Reddit reviews Network Adapter, Anker USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Supporting 10/100/1000 bit Ethernet

I've been using this adapter from Anker $16.

It works plug and play with my Samsung Chromebook Plus (Linux kernel v4.4). Across both Chrome OS, Android apps, and Crostini.

It's using the Realtek 8153 chipset. Support for which is included in kernel versions 3.18+


EDIT: I just reread your post, you were looking for WiFi not ethernet... my bad 🙈

Bro. Here's my setup:

https://bourgedesign.com/products/arc-hub

then add:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOP70EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_TlIw6xqtN8ByF

to this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XMD7KPU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_3cVe3OX2LpqR8

this is for when Im on the road. At home I use my monitor as a hub:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2XRYB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T.NLzb2V2XBJ5

usb-c is great. I can hotswap my xps and rbs with one cable

I think I will be getting this one:
(https://www.amazon.com/Network-Adapter-Anker-Ethernet-Supporting/dp/B00NOP70EC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488324693&sr=8-2&keywords=USB+3.0+to+10%2F100%2F1000+Gigabit+Ethernet+Adapter)

A LAN adapter does wonders, Wireless communication is a half-duplex process (think of a one lane highway, where you have to wait for the other person going the opposite direction of you to go, before you can go) for ALL WIRELESS DEVICES ON YOUR ROUTER'S NETWORK. So EVERY device is using that one lane road, meaning that their is an increase in ping and dropped packets due to your device needing to wait before it can transmit.

A LAN adapter is full duplex (think of a normal two lane road) meaning that the waiting problem is fixed; along with the transmission problem, as the LAN adapter doesn't need to wait, as that road is specifically for your device only.

Any USB LAN adapter will work (I do recommend getting a USB 3 to LAN, as you'll get a better connection, due to USB 3 having better latency timings, and supporting more bandwidth)

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Ethernet-Supporting-Notebook/dp/B00NOP70EC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541367603&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+3+lan+adapter+Anker

Its cheap, and works amazing! Plug it into the blue USB port on your switch (in the back where the power/HDMI port is, the blue port means its a USB 3)

14 Days 18 Hours 24 Minutes 57 Seconds. Which is when I installed it.

Here's the specific model on Amazon, it's an Anker AK-A7610011

http://www.amazon.com/Network-Adapter-Anker-Ethernet-Supporting/dp/B00NOP70EC

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Ethernet-Supporting-Notebook/dp/B00NOP70EC/

Don't mean to be rude but gotta check: Make sure you're plugging it into the correct Ethernet port on your Google Wifi, you can only use one of them for internet IN. Also, can you try a different ethernet cable?

Not a Cox customer but just throwing out idea, if they have any type of like landing page that pops up with terms to accept or anything similar, you'll need to plug in a computer to your puck's ethernet and accept those before setting up the modem.

You might look into buying a cheap USB to Ethernet dongle or dock, just to have around for situations like this or for when travelling.

That said, I'm pretty sure Cox is just a standard cable provider right? Like Xfinity?

If they don't have the said splash page you have to agree to before use, then maybe you aren't supposed to be using the puck's default DHCP setting? Or something similar?

Again, picking up one of these will help you narrow down the issue because you can try just seeing if your Surface can get internet directly from the modem (make sure to always unplug the modem from power before switching devices) and you can also see if there is a ToS you have to agree to or something.

• An adapter from Anker, a recommended brand
  
• The step up version, just better aesthetics for your Surface
  
• The cheapest option
  
• One that does more than just Ethernet if you want more bang for your buck. Maybe you want more USB ports on your Surface sometimes?
  
  Anyways, report back with:
  
  

1. Does connecting your Surface directly to your modem work?
   
2. Does connecting your Surface through the Wifi puck work before you set up the Wi-Fi?

2 things:

First off, I looked on Amazon for a USB to Ethernet cable. The first result looks good for a tenner is a 3.0 USB version (UK US)
Should I hold off until the update for 3.0 support? Or will it still work?

The other question: How is ARMS? Would it be worth £50?

Yes, assuming your are sure it’s not the cable.

Anker USB 3.0 Portable Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOP70EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7r6MBbT30EXFF

I use an ethernet-to-usb 3.0 adapter on my macbook pro and it maxes the connection just fine.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Ethernet-Supporting-Notebook/dp/B00NOP70EC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541290893&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=usb+ethernet+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41kLKmEAs5L&ref=plSrch

Ah sorry. It's this guy http://www.amazon.com/Network-Adapter-Anker-Ethernet-Supporting/dp/B00NOP70EC/

This is due to a driver or chipset not supporting it, or in the case of Windows 10 and Intel NICs, they blame each other and won't just fix it. Anyway, I have one of these and it should work. The price is right as well. Driver's auto load in Windows 7 and 10.

I also use it when prepping new gear so I don't have to unplug my network connection.

I just picked the first one from the results list, just to use it as an example of something to try

But yes, a USB 3 one like this would be more suitable

Then a [USB NIC] (https://www.amazon.com/Network-Adapter-Anker-Ethernet-Supporting/dp/B00NOP70EC) may be what is needed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOP70EC/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_XXsxCb19BKXNS