Does this allow the user to take full advantage of thunderbolt's speed?

• Asked by Steven K from New York
• Jun 11, 2012
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Can I use the Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter to add a 2nd net port to my Mini? I want a dedicated line to a storage server plus independent intranet.

I have a RAID server that provides network storage. The bulk of my big file transfers are to the Mac Mini I'm using as a server. I'd like to keep those transfers from using bandwidth on the rest of my network, and I can live with my other computers accessing the RAID server via the Mini. I'd like the Mini to be able to talk simultaneously on both networks at close to full speed. I've seen other adapters that do this, but they cost hundreds of dollars. Will the Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter meet my goal?

• Asked by Stuart S from Houston
• Nov 17, 2012
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Can Thunderbolt Ethernet Adapter be downstream connected to any Thunderbolt peripheral so Ethernet is available on connect to Thunderbolt accessory

This would allow a simple dock configuration. Use WiFi while in the field but connect to Thunderbolt Display or peripheral and get direct Ethernet wired connection. This would save the second Thunderbolt port for other hardware connections such as Pro Video edit/control equipment. If such a connection would work with the adapter it would be nice to be able to control it with granularity.

• Asked by Harry P from Fresno
• Jun 11, 2012
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why is thunderbolt adapter hot?

I use my Thunderbolt Gigabit adapter to connect to the internet. With in 15 minutes, the adapter is noticeably warm. I cannot tie this to any given activity, such as a prolonged download/upload, to video watching, or updates.

• Asked by Courtney N from Santa Clara
• Apr 1, 2013
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how do i connect to the internet with a thunderbolt ethernet adaptor?

There are lots of more detailed questions about using this adaptor to connect to other computers and to gaming devices. My question is more basic.

My USB ethernet adaptor works fine on my Macbook Air, but I cannot get the thunderbolt adaptor to work. Thanks.

• Asked by William M from Saint Petersburg
• Jun 23, 2012
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Is it a security risk to connect this to a Thunderbolt equipped hard drive?

If I connect the Mac to a thunderbolt equipped hard drive and then connect the Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter to the hard drive, is it a security risk?

ie. is the hard drive exposed to internet attacks before they reach the Mac?

• Asked by Gregory A
• Nov 4, 2012
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Does this adapter work on previous generation thunderbolt macs?

• Asked by Joel A from Virginia
• Jun 11, 2012
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Can I use Thunderbolt to Gigabit ethernet adapter for backup in my time capsule?

• Asked by Sebastiano L from Bergamo
• Sep 14, 2012
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Will Windows 7 (bootcamp) recognize a thunderbolt ethernet adapter?

• Asked by Jason R from Brookfield
• Jun 12, 2012
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Can the Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter be used simultaneously with the Mini DP to VGA adapter?

• Asked by Andrew H from San Jose
• Jun 11, 2012
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