Questions & Answers for Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adaptor
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adaptor
48 Questions + 74 Answers
48 Questions from the Community
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Does this product support native Vlans?
- Asked by Alexander K from Horsmonden
- Jun 11, 2012
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Can I use this with MacBook Pro 2011?
- Asked by Jose Antonio S from Tijuana
- Jun 11, 2012
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AnswerYes, this adapter will work with all sizes of the 2011 MacBook Pro, along with every Mac with a built-in Thunderbolt port.
- Answered by Jeffrey Y from Westmont
- Jun 13, 2012
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Will this adapter work in Bootcamp (Windows 7) with the MBA or new Retina MBP?
- Asked by Kyle C from Clive
- Jun 11, 2012
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Best AnswerTested on my 2011 MBA, and It does not. Apple will likely have to release an update to Bootcamp before it will be usable under Windows.
- Answered by Kai S from Kalamazoo
- Jun 15, 2012
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Does the new thunderbolt adapter contain its own mac address or is this assigned internally from the computer. This is important because
- Asked by Jeff P from Chula Vista
- Jun 12, 2012
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Best AnswerThe MAC address is in the Thunderbolt to Gigabit Enet adapter.
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This adapter uses PCI to connect in to your computer's hw architecture. So, you get full speed 1000BaseT enet without any of the USB overhead and extra CPU load.- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- Jun 19, 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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AnswerYes. It worked for me with a MacBook air (2011) and thunderbolt display.
- Answered by Andrew S from New York
- Jun 12, 2012
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Does the Thunderbolt/Gigabit Ethernet Adapter support auto cable detect?
IE, will the adapter sense whether it is connected to a patch cable or a crossover cable, and adjust transmit/receive line assignments as appropriate?
Thanks- Asked by John L from Bellevue
- Sep 10, 2012
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Best AnswerI tested it and no it does not. You will need a cross connect cable instead.
Good news, if needed you can increase the MTU to 9000- Answered by Frederic M from Montreal
- Oct 25, 2012
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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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Can the "lighting to USB cable" together with "USB to ethernet connector" allow ipad mini to browse the internet without using Wi-Fi / 3G/4G?
In Japan, most of the hotels only provide ethernet cable (RJ45) for internet connection and seldom with Wi-Fi. How can I use the iPad mini to browse the internet without buying any extra data nano-sim card?
- Asked by Richard H from Wentworthville
- Nov 17, 2012
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