Apple USB Ethernet Adapter

Easily connect your MacBook Air computer to an Ethernet network with the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter. Small and light, it connects to the USB 2.0 port of your MacBook Air and provides an RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100BASE-T performance.

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Features

Easily connect your MacBook Air computer to an Ethernet network with the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter. Small and light, it connects to the USB 2.0 port of your MacBook Air and provides an RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100BASE-T performance.

Compatibility

Mac

  • Mac OS X v.10.4.8 or later
  • MacBook Air computer with available USB 2.0 port

What's in the Box?

  • Apple USB Ethernet Adapter with built-in 4.6-inch USB cable
  • User's Guide

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 885909439560
  • Mfr. Part Number: MC704ZM/A
 

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4.0

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    It just works, like all Apple products!

    • Written by from Hialeah

    Purchased this for my MacBook Air and it works flawlessly! I use wifi 90% of the time, but for those rare occasions that wired is the only way to go, it's nice to know that I just jack right in and get to work. I work in IT so having access to both wired and wireless connections is a MUST for my line of work!

    By the way, a quick word about the the adapter only being 10/100 vs Gigabit capable. This is not due to Apple being "cheap" or controlling, but rather has to due with the inherent limitation of the USB connection itself. See, by definition, USB 2.0 has a theoretical maximum bandwidth of 480 Mbps. This means that USB 2.0 - at a maximum - is capable of less than half of the maximum Gigabit speed (1,000 Mbps). So even if Apple would've included this feature in the device itself, the bus the USB connects to internally would prevent it from ever reaching anything near that speed, plus, the device probably would've cost about 300% more since most Gigabit-enabled products usually cost approx. that much more for that capability.

    My only (slight) complaint is the lack of status/link lights on the device. Again, from an IT standpoint, that feature is a welcome addition, however, being an Apple product, Apple does not include these lights on any of their products (MacBooks, Apple TV, Mac Pros, etc.) so I didn't expect them to include it...just a personal preference is all!     …More

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Now Only Works With MacBook Air

    • Written by from Port Orchard

    This little gem used to be the device of choice for adding a second Ethernet interface to a Mac Mini Server and I'd been using one that way for about a year. After doing a software update to 10.6.6 it stopped working. Forewarned is forearmed – it appears that Apple is finally enforcing the MacBook Air system requirement. Bummer. Two stars for downgraded functionality. …More

    355 of 427 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Excellent, Very Fast

    • Written by from Bryan

    I have good wireless at home and on campus, but thought I'd get this as a just-in-case accessory. Turned off Airport and connected the ethernet cable and the speed increase over our wireless was significant. Well worth the money and there when I need it. …More

    214 of 233 people found this useful

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works on a Mac Pro

    • Written by from North Miami

    My Network card stopped working - bought this device and was able to convert a USB port to a network port without a problem - plug and play. Apple said it was only for the Mac Air but seems to work with every Mac we have... …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works on iMac

    • Written by from Ladera ranch

    Contrary to what the salesperson at the Apple store said (and what the online description would have you believe), this STILL works just fine on iMac's. I'm running 10.7.3 Lion and no issues.

    Plug in and you're online, doesn't get easier than that...     …More

    7 of 7 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    It does work with Mac mini

    • Written by from Champaign

    As of now, 2/2012. I am using this on a Mac Mini (mini 3.1, 2009) with Lion (10.7.3). Plug and play, works great. Replaced a DLink DUB-E101 which does not work with Lion.

    There was a review that suggested that this no longer works for mini's after 10.6.6, and that this only works for Macbook air. I was worried about this when I ordered, but it worked fine for me. That reviewer reported using the server version of mac os, so maybe that is a different problem.     …More

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Could this be used with an iPad using the USB adapter that's included with the Apple Camera connection kit?

  • Asked by Joshua B from Waterford
  • 10-Mar-2012
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