TP-Link UE306 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TP-Link USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter (UE306) - 3 Years Local Warranty
The UE306 adds a Gigabit Ethernet port to any machine with a USB 3.0 Type-A socket. It is a 20-gram foldable adapter built on the ASIX AX88179 chipset, and TP-Link lists the Nintendo Switch alongside Windows and Linux in its supported systems, which makes it the usual pick where a console or a laptop needs a wired link.
Full Gigabit Over USB 3.0
The output is one 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port. USB 3.0 has far more bandwidth than a Gigabit link needs, so the Ethernet port rather than the bus sets the ceiling, and the adapter behaves like a built-in network interface. That is the difference from a USB 2.0 adapter, which cannot carry a full Gigabit link no matter what the port is rated at.
Built on the ASIX AX88179
TP-Link publishes the chipset, which is the detail that decides whether an adapter works without fuss. The AX88179 is long-established and widely carried in operating-system driver sets. TP-Link lists support for the Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7, and Linux, and notes that Windows 7 and 8 need a driver downloaded from the TP-Link website.
Foldable, 20 Grams, Made to Travel
The adapter measures 71 x 26 x 16.2 mm and weighs 20 g, with a foldable connector so it packs flat in a laptop bag. It draws power from the host USB port, so there is no adapter to carry and nothing to plug into a wall. TP-Link publishes an operating range of 0 C to 40 C and certification to CE, FCC and RoHS.
A Wired Fallback That Costs Almost Nothing
Wired links still matter: provisioning VLANs, meeting-room floor boxes, large file transfers that would otherwise fight for airtime, and any network that does not carry Wi-Fi at all. Keeping a few adapters in the IT cupboard is the cheapest way to make sure a visiting contractor, a hot-desking staff member or a console in a demo room can get on the wire.
Ideal For
Singapore offices with laptops and desktops that need a reliable wired fallback, IT teams supporting hot-desking and onboarding, engineers commissioning network hardware on site, and Nintendo Switch users who want a stable wired connection. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and volume pricing on request.
UE306 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Model | UE306 |
| Official Product Name | USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Warranty | 3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore) |
Specifications
| Output Interface | 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Port |
| Input Interface | 1x USB 3.0 Port |
| Chipset | AX88179 |
| Supported Systems | Nintendo Switch, Windows 10/8.1/8/7, Linux OS |
| Driver Required | Windows 7 and 8 require a driver downloaded from the TP-Link website |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 2.8 x 1.0 x 0.6 in (71 x 26 x 16.2 mm) |
| Weight | 20 g (0.71 oz) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 C to 70 C (-40 F to 158 F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Package Contents | USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, Quick Installation Guide |
TP-Link's Singapore specification for this model does not list macOS in its supported systems, so macOS support is not claimed here - ask us before ordering if a Mac is the target machine, or consider the UE300C. No LED, cable-length or EAN row is published for this model either, so none is claimed.
Compatibility & Software Support
The UE306 is a passive network adapter with no configuration interface of its own. The host operating system owns the network connection, and the adapter appears as an ordinary Ethernet interface once recognised.
| Windows | Windows 10 and 8.1 - plug and play. Windows 8 and 7 - driver required from the TP-Link website |
| Linux | Supported |
| Nintendo Switch | Supported - listed by TP-Link in the supported systems row |
| macOS | Not listed in TP-Link's published supported systems for this model |
| Host Power | Bus powered from the USB 3.0 port. No external supply required |
| Management Software | None. The adapter has no firmware interface, licence or controller of its own |
Package Contents & Ordering Information
What's in the Box
| Package Contents | USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, Quick Installation Guide |
Ordering Information
| Model | UE306 |
| SKU | UE306 |
| Warranty | 3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore) |
Datasheet & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions — UE306
Will the UE306 work with a Mac?
TP-Link's published supported-systems row for this model lists the Nintendo Switch, Windows and Linux, and does not name macOS, so we do not claim Mac support here. If the target machine is a Mac, the UE300C lists macOS explicitly - ask us and we will confirm before you order.
What is the difference between the UE306 and the UE300C?
Both give a Gigabit Ethernet port. The UE306 plugs into USB 3.0 Type-A and uses the AX88179 chipset; the UE300C plugs into USB Type-C and uses the RTL8153. Choose by the port on your machine.
What warranty does SourceIT provide?
Three years local Singapore warranty. Every UE306 sold by SourceIT comes with a GST invoice.
Can SourceIT supply these in volume?
Yes. These are usually bought by the box for a laptop refresh or an office fit-out. Send us the quantity and we will quote, with local warranty and support.
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