USB 3.0 hub with Gigabit Ethernet ITEC U3GLAN3HUB — 3-port metal hub, VIA VL812 + Realtek RTL8153, silver

The i-tec Metal USB 3.0 HUB 3 Port + Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a compact, bus-powered accessory combining a 3-port USB 3.0 hub and a Gigabit Ethernet adapter in a metal housing. It provides three USB 3.0 ports for high-speed data transfer and a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for wired network connectivity. The device is compatible with USB 2.0 and works without an external power supply.

Advantages

The hub offers Plug & Play operation and high transfer speeds for USB 3.0 devices while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0. It includes built-in surge protection to help protect the host computer from short circuits on connected peripherals. The integrated Gigabit Ethernet adapter delivers full 10/100/1000 Mbps network performance and eliminates the need for an internal network card. The compact metal design and bus-powered operation make it easy to carry and use with notebooks, ultrabooks and desktop PCs.

Suitable for

• Expanding USB ports on notebooks, ultrabooks and desktop computers
• Connecting USB storage devices (flash drives, external drives) and peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers)
• Providing wired Gigabit Ethernet access to devices without a built-in Ethernet port
• Using with Android devices that include Ethernet support in system settings

Key specifications

• USB standard: USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
• Ports: 3 × USB 3.0 ports
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps (Realtek RTL8153)
• Chipset: VIA VL812 (hub), Realtek RTL8153 (Ethernet)
• Power: Bus-powered via USB (no external power adapter required)
• Indicators: Link, Status LEDs
• Colour: Silver
• Dimensions: 110 × 35 × 23 mm
• Weight: 0.073 kg

How to use

Connect the included USB cable from the hub to an available USB port on your computer. The hub supports Plug & Play so the USB ports become available immediately; if required by your operating system, install the appropriate driver for the Gigabit Ethernet adapter. To use wired network access, connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet port and configure network settings on your computer. On Android devices, verify Ethernet support in Network Connection Settings → Other Networks before use.

Recommendations

For best performance, connect high-speed storage devices to the hub’s USB 3.0 ports and use a Gigabit-capable network switch or router to achieve full 10/100/1000 Mbps throughput. Avoid connecting multiple high-power peripherals simultaneously since the hub is bus-powered and has limited power availability.