- USB compatibility
Connects your computer to wired internet through a USB 3.0 port. - Network speeds up to 1 Gbps
Supports 10/100/1000 (1 Gbps) BASE-T network speeds, making this adapter ideal for gaming, streaming music, movies or web browsing. - System requirements
Works with Windows 10, macOS 10.12 or later, and Chrome OS 81 or later. - Plug-and-play connection
Just plug it into your computer’s USB port for a hassle-free connection. - USB 2.0 backwards compatible
Supports older devices. - Compact design
Travels easily with a short, flexible cord. - White design
Matches your computer and other accessories. - Backed by Best Buy
For quality and reliability that you can trust.
Description
Additional information
Compatibility | Most devices with a USB 3.0 port |
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Gender (End 1) | Male |
Gender (End 2) | Female |
Color Category | White |
Networking Cable Type | Cat 5 |
Product Type | Adapter |
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor | 1 year |
Product Name | USB to Ethernet Adapter |
Signal Type | Digital |
Brand | Best Buy essentials™ |
Connector Type (End 1) | USB |
Color | White |
Connector Type (End 2) | RJ45 |
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts | 1 year |
Cable Type | USB |
Quantity | 1 |
Indoor Or Outdoor Use | Indoor |
Model Number | BE-PA3U6E |
UPC | 600603275555 |
Reviews (50)
ArunK –
I bought two of these, to build a DIY multi-ISP load balance/failover internet gateway for my home LAN.
Using an OpenWrt (22.0.3) image for the RasPi 4. The kernel recognized the USB dongle (Realtek). I was able to configure the 2 LAN ports from these dongles to connect with (a) Cox cable and (b) T Mobile 5G home internet service providers.
Load balancing/failover and auto-recovery work like a charm for my internet usage.
Superb –
Plug and play. It works perfectly on various HP and ASUS laptop computers.
hmheartfelt –
I was so happy to find this Adapter at a great price at BB. I needed this because my laptop didn’t have an Ethernet port. The adapter was plug and play-love that! No problems or issues with it.
Customer –
Functional adapter. Works well. It works as expected.
Richard –
Works great on my Ubuntu Server 22.04 Linux server.
Jayce –
It’s hard to review a product that I never used but I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt.
TomHarris –
Works well at a reasonable price. Plug and play, worked great. Bought this so I can connect the Ethernet cable to my laptop which doesn’t have an Ethernet port.
Apple –
Great adapter. My laptop stop connecting to Wi-Fi, and doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This worked great!
TheTim –
Great price compared to other brands and works great! I’m using it with a raspberry pi zero and usb adapter. It has functioned with my desktop and laptop usb ports as well. I highly recommend this.
Iska –
It’s easy to forget the new laptops don’t have an ethernet port. This thing makes my IT needs easy as it sits in my backpack all the time. Great quality and plug and play.
Jennifer –
This adapter is easy to use, compact and convenient.
DoomGuy –
Using for my switch. Works fine as of now. Will update if there are any issues
JakeM –
My internet connection occasionally disconnects/reconnects when using this adapter. Also, when I first wake up the PC the adapter is often unrecognized, and I have to unplug it/plug it back in. It uses built-in Windows drivers (I’m on Win11) so I can’t update the driver. I’ve tried through device manager and windows update, no updated drivers are found.
Brutis –
Works perfectly and I love the price. I needed to connect my lap to the internet and this was what I needed.
007s –
Great adapter and working well, no problems. Good price as well.
Vicente –
Plug and play so easy to use with no special software needed.
Neita –
It has come in handy. So it was a good purchase yes
DNRecon –
works great!
Plug it in and it works great and easy to carry in my computer bag!
Stephen –
I do not use Wi-Fi. I want a direct cable connection, modem to PC desktop. This is it. USB 2.0 to Ethernet.
BestBuyReviewer –
Works automatically, just like it should; doesn’t require any setup.
Tommy –
Plug and play for my switch, just what I needed. Over 100 hours logged already, at this price, is well worth it. Don’t go with a cheap Amazon option, they won’t last like this one
HogardthP –
Item works very well and I needed this because my laptop doesn’t have a Ethernet port so it was a win win situation for me
TimB –
Good price and worked perfectly with my nintendo switch!
DavidF –
It works great for what I needed. Used it to hard wire my Nintendo Switch.
JacquivaH –
Only used the item for a short time but it worked perfectly when I used it
Ramie –
Exactly what I needed. Would purchase again. Recommended:)
RichardC –
I guess it works going to give to my friend with a laptop
Nathos –
Somehow, my ethernet cable was hampering with my other ports (or vice versa) and my connect would disrupt frequently. This solved it! Speed improved just a tad bit
MatthewS –
It works like it’s supposed to. Pretty much Plug n’ Play.
SuspiciousJosh –
My cousin shoved some of his mac n cheese in the port and it still worked, amazing tech
Chavele –
A must have for any IT or CS professional in a personal or enterprise environment.
Losreyes –
GREAT DEVICE!!! This is my second purchase, 1st one was for a faulty laptop cable connector jack worked fine. This second purchase was for a faulty USB connector on the same laptop. Unable to connect a new Brother Printer same success printer worked great to! Both are Plug & Play EZ install. Saved me the cost of a new laptop thanks BEST BUY! They are the GO TO ELECTRONICS STORE in North Texas great techs & great service desk!
LisaM –
Due to the way the modem works in our house, we got one of these to try mainlining from the modem to the laptop instead of wifi. It is a lifesaver! Great value for this item and it has been wonderful. Boosted our signal and helped with our random disconnects. A++
Stephanie –
Working well and I appreciate its simplicity very much!
Slick1 –
Adapter works flawlessly and never fails, especially on lackluster internet speeds.
Jones –
Thank someone for thinking this up. It is a necessary, useful, gratefully received tool.
Unknown –
Guy said it would work with my laptop it did not work
TedT –
I bought this since I have a DSL modem to Ethernet connector and newer laptops/Chrombooks don’t have a standard Ethernet Port. So I bought this a s converter. I did ask the sale rep with it would work to convert Ethernet Internet to the USB and the new laptops could process the signal and they could.
Unknown –
The sound was too low. Only low bass came from bass box with no audio sound. Only volume control was on bass speaker.
Alvin –
This device is very convenient to have and works well with the Nintendo Switch.
TorreyJ –
Works great. I like the white look.
Not much more to say about it.
user154212 –
Now I can get three stocked in Smash Ultimate with no excuses otherwise! Thanks Nintendo!
Chels –
Definitely faster speeds. Idk why my laptop didnt come with an ethernet port but this works well
DanielD –
Works great fits into the usb laptop ans its easy to hide
FrugalBuyer –
Works as advertised and faster than using WiFi connection (our service is pretty slow to begin with).
PaolaS –
Ive been using this product for a month to connect all my work from home equipment. So far no issues.
Best –
It is hard to find an item but Best Buy store has it.
CelesteO –
A lifesaver! Needed for virtual interview to test internet speed via Ethernet cable. My laptop doesn’t have an Ethernet port and this adapter was able to let use the Ethernet via USB!
Paul –
This item met my needs perfectly. It was readily available and arrived very quickly
Jjcabinets –
Very satisfied with my purchase always can depend on Best Buy for stuff