Questions & Answers for Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
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Sonos Bridge and Play 3 compatability with Macbook Pro and this Thunderbolt to ethernet adapter?
I'm wondering if my Macbook Pro(Late 2012) has the capability, and if so how to adjust the network settings to cater the needs of a Sonos Bridge to emit its own wireless network so I can play my Sonos speakers from a wireless network from a hotel. ( I won't have access to a hardline ethernet port or router ) I'm going on vacation and am hoping to bring my speaker to have some tunes with in Mexico. If my computer is capable of supporting the right internet accessibility to the bridge I will most definitely be buying this thunderbolt to ethernet adapter to connect the Bridge and thus connect all my Sonos speakers. I'm at a loss and not sure how to understand and be sure my network settings can receive a wireless signal and create an output from my computer to the bridge, or if this adapter is only for inputting a hardline ethernet internet cord for my macbook. Boils down to an input/output question with wireless internet network capabilities. Any help or additional information would be greatly appreciated as my trip is in three weeks time! Thanks again. - Rob
- Asked by Robert W from Tonka Bay
- 7/03/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Sonos Bridge and Play 3 compatability with Macbook Pro and this Thunderbolt to ethernet adapter?)
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Probably not.
Most Thunderbolt Ext HDD don't have much processing power and just respond to calls from your computer to store data or send data.
There's no support for NAS (network attached storage) built-in to existing Thunderbolt Ext HDDs.- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- 20/06/2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this be used to connect a Thunderbolt External HDD to a Gigabit Ethernet Network? Thanks Much!)
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Can this adapter be daisy chained to my computer via a thunderbolt external hard drive?
I have a Macbook Air with only one Thunderbolt port which is currently used for an external Thunderbolt hard drive. Can I connect this adapter to the Thunderbolt port on my external hard drive to have a wired internet connection at the end of the daisy-chain?
- Asked by Mark W from San Francisco
- 25/01/2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this adapter be daisy chained to my computer via a thunderbolt external hard drive?)
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- Answered by Andreas G
- 17/04/2015
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Do you need a special internet connection to use this or is it just like the USB ethernet adapter?
I have a MacBook Air and the USB ethernet adapter. I'm getting the new Macbook Pro with Retina display. So would this be a good idea to buy this adapter to Thunderbolt instead of using the the USB adapter? Would I get a better connecting? Would I need a special internet connection or will any due?
- Asked by Chase H from Saint Marys
- 12/06/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Do you need a special internet connection to use this or is it just like the USB ethernet adapter?)
Best Answer:This product will work exactly like the USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter, but instead use your Thunderbolt port. It does not need any special type of internet connection, just standard RJ-45 ethernet cabling. It will work with any new Mac with a Thunderbolt port, along with any Mac that has a Thunderbolt port (excluding MiniDisplay port).
This adapter will have much faster speeds than the prior USB version because it is Gigabit (10/100/1000 vs 10/100 for the USB Ethernet Adapter). As long as you have a Thunderbolt port, I would highly recommend using this one if you are debating between the two.- Answered by Jeffrey Y from Westmont
- 14/06/2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Do you need a special internet connection to use this or is it just like the USB ethernet adapter?)
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What is the best adapters for migration assistant? 2008 macbook to 07/2014 macbook pro. The ethernet to thunderbolt adapter does nothing.
- Asked by Michael S from San Antonio
- 27/07/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the best adapters for migration assistant? 2008 macbook to 07/2014 macbook pro. The ethernet to thunderbolt adapter does nothing.)
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Will this Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter handle jumbo frames?
- Asked by Richard G from Austin
- 12/06/2012
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Best Answer:Yes. Currently have one running on 9000 and all is good.
Hope this helps.- Answered by Oli S
- 20/06/2012
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There is no way to connect a Thunderbolt external hard drive to the Apple Time Capsule.
-connecting a Thunderbolt to Enet adapter to a Thunderbolt external hard drive doesn't do anything useful. (no NAS support built-in to Thunderbolt hard drives)
-Apple Time Capsule doesn't support adding extra storage via enet or USB2 (although it could possibly support adding storage via USB2)- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- 25/08/2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I want to connect time capsule to a thunderbolt external hard drive. Can I do that and what cables do I use)
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what Ethernet adapter do I need for 2016 MacBook pro
- Asked by William C from Meriden
- 22/11/2016
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AnswerUSB-C to Ethernet. There's one available in the Apple Store made by Belkin.
