Edimax EU-4306 - USB 3.0 Gigabit Adapter - enables the connection of devices without an Ethernet port, such as ultrabooks, to a Gigabit network. The data transfer speed of currently available Gigabit USB 2.0 adapters is limited to 480 Mbps, and thanks to the USB 3.0 standard, the EU-4306 can achieve the full speed of a Gigabit network. The EU-4306's compliance with the USB 3.0 standard, which allows data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, enables you to fully benefit from the Gigabit connection. In contrast to older USB 2.0 adapters that transfer data only at 480 Mbps via the USB port, this adapter allows you to connect devices without an Ethernet port, such as ultrabooks, to a Gigabit network. All you need to do is plug the adapter into the USB port of your computer to establish a connection to a wired network. Jumbo frame support can significantly enhance network performance. Jumbo frames have a larger capacity of up to 4000 bytes compared to standard Ethernet frames with a capacity of 1500 bytes. Larger frames mean fewer frames on the network, which improves CPU efficiency and bandwidth usage. For Gigabit-specific applications like transferring large files, this results in a noticeable increase in network performance. The EU-4306 complies with the 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard, which reduces power consumption by up to 35% when no data is being transmitted over the Ethernet port. It is fully compatible with Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X 10.x.