USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter

I am having a problem with an ASIX AX88179 based USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter. The particular one I use is Plugable USB3-E1000.

It works fine in the USB 2.0 port, but in the USB 3.0 port it works for a few minutes and then disconnects until I unplug it and plug it back in.

Can anybody recommend a USB 3.0 gigabit Ethernet adapter that works reliably under Windows 8.1 with Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro?

Thank you.

 

Amazon.com: StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter - 10/100/1000 Network Adapter - USB to Ethernet LAN Adapter - USB to RJ45: Computers & Accessories

This one seems to have good reviews on amazon, and is windows/mac/linux compatible.

Note: i don't own this because my laptop has built-in ethernet.

 

Thank you for the response. Unfortunately the adapter you recommended uses the same ASIX AX88179 chip-set as the adapter I already have. I agree, lots of positive reviews... Maybe I got a defective unit... But it works fine in the USB 2.0 port...

Anybody with a Yoga 2 Pro can confirm that an ASIX AX88179 based adapter is stable when plugged into the USB 3.0 port? The symptoms are very easy to reproduce--connection drops after a few minutes.

Thanks

 

I just ordered this one: Anker® 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

It has VL812-B2 & RTL8153 chips (VL812 for the USB ports and RTL8153 for the Ethernet port).

Haven't received it yet, but I'll try to remember to let you know how it works after I've had a chance to test it.

 

Although this is for USB2 I note that my Windows Update shows this optional update
ASIX - LAN - ASIX AX88772B USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
Update type: Optional
Published: 21/08/2014
May be worth checking you have updated this ...

 

I use Diamond usb 3.0 ethernet adapter. I had the same issues if the computer ever went to sleep. Once I turned off power management for the device driver, all of that went away.

 

Okay, I received my adapter and have been using it most of the day without issue. No disconnects. No problem waking from sleep. Works in Windows 8.1 and Linux Mint-17. It's pretty awesome, really. 3-port USB 3.0 hub and Gigabit Ethernet in one device.

Only thing that would have made it perfect is a DC-in jack to use it as a powered hub if the need ever arises. Oh, and a shorter cable. Although I do prefer the removable cable on this one (there were several others with short, permanently attached cables).

If I run into any problems in the next few days I'll report back, but so far so good. I used it quite extensively today. Copied several gigabytes of data over the network. I also streamed a bunch of videos and listened to music from my server.