- Answered by Carlos N
- 6/12/2016
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To connect imac to local network is gigabit ethernet better than using a thunderbolt
If I have a NAS would i rather use the gigabit ethernet from my new Imac than the thunderboldt with an ethernet adapter, I assume yes
- Asked by Erich H B
- 5/12/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (To connect imac to local network is gigabit ethernet better than using a thunderbolt)
AnswerThere's really no difference.
Either way you will be connecting via a Gigabit ethernet connection.- Answered by Matthew T
- 15/12/2012
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I used the Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter and Migration Assisstant between 2012 MBPr and 2008 MBP without any problems - just plug and play :-)
- Answered by Iain M from Lavington
- 5/02/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use the Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter w/ migrate assistant from an older mac to a current Macbook Air?)
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Full gigabit speeds?
I just got CenturyLink Gigabit service, and the fastest speeds I can get ising this adapter is around 650Mbps down/800Mbs up. The CenturyLink installer says it's a limitation of my hardware, and that only fairly new machines will actually get the full 1000Mbs / 1000Mbs speeds.
Mid-2012 MBP Retina, which has no ethernet so I'm using this adapter.
Does anyone know if there are limits in the adapter, older Macs, or...? If I get a new MBP but it turns out it's the adapter that is chocking things, then I won't see any benefit on that front.- Asked by Allen M from Bellingham
- 25/05/2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Full gigabit speeds?)
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What is the best way to connect a retina macbook with a new 2TB time capsule? USB/ethernet adaptor does not transfer data.
USB/Ethernet cable does not allow backups. How do I backup with a cable, Not Wifi.
- Asked by Chris H from Marmong Point
- 30/12/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the best way to connect a retina macbook with a new 2TB time capsule? USB/ethernet adaptor does not transfer data.)
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will it work with ipad air
- Asked by Paul H
- 20/05/2015
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AnswerNo. The iPad Air does not have a Thunderbolt port.
- Answered by Kenneth H from El Paso
- 29/05/2015
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Can I use this with MacBook Pro 2011?
- Asked by Jose Antonio S from Tijuana
- 12/06/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use this with MacBook Pro 2011?)
AnswerYes, this adapter will work with all sizes of the 2011 MacBook Pro, along with every Mac with a built-in Thunderbolt port.
- Answered by Jeffrey Y from Westmont
- 14/06/2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use this with MacBook Pro 2011?)
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what connection do i need to connect to a BT landline
I only have a BT landline without a router can I connect directly to the BTconnection
- Asked by Russell F
- 17/03/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (what connection do i need to connect to a BT landline)
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Answer
This cable is designed to allow a network connection, and is not strictly designed to connect them directly. However, you could connect them through a network, although this would require additional hardware, such as a switch to do so.
- Answered by Sammy H
- 6/12/2015
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this cable be used to connect my mac book pro to my windows pc)
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Does this product support native Vlans?
- Asked by Alexander K from Horsmonden
- 12/06/2012
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Can the "lighting to USB cable" together with "USB to ethernet connector" allow ipad mini to browse the internet without using Wi-Fi / 3G/4G?
In Japan, most of the hotels only provide ethernet cable (RJ45) for internet connection and seldom with Wi-Fi. How can I use the iPad mini to browse the internet without buying any extra data nano-sim card?
- Asked by Richard H from Wentworthville
- 18/11/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Can the "lighting to USB cable" together with "USB to ethernet connector" allow ipad mini to browse the internet without using Wi-Fi / 3G/4G?)
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Can I use the thunderbolt to gigabit Ethernet adapter with iPhone 5
- Asked by Bernard W from Clinton
- 21/09/2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use the thunderbolt to gigabit Ethernet adapter with iPhone 5)
Best Answer:The iPhone 5 has a Lightning adapter, this is a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
- Answered by Joshua G from Ft Lauderdale
- 3/11/2012
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