Docking Station Trendnet TU3-ETGH3

The Trendnet TU3-ETGH3 is a compact docking station that expands a laptop's connectivity with one Gigabit Ethernet port and three USB 3.0 ports. It supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, making it suitable for PC and Mac systems. The unit is compact (105 mm x 40 mm x 25 mm), comes in white, and is CE and FCC certified.

Advantages

The dock provides a stable Gigabit Ethernet connection and three 5 Gbps USB 3.0 Type-A ports for high-speed data transfer. A flexible USB 3.0 cable eases installation in different setups. The device supplies full power to USB-powered peripherals and is compatible with older USB standards for broad device support.

Suitable for

• Adding wired Gigabit network access to ultrabooks and laptops
• Connecting external storage, printers and peripherals via USB 3.0
• Using legacy USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices alongside newer peripherals

Key specifications

• Ports: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet, 3 x USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps)
• Compatibility: PC and Mac; backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
• Interfaces: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1), IEEE 802.3 / 802.3u / 802.3ab / 802.3az / 802.3x
• Dimensions: 105 x 40 x 25 mm
• Weight: 0.064 kg
• Colour: White
• Certifications: CE, FCC
• Power: AC input frequency 50–60 Hz; output current 0.5 A

How to use

Connect the docking station to your laptop using the included flexible USB 3.0 cable. Plug the Gigabit Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port for wired network access and attach USB peripherals to the Type-A ports. The dock is recognized by most Windows and macOS systems; install drivers if prompted by your operating system.

Recommendations

For best performance, connect high-speed storage and other bandwidth-intensive devices to the USB 3.0 ports and use a Cat5e or better Ethernet cable for Gigabit network speeds. If multiple power-hungry USB devices are connected, verify that the dock provides sufficient power or use externally powered peripherals when necessary.