gofanco USB3Gigabit User manual

G4-0007A
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter - Black
P/N: USB3Gigabit

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Congratulations for owning a gofanco product. Our
products aim to meet all your connectivity needs
wherever you go. Have fun with our products!
Please read this manual carefully before first use.
If you need more information about our products, please visit
www.gofanco.com.
For technical support, please email us at [email protected].

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Introduction
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a cost-effective
solution which adds a RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port to a USB-
enabled computer easily.
Features & Specifications
Chipset: Realtek RTL8153
Host Interface: USB 3.0
Connectors: USB 3.0 Type A, Male (Input) &
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, Female (Output)
Power: USB bus-powered
Dimensions: 2.76" (W) x 0.67" (H) x 1.22" (D)
Weight: 0.09lbs (40g)

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System Requirements
Windows® or Mac® OS systems with an available USB port (USB
3.0 recommended)
Windows 10 (32-/64-bit) / 8.1 & 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-
bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 / 2012 / 2008 R2 / 2003 (32-/64-
bit)
Mac OS X v10.6 or later
Package Contents
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Black
User's guide

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Product Layout
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
USB 3.0 Type A
Power LED
100Mbps/1000Mbps
Connect & Active LEDs

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USB 3.0 Type A: Connects to an available USB port
RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet: Connects to a router via an Ethernet cable
(not included)
Power LED (Red): ON when plugged into a USB port
Connect & Active LEDs (x2): ON when connected to a network; blink
when network activity is detected
1000Mbps
100Mbps Power LED
Note: There's no LED indicator for 10Mbps mode
LED
Indicator
Speed Of
Internet
No LED 10Mbps
Blue
LED 100Mbps
Green
LED 1000Mbps

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Windows Installation
Note: Windows 10 & 8.1 have built in driver support for this
adapter. Simply plug in the adapter and the driver will load
automatically. For earlier Windows OSes, please follow the
instructions below.
1. Insert this adapter to an available USB port and verify the Power LED is lit.
2. An Autoplay pop-up window will display automatically. If not, go to
Computer / My Computer on the desktop then browse Devices with
Removable Storage manually.
3. Select Run RTK_NIC_....exe, and choose Yes at User Account Control
window.
4. A Program Compatibility Assistant window will appear which shows ''This

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program might not have installed correctly". Select Cancel to close the
window. (It's a kind notice only, not a failed installation notice)
5. After a successful installation, the below message should pop up in the
notification area of Windows' desktop.
6. Connect an Ethernet cable (CAT5/5e/6/7) to this adapter and it's ready to
be used.
Windows Verification
1. Right click Computer / My Computer on the desktop, and select
Manage.

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2. Select Device Manager then expand Network adapters section.
3. Realtek USB GBE Family Controller should be displayed.
Mac OS Installation
1. Insert this adapter to an available USB port and verify the Power LED is
lit. (Mac OS has built in driver and will load automatically)
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to this adapter and go to gofanco.com to
download the latest driver. Enter part# USB3Gigabit in the search box
to find this product, select it, then click Downloads tab and download
the appropriate driver for your OS.

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3. Run it and follow the on-screen steps to update the driver.
4. After restarting, the adapter is ready for use now.
Mac OS Verification
1. Click on the left-top corner of the taskbar and choose About This Mac.
2. Choose More Info..., then select System Report....
3. Expand USB section (under Hardware). USB 10/100/1000 LAN should
be displayed in the list.

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FAQ & Solutions
1. If the adapter is not working properly:
Check both connections of the adapter are firm.
Make sure the power LED of the adapter is lit after plugged
into the USB port of the computer.
Try other USB ports.
Go to Device Manager to check whether the driver is
installed successfully. (Refer to Verifying Installation for
details)
2. The included burn-in driver is basic version. For details or
update, where could I download the driver?
Go to www.gofanco.com/download to download the driver.

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