Questions & Answers for Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
104 Questions from the Community
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Will this adapter continue working with the new MacBook Air 2012?
I have one of these. I bought it for my old Air. Apple promotes the Thunderbold to Ethernet adapter but no mention whether this is still supported in the new one.
I'd hate to lose the Thunderbold port for this as I need to use the VGA adapter AND the Ethernet adapter simultaneously.- Asked by Raúl Cristián A from Barcelona
- 06 12, 12
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Best Answer:Yes, it will still work with the latest MacBook Air models. There is an option to use the new Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, but either will work.
- Answered by Eric S from Nampa
- 06 20, 12
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Does this support a Windows installation on the MacBook Air?
- Asked by Chris T from Federalsburg
- 12 3, 10
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this support a Windows installation on the MacBook Air?)
Best Answer:As long as you can read usb ports on the Windows side. Then download a driver for Windows if not provided in Boot Camp.
- Answered by Joshua R
- 03 13, 11
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Will this work on a iMac 1999 bubble computer Apple USB Ethernet adapter
- Asked by Donna M from Dannemora
- 10 6, 13
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Can you use this with airport express?
- Asked by John B from Hickory
- 06 6, 11
- Flag as inappropriate (Can you use this with airport express?)
AnswerThe airport express comes with an ethernet port already.
You can't plug it into an airport express and have an extra ethernet port. But if you have a Mac without an ethernet port you could plug it into your Mac and connect the Mac to the airport express' ethernet port using the adapter and an ethernet cable.- Answered by Charlie M
- 06 10, 11
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Dose the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter use dynamic MAC address or one single unique MAC address?
I need to use my Macbook Air to access university ethernet network, since that need to register the MAC address to the university first, I want to know if this USB ethernet adapter is using one single MAC address all the time or generate a dynamic MAC address. Thanks!
- Asked by Yanqing L from East Lansing
- 09 3, 12
- Flag as inappropriate (Dose the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter use dynamic MAC address or one single unique MAC address?)
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Yes, it is always better to use a hardwired connection for video streaming. However, there are many possible reasons for a video stream to freeze/buffer so this may not solve your problem.
- Answered by Dan W from Brooklyn
- 02 21, 13
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will this adapter work better than the wifi connection eliminating or minimizing video streaming freezes?)
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Is this compatible with USB 3 ports on the newest Macbook Air?
- Asked by Randy M from Kingston
- 01 29, 13
- Flag as inappropriate (Is this compatible with USB 3 ports on the newest Macbook Air?)
Best Answer:This works fine on my Retina Macbook Pro with USB 3 ports. I see no reason why it wouldn't work on a Macbook Air. Someone else chime in if you know otherwise.
- Answered by Michael M from Ewa Beach
- 08 22, 13
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Can this be used on a PowerBook G4?
One of the ethernet plug wire connectors (inside the plug-in port) is bent, so the ethernet cable does not connect up correctly (and there is no wireless in the work area). Can this adapter work on my PowerBook G4 so that I can get back my ethernet connection to the network? The description for this item indicates that it works on MacBooks (and MacBook Pros), but does it just require a USB 2.0 port?
- Asked by Jonathan M from Farmington
- 03 10, 11
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this be used on a PowerBook G4?)
AnswerIt will work on any Mac OS 10.4.0 Mac and up. There are some drivers on other sites or this site that will give you the drivers for Mac OS 10.3.9 and under. I would suggest upgrading first and research just to be sure. If you have the usb port, then all you need is Mac OS 10.4.0 and up or the driver for Mac OS 10.3.9 and under.
- Answered by Joshua R
- 03 13, 11
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Can i use it to transfer data from Powerbook G4 to MacBook Air?
- Asked by Michael E from Cararra
- 03 14, 11
- Flag as inappropriate (Can i use it to transfer data from Powerbook G4 to MacBook Air?)
Best Answer:Yes, there is a way to use Ethernet to transfer data between Macs using the Migration Assistant.
- Answered by Phil V from Reston
- 07 30, 11
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can I use this port to run my Sonos stero system.
My old router had 5 ports and the Airport only has 4 plus the USB. Can the USB be used to connect my Sonos Music adapter to the router. When I plug it in and try to boot it up it say it can not find the system. Any suggestions as to help?
- Asked by Bruce B from Bellevue
- 02 4, 16
- Flag as inappropriate (can I use this port to run my Sonos stero system.)
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Best Answer:
This works under VMWare Fusion, but as it's virtual you don't really need a driver for the virtual OS. So I assume this would be the same for Parallels.
- Answered by Paul B from Coventry
- 10 29, 12
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (is there a driver for Windows XP using Parrallels)
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So this will connect to a modem/router and give me wifi?
For the non-tech savvy people like myself....
My MacBook air doesn't have an ethernet port, so I'm assuming this fixes that?
All I want is wifi in my unit, but I'm told I need a laptop with an ethernet connection. This will plug into the router and give wifi?- Asked by Mitchell H from Sydney
- 11 4, 15
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AnswerA MacBook Air has a built-in Wifi, you do not require an Ethernet Adapter if you have a Wifi Network in your home/office... etc. However, if you would like to have a wired connection using an ethernet cable, then you need an ethernet adapter to allow this.
- Answered by Sammy H
- 12 6, 15
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (So this will connect to a modem/router and give me wifi?)
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Best Answer:
Sure can! It can work with most computers, mac and PC. However, it was mostly designed for use in a macbook air. It will work in any computer for the most part. I have had much luck with this device!
- Answered by Dylan H from Jamesport
- 11 2, 10
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this work with a Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook Pro & Mac Mini too?)
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Will this work with the new MacBook Pro with Retina display announced June 2012? It is not listed in the compatibility section.
- Asked by Zachary Y from Black Diamond
- 06 12, 12
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this work with the new MacBook Pro with Retina display announced June 2012? It is not listed in the compatibility section.)
Best Answer:Yes, but you are better off with the Apple Ethernet to Thunderbolt adapter which gives you gigabit speeds (Cat 6 cable) vs the slower megabit USB solution (Cat 5)
- Answered by Stephen I from San Jose
- 08 16, 12
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will this work with the new MacBook Pro with Retina display announced June 2012? It is not listed in the compatibility section.)
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How can I hook up an ip phone to my macbook
- Asked by Dennis W from Parkland
- 09 7, 15
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Can I use this to transfer my files/applications in my MBP to the new Mac Air?
Everytime I buy a new MacBook Pro I get to transfer my applications and files from my older MacBook to the new MacBook when I start up my new MacBook. I am buying a Mac Air in a few days and I need to do the same but the new MacAir has no ethernet port. Can I, therefore, use this accessory to transfer my files/applications from my current MBP to the new Mac Air which I will order?
- Asked by Emmanuel B from Los Angeles
- 10 29, 10
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use this to transfer my files/applications in my MBP to the new Mac Air?)
AnswerYou should be able to.
- Answered by Derek K from Hanover
- 07 19, 11
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use this to transfer my files/applications in my MBP to the new Mac Air?)
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