Reddit reviews Plugable USB C Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Gigabit Connection, Compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Linux, Chrome OS, Dell XPS, HP, Lenovo

I checked basically everything about this myself on Switch's launch day. Here's a thread with the details: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/5x948s/answering_your_questions_about_usb_typec/

To answer your questions:

1. Yes, you can use USB-C Ethernet adapters like this Plugable one with an undocked Switch. Just like USB-A Ethernet adapters, it has to be using a AX88179 or AX88772 chipset. However, it's impossible to connect this to the dock because an adapter like USB-A plug to USB-C receptacle is strictly forbidden by the USB spec.
   
2. Yes. A lot of PD passthrough accessories are unreliable and may not work, but in general it's possible. For example, I have a Plugable USB-C dock (UD-CA1) that I use with my laptop to get video+charging+USB+ethernet+audio. When connected to the Switch, it gives the best charging speeds (12V) and lets me connect USB accessories, but the built-in video+ethernet+audio don't work of course. Plenty of cheaper PD charging hubs you can find on Amazon should work too but I'm not exactly sure which ones.
   
3. Yes. See above. Other less fancy hubs that just go from one USB-C plug to something like 4 USB-A ports work fine too, as do plain old USB-A hubs with an "OTG" adapter. There's no point right now since you can't use anything but an Ethernet adapter.
   
   Switch does not and almost definitely will not ever support third-party USB Bluetooth adapters. It currently doesn't seem to support any USB audio devices either. If you want to use a bluetooth headset, either wait for a system update to add support or stick to a 3.5mm headphone jack transmitter.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011DDXGVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works great for me on my Pixel. I am running Pure Nexus ROM with ElementalX kernel. No idea if that really matters or not.

This one says it supports Switch handheld mode:

Plugable USB C to Ethernet Gigabit 10/100/1000 LAN Network Adapter (ASIX AX88179 chipset Compatible with Windows 10,8.1, 8, 7, OS X/macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Switch Game Console)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011DDXGVC/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3HIHADV23VGU1&psc=1

I'm a little confused by your question. Wifi, cellular radios that use SIMs and ethernet are very different things. You're very likely not going to be able to reuse an internal wifi antenna for cellular.

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Someone on this sub has already posted about using a cheap usb wifi card with a better antenna for much improved speeds:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GPDPocket/comments/8wmc7u/external_usb_wifi_is_much_faster_than_internal/

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If you do need cell service, consider one of those wifi hotspots for whatever carrier you use.

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And if you do need ethernet, usb 3.1 is very fast (5 or 10 Gbps) so a usb c dongle could probably handle all the throughput your house has without being a bottle neck.

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https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Ethernet-Gigabit-Network-Compatible/dp/B011DDXGVC

OK. Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Compatible/dp/B011DDXGVC/

That wasn't so hard now was it?

Not the proper chipset.

Ehternet adapters require a specific chipset to work with the switch. (The same chipsets used in the official adapters).

ASIX AX88772 for USB 2.0

ASIX AX88179 for USB 3.0

This USB-C Plugable adapter would work

I'm a big dumbo, go buy this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B011DDXGVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Source:
https://plugable.com/2017/04/26/plugable-products-unofficially-compatible-with-nintendo-switch/

I have 3 of the i5 versions of that NUC and haven't has any issues using the previous version of the vib from www.virtuallyghetto.com/2016/11/usb-3-0-ethernet-adapter-nic-driver-for-esxi-6-5.html
Haven't tried the new "native" driver yet.
I am using this usb device
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011DDXGVC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I will not ever use my Switch docked. Always handheld. So I could directly connect my handheld Switch to LAN internet only with this ?

SMEXY! The biggest problem I'm having with this thing is not being able to order spare power adapters for these things. I don't trust the off brand ones on amazon and HP is back ordered on spares which is insane.

Sort of related: What do you recommend for travel dongle solutions? I'm ordering the plugable desktop dock thing for the desk but we need some super tiny travel dongles for at least HDMI and Ethernet. I was able to find the official HP HDMI usb-c adapter which has a short small cable which I prefer, but this plugable usb c to ethernet adapter seems to be my best bet for ethernet.

I wish I could find a super light weight, small profile all in one but even the official HP travel dock is bulky even if it weren't back ordered.

A live session means you get the Ubuntu installer on a flash drive and boot it up with the "Try" option.

You may not end up needing this now, but it's great for the future: https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Compatible/dp/B011DDXGVC

Do we know if you can use a LAN adapter with the Switch console itself rather than plugging in through the dock? Using something like this?