IOGEAR's GigaLinq Pro 3.1, USB Type-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, plugs into the 2015 Apple MacBook Retina 12? , the 2015 Google Chromebook Pixel [2], and other laptop's USB 3.1 Type-C port and allows you to connect a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable to deliver Internet and network access at up to Gigabit speeds (1000Mbps). Simply connect the GigaLinq Pro 3.1 to your laptop's USB-C port, connect an Ethernet cable from your network router or hub to the adapter and you're ready to access the Internet at blazing fast speeds. In instances where Wi-Fi service is poor or only a wired connection is available, rest assured knowing you can connect to a high speed wired connection with IOGEAR's GigaLinq Pro 3.1. The adapter is portable and features built in over-current protection to protect your device from power surges. Now lack of Wi-Fi no longer means lack of Internet access.