Thunderbolt display, thunderbolt storage and networks/NAS

If the thunderbolt display is connected to my home network via ethernet (i.e. to my router)and also to a thunderbolt storage drive (such as the LaCie 4TB 2 big thunderbolt drive), will the storage drive function as a NAS that can be accessed by other devices on my network (e.g. for streaming photos and music to my Sonos, PC laptop, etc without a macbook being connected to the display too)?

• Asked by Tim A
• Mar 1, 2012
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Ethernet port?

What is the use of the ethernet port behind Thunderbolt Display 27"?

• Asked by Jeffrey W M from Washougal
• Feb 22, 2012
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does the thunderbolt display have a cd drive and speakers

• Asked by James D
• Dec 22, 2012
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What are the thunderbolt display dimensions

I have a space in which I'd like to insert the display, 21"x23"-
Is there a display to fit that space?

• Asked by Eva T from Bermuda Dunes
• Mar 16, 2013
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Can I connect my PC with DisplayPort to the Thunderbolt Display using an adapter or cable?

For work, I have an HP EliteBook 8470p, which has DisplayPort. When I'm using it at home, I'd like to be able to hook it up to my Thunderbolt Display.

I haven't found a male DisplayPort to female mini-DisplayPort/Thunderbolt adapter, but I have found a male DisplayPort to male mini-DisplayPort/Thunderbolt cable, which would technically allow me to connect the devices. However, I'm not sure whether the Thunderbolt Display accepts input from anything other than it's attached cable, or whether my PC's DisplayPort signal is compatible. Is it?

• Asked by Brandon V from Medina
• Jan 31, 2013
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How do I find the serial number on my Thunderbolt display?

I would like to register my Thunderbolt display with my other Mac items. How do I find the serial number on it?

• Asked by Dennis S from Houston
• Jan 18, 2013
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Thunderbolt display cable length/extension

Apple doesn't say, but I've read that the integral Thunderbolt cable is just one meter (or three feet approx.). I have also read that it is possible to extend this by purchasing the two meter Thunderbolt cable from Apple and connecting to the extra port, but then I will not have powered USB / Firewire ports on the display.

Question: is there a connector that would allow me to extend the integral cable by adding Apple's cable and thus retain use of the Thunderbolt port and allow power to the USB & Firewire ports.

I am will be using this with a rMacbook Pro. I have some work I need to do at a few feet distant from the monitor.

Thank you.

• Asked by Jonathan B from Miami
• Oct 9, 2012
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Can I use both firewire ports (Thunderbolt Display AND Macbook Pro) concurrently?

I have a FW800 external hard drive, which I usually daisy chain through a FW400 audio interface (which brings the speed of both devices down to FW400).

Can I run the hard drive off the thunderbolt display at full (FW800) speed, while running the audio device at FW400 from the Macbook FW port?

• Asked by Christian A from Palmyra
• Jan 10, 2012
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Is it possible to use the thunderbolt display at all without a connecting device?

e.g. would it be possible to plug in an external hard drive and watch a movie without connecting my laptop and/or would it be possible to use the internet or a word doc with no laptop connected at the time?

• Asked by Tessa W from Toowoomba
• Feb 15, 2013
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Does the NEW macbook air support dual thunderbolt displays like the macbook pro?

• Asked by Stéphane C
• Jun 13, 2012
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