You're juggling a dongle for your laptop, a separate ethernet adapter, and still can't plug in your mouse without yanking something else out. Or you're on flaky Wi-Fi during a client call and the screen freezes. Sorted with one small aluminium block.
The Simplecom CHN436 gives you four USB ports — three USB-A at 5 Gbps and one USB-C at 480 Mbps — plus a wired Gigabit Ethernet port on a single 13 cm cable. It plugs into USB-C or USB-A (adapter included), so it works on the MacBook in the corner and the Windows desktop in the office without hunting for a different dongle.
No drivers. No external power brick. You plug it in, it works. Windows 7 and up, macOS 10.7 and up, Linux, Android, ChromeOS, and Nintendo Switch are all supported out of the box. The ASIX AX88179A controller handles auto-negotiation at 10/100/1000 Mbps, so your wired connection stays steady where Wi-Fi can't.
It's 48 grams, 10.8 cm long, and made of aluminium alloy. Fits in a laptop sleeve pocket. You'll forget it's there until you need that extra USB port or a reliable wired link.
One thing to know: the USB-C female port on the hub is data-only. No video out, no pass-through charging. If you need either, that's a different cable job.
Add to cart and it's on its way. No forms, no 'we'll be in touch.'
| brand | Simplecom |
| model | CHN436 |
| category | Technology > Computer Accessories |
| usb_standard | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) |
| usb_connector | USB-C and USB-A (via included adapter) |
| usb_hub_ports | 3× USB-A Female (5 Gbps), 1× USB-C Female (480 Mbps) |
| network_interface | RJ-45 Ethernet Port |
| ethernet_standard | Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) |
| network_speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-negotiation |
| ethernet_controller | ASIX AX88179A |
| housing_material | Aluminium alloy |
| dimensions | 10.8 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm |
| cable_length | 13 cm |
| weight | 48 g |
| operating_temperature | 0–45 °C |
| power | USB-powered, no external power required |
| compatibility | Windows 7+, macOS 10.7+, Linux, Android, ChromeOS, Nintendo Switch |
| notes | USB-C female port is data only; no video output or PD charging |
