USB2.0 A Female To 8P8C Plug (RJ45) Adapter Overview This adapter enables connecting a USB ADSL modem to a router with an RJ45 Ethernet port. A data switching device is required for proper operation. What it is USB2.0 A Female To 8P8C Plug (RJ45) Adapter RJ45 male to USB 2.0 female configuration to bridge USB ADSL modems or USB interfaces with a router or other Ethernet port How it works The RJ45 male side plugs into a router or Ethernet port. The USB 2.0 A female side accepts the USB cable from an ADSL modem or from a USB interface that uses a USB port. Compatibility and limitations Supports USB 2.0 devices. Not compatible with USB 1.1 devices (older printer style USB). Not a general USB to Ethernet adapter; it is intended for use with a USB ADSL modem and similar USB interfaces in conjunction with a data switching setup. This adapter cannot be used by plugging a USB 2.0 plug into another USB device and then connecting the other end to a computer's RJ45 port; it will not work in that configuration. Use scenarios Home broadband sharing: connect a USB ADSL modem to a router that has only Ethernet ports to enable internet access across wired devices. Small office setup: use the adapter to connect a USB ADSL modem to an Ethernet router for network access when a USB path to the router is required. Quick test or temporary deployment: evaluate or deploy a USB ADSL modem with an Ethernet router in environments without USB WAN support. Notes The adapter is designed for bridging USB ADSL modem connections to routers via RJ45, and requires compatible hardware and a data switching solution to function properly.