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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Overview
The Apple USB Ethernet Adapter is a simple, one-piece external adapter that plugs into the USB 2.0 port of your MacBook Air to provide 10/100BASE-T performance. Simply plug your Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 connector — no external power is required. It’s small, light, easy to install, and even easier to use.
Technical Details
- USB 2.0 with bus power
- 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45 connector)
What's in the Box
- Apple USB Ethernet Adapter with built-in 4.6-inch USB cable
- User's Guide
System Requirements
- MacBook Air computer with available USB 2.0 port
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Tip top product
Written by LA from SOUTHAMPTON
13-Sep-2009
Works very well indeed without any fuss. An attractive price for what it is and what it does.
It's silly I know but I must add that, from an aesthetic point of view, it is lovely to look at, hold and touch! …More103 of 103 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
It works
Written by MR from Watford
09-Apr-2008
Works as advertised, would be handy if it had link/activity lights.
70 of 84 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
An adapter that actually works!
Written by AD from SALFORD
16-Dec-2008
I had previously tried two other makes of supposedly Mac-compatible USB ethernet adapters before I bought this version. They were both rubbish.
This one does exactly what it's supposed to - give you full speed 100mbps ethernet. None of the others I have tried come close, the best achieving 1MB/s. This Apple adapter easily gets 11.7MB/s over my LAN, which is indistinguishable from built-in ethernet. Top marks!
Now I'm waiting for the Apple Gigabit USB Adapter. I know we're limited to 480mbps over USB, but that would still be a nice boost. …More30 of 35 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Tip top product
Written by LA from SOUTHAMPTON
13-Sep-2009
Works very well indeed without any fuss. An attractive price for what it is and what it does.
It's silly I know but I must add that, from an aesthetic point of view, it is lovely to look at, hold and touch! …More103 of 103 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Works with a 2009 Mac mini
Written by RT from Bury St. Edmunds
06-Jul-2009
I've been using a Mac mini running Mac OS X Server as a house-hold/small business Internet gateway and mail-server but really needed a second Ethernet port.
I bought the Apple USB Ethernet Adaptor and found that it does work really well on the (2009) Mac mini and at £19 is reasonably priced as well. …More22 of 24 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
An adapter that actually works!
Written by AD from SALFORD
16-Dec-2008
I had previously tried two other makes of supposedly Mac-compatible USB ethernet adapters before I bought this version. They were both rubbish.
This one does exactly what it's supposed to - give you full speed 100mbps ethernet. None of the others I have tried come close, the best achieving 1MB/s. This Apple adapter easily gets 11.7MB/s over my LAN, which is indistinguishable from built-in ethernet. Top marks!
Now I'm waiting for the Apple Gigabit USB Adapter. I know we're limited to 480mbps over USB, but that would still be a nice boost. …More30 of 35 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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I need an adapter for my MacBook Pro to connect to my home phone line for internet access. Will the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter accomplish this?
- Asked by SD
- 06-Oct-2009
Best Answer
To accomplish this, you'll most likely need the "Apple USB Modem", which allows you to plug the phone line into the adapter and use a dialup connection to access the internet.
The Apple USB Ethernet Adapter is mainly used in corporate environments or other environments with Ethernet Jacks. …More- Answered by BC from Greenpoint
- 01-Nov-2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
- 1 more answer
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I have an iMac Intel (2006) running 10.4. and need to connect to the internet via ethernet. Would this adapter work?
- Asked by SG from london
- 13-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Assuming your internal Ethernet plug on the iMac doesn't work then this is a good alternative, but it only works if you upgrade to Leopard or Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard can be purchased for $39.
Along with this adapter you'll need a standard Ethernet cable, this just mirrors the functionality of your internal Ethernet port. …More- Answered by BC from Greenpoint
- 01-Nov-2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
- 2 more answers
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Will this work with VMWare Fusion? What do guest machines see? A USB device they don't understand, or an ethernet interface?
- Asked by RG from Bristol
- 22-Oct-2009
Most Recent
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Will this work with internet sharing? To send my connection out from it?
- Asked by AG from Tignish
- 19-Dec-2009
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Can I use this adapter to add a LAN port on an Airport Extreme base station?
- Asked by RC from Renton
- 16-Dec-2009
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Could I use this adapter to set up a print server for several netowork printers on my retired eMac, using it as a second ehernet interface?
- Asked by FM from Zaragoza
- 03-Dec-2009
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what type of cable is needed between printer and time capsule to go wireless
- Asked by AB from Atlanta
- 03-Dec-2009
