Questions & Answers for Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
76 Questions from the Community
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can this be used with a time machine - we have used all the other ports
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Apr 8, 2011
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AnswerNope - computers only.
- Answered by Derek K from Hanover
- Jul 18, 2011
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Does this USB Ethernet Adapter also work in a MacBook Pro
The product description it is for a MacBook Air. I just want to be sure it will work in my MBP
- Asked by Bernie D from Croydon
- Oct 20, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this USB Ethernet Adapter also work in a MacBook Pro)
Best Answer:Noper,
doesn't work with the new MB Pro with Retina which doesn't come with an Ethernet port. You will have to cough up the thunderbolt version.- Answered by Walter K from Carmel
- Sep 15, 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 i use this to connect a usb modem or mobile phone, with cables, to airport express for internet access. i only have wireless service, no ADSL
- Asked by Mark A from Kununurra
- Dec 28, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (can i use this to connect a usb modem or mobile phone, with cables, to airport express for internet access. i only have wireless service, no ADSL)
AnswerNo. This is for plugging into an (Apple) computer's USB socket, to provide an Ethernet RJ45 socket for an Ethernet cable.
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Way to connect usb modem to Time Capsule?
- Asked by Lynne L from Blanco
- May 27, 2014
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Will this work on a iMac 1999 bubble computer Apple USB Ethernet adapter
- Asked by Donna M from Dannemora
- Oct 5, 2013
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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
- Jun 11, 2012
- 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
- Aug 15, 2012
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Could I use this to connect my old PowerMac 9500 to my imac?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- Jan 8, 2011
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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.
I live in CHina where internet is often slow and unstable and wifi when it works is slower. If I plug in my other notebook to my router it speeds up the process. Will this help speed it up or is the airport a faster connection?
- Asked by Luke M from New York
- Jul 19, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate (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.)
AnswerGenerally 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
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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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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 Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxx
- Mar 9, 2011
- 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 Anonymous A
- Mar 12, 2011
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use w/ PC??
have extreme and express wireless setup....can this USB adapter be used w/ PC's...
- Asked by Nathan R from Richmond
- Dec 17, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate (use w/ PC??)
AnswerNope, Macs only.
- Answered by Derek K from Hanover
- Jul 18, 2011
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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
- Feb 3, 2016
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Will this work with OS X Yosemite 10.10?
- Asked by Prottay P from State College
- Jan 9, 2015
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Best Answer:Yes, it works.
- Answered by Riccardo F from Savona
- Jan 19, 2015
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Does this support a Windows installation on the MacBook Air?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxxx
- Dec 2, 2010
- 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
- Mar 12, 2011
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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 Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxx
- Oct 28, 2010
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AnswerYou should be able to.
- Answered by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxx
- Jul 18, 2011
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Can this adapter be used to connect to the printer (that has just the USB socket) to use the printer via local Ethernet?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- Feb 8, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this adapter be used to connect to the printer (that has just the USB socket) to use the printer via local Ethernet?)
AnswerYou 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
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If I'm understanding this correctly, you want to plug this adapter into your TV and use it to connect to your wireless network?
If so, then no, you can't.
The USB port on your TV is usually for either firmware updates or playing music, photos, etc, off of a thumb drive. It's not used to connect devices. And even if it were, it's very unlikely your TV would have the drivers to USE a networking cable.
And even if it COULD, it's extraordinarily doubtful that it'd have the configuration utilities to be able to configure a network.
And lastly, this is a wired ethernet adapter. You can't use it to connect to a wireless network, only a hard-wire network.
So, no.- Answered by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxx
- Dec 1, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (can i use this to connect to my mac wireless in my house to a LG TV whic has a USB to sream movies,music, etc.)
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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?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxx
- Jul 9, 2011
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AnswerYes. 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 -
where can i buy apple usb ethernaet adapter
where can i buy this adapter
- Asked by Ponnusamy R from Greenford
- Jul 23, 2013
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