UGREEN CR110 USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter is now available at Mascom International for KSh 1,400, adding a 10/100Mbps RJ45 network port to any device with a spare USB-A slot. The CR110 arrives brand new and sealed at our shop in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Inside sits the ASIX AX88772A controller chip, which moves wired traffic at full 100Mbps Fast Ethernet speed under the IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards. The UGREEN CR110 measures roughly 10cm from plug to port and weighs about 40 grams, light enough to live permanently in a laptop sleeve.
Thin laptops dropped the Ethernet port years ago, and that decision costs Kenyan workers real time. Accountants uploading KRA iTax returns, procurement officers submitting tenders on the e-Procurement portal, and radiologists pushing large scan files across a hospital network all lose minutes to Wi-Fi that drops mid-transfer. The CR110 solves that in one step: plug it into a free USB port, run a patch cable to the router or wall socket, and the connection stops fluctuating. Nintendo Switch owners in Kilimani and South B use the same UGREEN CR110 to cut lag out of online matches entirely.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock unbranded network dongles with no chipset listed on the packaging, Mascom International sells the UGREEN CR110 with its AX88772A silicon stated openly, because the chipset determines whether Windows and macOS recognise the adapter without a driver hunt. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the same thing after switching: video calls stop freezing and file uploads finish on the first attempt. Visit our Kimathi Street counter to test the CR110 on your own laptop before you pay, or order it for countrywide delivery with payment made on arrival.
Common Questions About the UGREEN CR110 USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter
What does the UGREEN CR110 actually do?
The CR110 converts a standard USB-A port into a working RJ45 Ethernet socket, letting you connect a network cable to a device that has no LAN port built in. Ultrabooks, MacBooks, Chromebooks, mini PCs and the Nintendo Switch dock all fall into that category. Plug the adapter in, insert your patch cable, and the machine treats the link exactly like a built-in wired connection. Speed tops out at 100Mbps in both directions, which covers browsing, video calls, cloud backups and streaming without strain.
Will the CR110 work with my laptop, MacBook or Nintendo Switch?
Yes on all three. The UGREEN CR110 runs driver-free on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, on macOS, and on Chrome OS. Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite recognise it through the dock's USB port. Windows 7, Vista, XP and most Linux distributions need a driver installed first, downloadable from UGREEN's support page. Any desktop, laptop, TV box or mini PC with a free USB-A port is a candidate. Bring your device to Kimathi Street and we will confirm compatibility before purchase.
Do I need to install drivers to use the CR110?
On current operating systems, no. Windows 8 and newer, macOS and Chrome OS carry the AX88772A driver already, so the CR110 appears as a network device within a few seconds of being plugged in. Older machines running Windows 7, Vista or XP require a one-time driver install, as do most Linux builds. The download sits on UGREEN's official site under model numbers 20253, 20254 and 20257. Our team at Mascom International walks customers through that install at the counter when needed.
Is 100Mbps fast enough for Kenyan home and office internet?
For the vast majority of connections in Kenya, yes. Safaricom Home Fibre entry plans run at 10Mbps and 20Mbps, Zuku's common household tiers sit between 10Mbps and 60Mbps, and typical office links land well under 100Mbps per user. The CR110 saturates any of those comfortably. If you pay for a 250Mbps or 500Mbps fibre package and want every megabit at one machine, a gigabit adapter suits you better. For everyone else, including most JTL Faiba and Airtel Fibre subscribers, 100Mbps wired beats congested Wi-Fi every time.
Why choose a wired connection over Wi-Fi in a Nairobi office?
Wired links do not compete for airtime. In a Westlands open-plan office with forty devices on one access point, throughput per user collapses and latency swings wildly. A cable running through the CR110 gives each machine its own dedicated path, so Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls hold steady during 11am peak usage. Concrete walls in older CBD buildings also block 5GHz Wi-Fi badly. Wired connections sidestep interference from neighbouring routers, microwaves and Bluetooth devices sharing the 2.4GHz band, which matters in dense buildings along Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street.
How does the CR110 compare to UGREEN's gigabit adapters?
The CR110 tops out at 100Mbps over USB 2.0, while UGREEN's gigabit models such as the CR111 reach 1000Mbps over USB 3.0 and cost noticeably more. Choose the CR110 when your internet plan sits under 100Mbps, when the host device only has USB 2.0 ports anyway, or when you need a spare adapter for a bag. Choose gigabit for large local file transfers between machines, network-attached storage backups, or fibre packages above 100Mbps. Mascom International stocks both tiers and will match one to your actual connection speed.
Who should buy the UGREEN CR110 at KSh 1,400?
