Using a USB to Ethernet adapter, Windows 11 Pro,


transmaster

transmaster

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I am an Amateur radio operator, and My PC is a nifty little GMKTec NUCbox K11 with a Ryzen 9 and Windows 11 Pro. I have an ICOM IC-7300 that only has a USB 2.0 I/O. I need an ethernet connection to my Ethernet router and then to my EERO Router If I can get a proper conversion to an Ethernet signal, I will be able to remotely operate the radio from my iPad and iPhone. With software, they run. Is the conversion to an Ethernet signal all there, or is it missing something that will prevent remote rig operation? Nobody on the Amateur radio side seems to know. The converters are cheap enough.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    GMKtec NUC Box K11
    CPU
    MD Ryzen 9 8945HS
    Motherboard
    unknown
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 780M Graphics 4.00 GHz
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    Hard Drives
    2TB internal,
    PSU
    external
    Case
    What came with
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    Keychron Q3
    Mouse
    Logitech Ero track ball.
    Internet Speed
    12 mbps wired if I am lucky. I have G5wmm available at 300 mbps if I pair the Mac Studio with my iPhone
    Browser
    usually Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows built in.
I keep such a USB to Ethernet adapter in my tool kit for 'just in case' use. With Windows and Linux I just have to plug it into a USB port. The 14" Notebook I'm on now doesn't have an Ethernet port but I have a USB-C to Ethernet adapter [about 6" long] that gives me the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet support. I haven't looked for an adapter for Mac devices yet.

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
The Mac is not a problem it has the latest Ethernet built in. I’ll get an adapter and see what happens.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    GMKtec NUC Box K11
    CPU
    MD Ryzen 9 8945HS
    Motherboard
    unknown
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 780M Graphics 4.00 GHz
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    Hard Drives
    2TB internal,
    PSU
    external
    Case
    What came with
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    Keychron Q3
    Mouse
    Logitech Ero track ball.
    Internet Speed
    12 mbps wired if I am lucky. I have G5wmm available at 300 mbps if I pair the Mac Studio with my iPhone
    Browser
    usually Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows built in.
Just be careful, some Macs have a USB type port that looks like a USB-C but is smaller. Might need an adapter with a USB-A plug instead.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
A USB Ethernet adapter provides all the same network capabilities as a built-in Ethernet adapter or an Ethernet adapter on a PCIe card. The only difference is the interface and that possibly you may not be able to use Wake On LAN with that adapter.

I use USB to Ethernet adapters frequently and never have any difficulties whatsoever.

Suggestion: The 2.5Gbps USB Ethernet adapters have become pretty cheap lately. My suggestion would be to pick up on of those even if you are currently just using Gigabit speeds because you will be one step ahead of the game if you ever decide to switch to 2.5Gbps Ethernet.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
It’s been proven to me that a USB to Ethernet adapter can slightly diminish speeds. Get a good brand.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard thingy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
I should add for context. I was having trouble with low speeds with a new Lenovo Laptop and ran some tests with the ISP

The newer Laptop (LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED) was using a USB Adapter. I had an older laptop with an Ethernet Network port (Forgive me I can’t remember what it was). The difference was 200Mbps in favour of the older laptop.

But yes, there could of been other factors but we couldn’t work out what.

You can get HDMI to Ethernet Adaptors if you have a spare port.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard thingy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
Berton said:
Just be careful, some Macs have a USB-type port that looks like a USB-C but is smaller. Might need an adapter with a USB-A plug instead.
Click to expand...
That is Thunderbolt 2. Mac no longer uses it in favor of the Thunderbolt 3-4, and now Thunderbolt 5, and is compatible with all of the flavors of USB C. Even if your PC does not have USB-4, it is useful to use the USB-4/Thunderbolt cable because of its built-in hardware firewall. The GMKTech NucBox has a port for an OCuLink connection used for an external GPU.

What is a good brand for this adapter?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    GMKtec NUC Box K11
    CPU
    MD Ryzen 9 8945HS
    Motherboard
    unknown
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 780M Graphics 4.00 GHz
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    Hard Drives
    2TB internal,
    PSU
    external
    Case
    What came with
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    Keychron Q3
    Mouse
    Logitech Ero track ball.
    Internet Speed
    12 mbps wired if I am lucky. I have G5wmm available at 300 mbps if I pair the Mac Studio with my iPhone
    Browser
    usually Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows built in.
There is a detail I spaced about the 7300 its output is the old USB-B plug, "printer plug" will this make any difference.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    GMKtec NUC Box K11
    CPU
    MD Ryzen 9 8945HS
    Motherboard
    unknown
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 780M Graphics 4.00 GHz
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    Hard Drives
    2TB internal,
    PSU
    external
    Case
    What came with
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    Keychron Q3
    Mouse
    Logitech Ero track ball.
    Internet Speed
    12 mbps wired if I am lucky. I have G5wmm available at 300 mbps if I pair the Mac Studio with my iPhone
    Browser
    usually Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows built in.
transmaster said:
There is a detail I spaced about the 7300 its output is the old USB-B plug, "printer plug" will this make any difference.
Click to expand...
Only if a suitable cable/adapter can't be found.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Berton said:
Only if a suitable cable/adapter can't be found.
Click to expand...
Not a problem. I already have USB-C to B cables. My favorite brand for this sort of thing, Anker, has a 2.5 GB USB-C to Ethernet adapter.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    GMKtec NUC Box K11
    CPU
    MD Ryzen 9 8945HS
    Motherboard
    unknown
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 780M Graphics 4.00 GHz
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    Hard Drives
    2TB internal,
    PSU
    external
    Case
    What came with
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    Keychron Q3
    Mouse
    Logitech Ero track ball.
    Internet Speed
    12 mbps wired if I am lucky. I have G5wmm available at 300 mbps if I pair the Mac Studio with my iPhone
    Browser
    usually Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows built in.
What you are looking for is something like a USB extender over Ethernet, not a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.

 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    What's an antivirus?
  • Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
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