Questions & Answers for Apple USB Ethernet Adapter

Nope - computers only.

• Answered by Derek K from Hanover
• Jul 18, 2011
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (can this be used with a time machine - we have used all the other ports)

The description says 10/100Mpbs. Look like you need to go with Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet adapter instead to get higher speeds.

• Answered by Dmitri M from Los Angeles
• Apr 15, 2015
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does Apple USB Ethernet Adapter support 200Mbps?)

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
• Aug 15, 2012
• 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.)

Generally a hardline connection is faster than WiFi. I have tested both connections, and using the adapter has always been faster.

• Answered by Eric S from Nampa
• Jun 19, 2012
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (If wifi is slow, and I use this instead will this make my connection faster? I often plug in my other notebook on slow connections.)

It 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 Anonymous A
• Mar 12, 2011
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this be used on a PowerBook G4?)

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
• Mar 12, 2011
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does this support a Windows installation on the MacBook Air?)

You will need a print server to connect your USB printer to an ethernet network. In addition to handling the USB-ethernet conversion, it also handles the printer communications. A number of these servers are available from companies like Linksys/Cisco and D-Link, and they do not have to be Apple-specific. Note that most (if not all) will only access the print functions of multi-purpose machines (i.e., not the scan/fax functions).

Good luck

• Answered by Ray H from Raleigh
• Feb 5, 2012
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this adapter be used to connect to the printer (that has just the USB socket) to use the printer via local Ethernet?)

Yes. The adapter will be seen by your MBA and will create a connection with the iBook.
You might be needing a cross-over cable if you don't use a switch/router.

Can you please check if the ibook sees this adaptor ? pretty please :P

• Answered by Vaetus R
• Sep 14, 2011
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (will it allow me to transfer files from my iBook G4 OS 10.3.9 to my new MacBook Air? Basically will my iBook detect it?)