If you have a USB C equipped laptop, but lack other important connection ports, then this 3 port USB C hub with Ethernet can help. It couples your USB peripheral and RJ45 network connections into a single, convenient combination hub. USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. Through the USB C host connector, this multiport hub gives you 3 traditional USB-A ports, and a Gigabit Ethernet connection, making it a must-have laptop accessory. Plus, the integrated 30 cm (12 in.) cable lets you place the hub, your devices, and your network connection, exactly where you need them. It's ideal for virtually any USB C equipped laptop, such as Del XPS, MacBook Pro, Chromebook Pixel or other MacOS or Windows based laptop or tablet. This dynamic USB 3.0 hub is TAA compliant and integrates an easy-to-use USB-C connector. While your USB C equipped laptop or MacBook is lightweight and portable, it might be missing connectivity ports such as wired Internet. Because this hub offers a Gigabit Ethernet port you can connect to a network in locations were Wi-Fi is unavailable. The hub's built-in USB cable is long enough to reach your laptop or tablet's USB 3.0 port, regardless of where the port is located. Now, you can eliminate the worry and frustration when your hub's built-in cable is too short and doesn't reach your laptop's USB port location. Plus, the extended-length cable provides you with more desk placement options, which makes it easier to create a comfortable, space-efficient work area. This easy-to-use USB C port expander hub is natively supported in most operating systems, and you can install it quickly, without having to install additional drivers or software. The 3 port USB C hub with Ethernet is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.