Questions & Answers for Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
107 Questions from the Community
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2nd Ethernet Port for MacMini Server
Can I use this Adapter on a MacMini Server with Snow Leopard to create a 2ndary Ethernet Port, so that I have the internal Gigabit Port of the MacMini connected into my Home Network and the USB to Ethernet Adapter to a xDSL Router to provide a Public IP Address to provide Access to the Internet?!
- Asked by Max M
- Aug 15, 2011
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Best Answer:Yes, Mac OS even on a non-laptop will recognise this as an Ethernet device.
- Answered by James G
- Jan 9, 2013
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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
- Oct 28, 2010
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AnswerYou should be able to.
- Answered by Derek K from Hanover
- Jul 18, 2011
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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
- Jun 12, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this adapter continue working with the new MacBook Air 2012?)
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
- Jun 19, 2012
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Does Apple USB Ethernet Adapter support 200Mbps?
I have 200Mbps line, but I can never get above 100Mbps on Apple USB Ethernet Adapter. Is this a limitation on this adapter? How can I get 200Mbps please? Thanks.
- Asked by Philip T
- Feb 15, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Does Apple USB Ethernet Adapter support 200Mbps?)
AnswerThe 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
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Can this product connect to Gigabit cable?
I am now using this USB Ethernet Adapter to connect a GB Ethernet device. However, my Macbook Air can not detect that device
- Asked by Dongyi L
- Jul 16, 2014
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according to desciption thunderbolt can provide you a 1000 BASE-T performance and usb adapter only 100BASE-T performance, so this is basic, but i chosed the last one because i don't wonna to take the thunderbolt port on my air, there is only one, in case of retina macbook pro, i would take the thunderbolt adapter. what do you mean under BT Hub?
- Answered by Davyd D from Kharkov
- Aug 15, 2012
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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
- Nov 3, 2015
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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
- Dec 5, 2015
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During first use, do you have to install any drivers or just plug it in and it works?
- Asked by Xiao Heng Y from Melbourne
- Aug 29, 2011
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Apple's USB Ethernet Adapter is for connecting your Mac Laptop to your router via an ethernet cable (internet access).
If you have images on a memory stick and you have a USB Memory Stick Adapter you can purchase the Lighting to USB Camera Adapter to allow the Photo App to import the images.
If you have images on your iPhone or iPad and want to put them on a memory stick you will need to transfer them to your computer using iTunes or Image Capture and then use a memory stick USB card reader to copy the images to the memory stick.- Answered by Stephen I from San Jose
- Feb 3, 2015
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can this be used with a time machine - we have used all the other ports
- Asked by Scott L from North Vancouver
- Apr 8, 2011
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AnswerNope - computers only.
- Answered by Derek K from Hanover
- Jul 18, 2011
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Can I connect MBA to ethernet port on Time Capsule associated with my iMac?
My iMac is wirelessly connected to my Time Capsule router device. I want to hard connect my MBA directly to my internet server (not wirelessly). Can I just connect the USB ethernet adapter from my MBA into a second ethernet port on the Time Capsule and be able to connect to the internet directly and still be able to share files and data from my iMac to my MBA?
- Asked by Michael W from Nashville
- Aug 28, 2011
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Best Answer:yes
- Answered by Allen L from Coeur D Alene
- Jul 27, 2012
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I bought a surfboard sb6190 modem. can I connect my macbook pro to ethernet on gen4 AirPort extreme to install modem ?
- Asked by Dan C from Bluffton
- Dec 29, 2016
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Best Answer:
Yes, but due to the way in the Air works out routing, the wired connection will take precedent unless:
1) The wired and wireless are on different networks and you are trying to communicate with someone on the same network as your wireless connection (This is known as 'directly connected')
2) You manually enter a specific route and point it out of your wireless interface
3) You remove the default gateway from your wired connection (In which case you will only communicate do 'directly connected' network via your wired port unless you enter a manual route as per point 2 above)
I hope that makes sense.- Answered by Paul B from Coventry
- Oct 29, 2012
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Yes - this (like the SuperDrive) works with the new MacBook and the Apple USB-C to USB adapters (there are 3 at launch).
Search Apple Support for these articles explaining that MacBook 2015 will work with these USB Apple adapters
- HT204651
- HT202665
Cheers. It's only 10/100, but it's shipping now and supported officially by Apple.- Answered by Michael B from Eden Prairie
- May 15, 2015
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Will this work plugged in to my Macbook Air via USB hub. The USB ports are already busy with backup and printer, etc.
- Asked by Alison B from Balga
- Oct 6, 2015
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So i have a ford would it work if i plugged this cord into my SYNC USB system in the car. and also is there a monthly fee for the internet
- Asked by Fdajkfjdg G from Huntsville
- May 10, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (So i have a ford would it work if i plugged this cord into my SYNC USB system in the car. and also is there a monthly fee for the internet)
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Is there a warranty on the USB ethernet adapter?
My company just purchased brand new adapters for a few of us to use with our new Macbook Pros - one of them no longer works and it hasn't even been a couple months yet. Total disappointment and waste of money for an Apple product.
- Asked by Jennifer D from Waltham
- Jul 22, 2016
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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
- Mar 9, 2011
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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
- Mar 12, 2011
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