included both the micro usb charger and a separate full size usb port or even a proprietary connector running to a usb hub, fullsize hdmi, and ethernet

This worked on my Arch Linux box as soon as I plugged it in.

I know that this one works, and this one also works.

Just "works out of the box" is a different situation. I had to edit some files, to turn on DHCP to the eth1, and so forth. This is true for all USB LAN interfaces. I can look them up for you later.

As far as speed testing, I used iperf. The fastest that I could get from my old Pi B is 90Mb/s. The fastest that I got from my new Pi 2 is 220Mb/s. The USB 2.0 specification says that the maximum sustained rate is 280Mb/s. The fastest that some of the other small board computers run is 470Mb/s.

Edit: Here is instructions on how to edit the file /etc/network/interfaces file. If you want DHCP to set the IP address instead of using a static address, just add the line
iface eth1 inet dhcp
"sudo ifconfig" will show you the eth# of your USB interface.

No dice, nothing works. Do you think using an ethernet adapter instead of the port on my laptop might do the trick? Something like this.

Research is good.

To quote the sustainable softworks page (as linked above):
> OEM Alternative (Gigabit Ethernet but limited by USB 2.0)
> Device: http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B003VSTDFG
> Driver: http://www.asix.com.tw/FrootAttach/driver/AX88178_Macintosh_10.4_to_10.7_Driver_v3.6.0_20111014.zip

I presume since the drivers they link to are for AX88178 that any hardware of a similar vintage and that same chip would probably work. That might not be true, but it does seem reasonable.

It appears that one design at least must have been common rebrand because (top two previously noted):
http://plugable.com/products/usb2-e1000/
https://www.sabrent.com/product/USB-G1000/usb-2-0-gigabit-101001000-ethernet-adapter-network/
https://www.startech.com/support/USB21000S

^ These all appear to be the same (or very similar) units with different brands

http://www.asix.com.tw/download.php
^ you can look get the chip makers drivers here, but for some reason it says
for AX88178 10.5 to 10.12 and for AX88178A 10.6 to 10.12
Supposedly they are for "For Apple x86/Power PC, 32-bit/64-bit platform"

StarTech appears to be providing the 1.3.2 version of the install guide whereas ASIX's site has the 3.10 version of the install guide. They each provide files, but I don't know what the respective driver version numbers are. My supposition is that the 10.4 to 10.7 driver on the sustainable softworks page must be somehow distinct from the 10.5-10.12/10.6-10.12 driver found elsewhere, but maybe it's the same driver? There is a 'history.txt' in the Mac folder of StarTech's driver download that appears to suggest that that driver is v3.6.0 just like the one linked at that other page.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Network-Adapter-StarTech-Accessory-USB21000S2-USB-2-0-to-Gigabit-Ethernet-/172797771920
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-to-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter-USB21000S-from-Star-Tech-New-Sealed-/322624658741
^ the latter one here is a little pricey at almost $30, but it is NIB.

If you've tried different cables, different ports on your router, disabling and reinstalling drivers, a reinstall, hell you could even try plugging it straight into your laptop to see if it at least detects the connection. If all that fails, you're best bet is that the ethernet controller is fried, which isn't Unlikely.

You have 2 options good sir, buy a USB network gigabit adaptor, or if you're technically advanced, buy a pcie- network adaptor.


Here is the usb adaptor:

http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344537187&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+gigabit+ethernet+adapter

Here is the pci-e card:
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Gigabit-Network-Adapter-EXPI9301CTBLK/dp/B001CY0P7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344537153&sr=8-1&keywords=pci+e+x1+gigabit

Their both Identical in the sense that they are gigabit.

The company Plugables is my favorite as they make a point of ensuring their devices have solid driver support on/for OS X, Windows, and Linux. And the times I've had to email for support they have been abundantly helpful.

They sell a 10/100 USB to Ethernet adapter for $14 on Amazon

As well as a 10/100/1000 USB to Ethernet Adapter for $25

I have the Gigabit one and it works great with my Series 3. That said you'll never see Gigabit speeds with it being USB 2 but it gives it a bit of a bump over the 10/100 speed.

Just get another NIC card or a USB ethernet adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Chromebook/dp/B003VSTDFG

http://www.newegg.com/Network-Interface-Cards/SubCategory/ID-27

Nothing crazy expensive. I'm still thinking it has something to do with the range extender, though.

Keep me updated, I'm curious to see how this turns out.

Hi, I have a usb2 to ethernet adapter, exact model linked below.

I have been unable to get it to work with the Switch, but I don't know if it's supposed to work at all, if there is any workaround that will make it work, or if I need to buy a new adapter.

This it the adapter
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Chromebook/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


Any help would be very much appreciated!

Try this Its advertised as gigabit, should be able to give you decent throughput.

Or should I just replace the broken port with one of these? https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Chromebook/dp/B003VSTDFG