University students at Strathmore, USIU and JKUAT working on Chromebooks in campus labs, remote workers running client calls from home, cyber café operators wiring several thin laptops to one switch, and mobile gamers who dock a Switch nightly. IT technicians also keep one in the toolkit for diagnosing a laptop whose built-in network port has failed. Small business owners in Nyeri, Nakuru and Kisumu buy them in pairs for point-of-sale terminals. At KSh 1,400 it costs less than two months of extra mobile data, and it never expires.
Does the CR110 work with phones and tablets?
Sometimes, with a caveat. The adapter uses a USB-A male plug, so an Android phone or tablet needs a USB-C to USB-A OTG adapter in between, and the device's software must support USB Ethernet. Many Android handsets and tablets do; some do not, and Apple's iPhone requires a separate Lightning or USB-C camera adapter plus iOS support. The CR110 is built primarily for computers and consoles. Ask our Kimathi Street team to test yours before buying if a phone is your target device.
Technical Specifications
Core Network Function and Speed
- Converts one USB-A port into an RJ45 female Ethernet socket, adding wired networking to devices without a LAN port
- Supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps network access, so it auto-negotiates with older switches and modern routers alike
- Complies with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards covering 10Base-T and 100Base-T wiring found in Kenyan offices
- Runs full-duplex with flow control, sending and receiving at 100Mbps simultaneously during video calls and uploads
- Falls back to half-duplex with backpressure on legacy hardware, keeping old office switches and hubs usable
- Sustains steady throughput on long sessions, unlike Wi-Fi links that fluctuate as more devices join the access point
Chipset Architecture and Data Handling
- ASIX AX88772A controller manages the USB-to-Ethernet conversion, a chip widely supported across operating systems
- USB 2.0 host interface carries up to 480Mbps of bus bandwidth, far more headroom than 100Mbps networking needs
- Native driver support inside Windows 8 and newer means the adapter is recognised within seconds of connection
- Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports, so older desktops and industrial machines still accept the adapter
- Hardware handles MAC addressing and packet framing directly, reducing processor load on low-power Chromebooks
- Stable chipset choice means Windows updates rarely break the connection, a common failure on unbranded dongles
Device and Operating Compatibility
- Driver-free on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 across both laptop and desktop hardware
- Works on macOS 10.4 and later, covering Intel MacBooks, Apple silicon models and Mac mini desktops
- Chrome OS support means Chromebooks used in Kenyan schools and universities connect to campus wiring directly
- Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite accept the adapter through the dock USB port for lag-free online matches
- Windows 7, Vista, XP and Linux kernel 2.6.x or 3.x need a one-time driver install from UGREEN's download page
- TV boxes, mini PCs, and desktop towers with a spare USB-A port all work without additional configuration
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Roughly 10cm total length keeps the RJ45 head from levering against a thin laptop chassis during transport
- Weighs about 40 grams, adding negligible load to a bag carried on a daily matatu commute into the CBD
- Moulded strain relief at both ends resists the repeated bending that kills cheaper adapters within months
- Compact housing fits a shirt pocket or laptop sleeve, matching the portability field technicians need on site
- Available in black and white finishes depending on current Mascom International stock at time of order
- Passive design draws power from the USB port alone, so there is no separate adapter or battery to carry
Setup, Indicators and Everyday Use
- Green Link LED confirms the cable and switch are connected, removing guesswork when a port appears dead
- Yellow Activity LED flashes during data transfer, giving instant visual proof that traffic is actually moving
- Plug-and-play on current operating systems, with no configuration screens, IP entry or account setup required
- Hot-swappable between machines, so one adapter serves a home desktop by day and a Switch dock by evening
- Diagnostic value for technicians, quickly proving whether a fault sits in the laptop's port or the office cabling
- Works with any standard Cat5e or Cat6 patch cable already installed in Kenyan homes, offices and cyber cafés
Package Contents
- UGREEN CR110 USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter, brand new and sealed
- Quick start guide with driver download instructions
- Warranty documentation
Note:Some production batches ship with a driver CD included, though it is unnecessary on Windows 8 and newer, macOS or Chrome OS. Patch cables are sold separately at Mascom International in Cat5e and Cat6 lengths from 1 metre upward, so ask our counter staff to pair the CR110 with the right cable for your desk or console setup.
Warranty
The UGREEN CR110 USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk, where our team tests the adapter against a known-working port and cable before processing any replacement.
Where to Buy the UGREEN CR110 in Kenya
UGREEN CR110 USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter is in stock now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, plug the CR110 into your own laptop or Switch dock at the counter, and confirm it works before you pay a shilling. Available colours: black and white, subject to stock on the day.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the CR110 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so payment happens only once the adapter is in your hands. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and Garissa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is covered by the 6-month warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, honest pricing and after-sales support that answers the phone.
