RJ45 male to USB 2.0 female adapter This RJ45 male to USB 2.0 female adapter is designed for use in setups where a USB ADSL modem or other USB devices need to connect to equipment that provides an RJ45 port. Key benefits Enables USB devices to link with hardware that presents an RJ45 interface in supported configurations. Simple, compact adapter for quick connectivity when a direct USBtoRJ45 path is required. Keeps your existing USB devices usable with devices that expose RJ45 networking ports. Important notes The USB 2.0 female end accepts a standard USB device; the RJ45 male end plugs into a computer or device with an RJ45 networking port. It will not work if used on other USB interfaces or with USB 1.1 devices (such as older USB printers). This adapter is intended for specific use cases, such as connecting a USB ADSL modem to routers with an RJ45 socket; a data switch may be required in some configurations. The RJ45 male end is designed to be inserted into a computer's RJ45 networking port; the USB 2.0 female end connects to a USB port on the dialer or router. Use scenarios Connecting a USB ADSL modem to a router that provides an RJ45 socket, in setups where data switching is appropriate. Linking a USB device to a computer or networked device that exposes an RJ45 port, using the USB 2.0 female end for the USB device and the RJ45 end for the host. Situations where a direct USBtoEthernet conversion is not available, and an RJ45anchored USB connection is supported by the equipment. Compatibility and limits RJ45 male end fits standard Ethernet RJ45 sockets on computers and network devices. USB 2.0 female end accepts standard USB devices. Not compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Not a universal USBtoEthernet adapter; use only in configurations described above.