Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
This Apple USB Ethernet Adapter works with the Mac Mini.
Written by NM from Miramar
Dec 3, 2009
I own a Mac Mini that was purchased back in 2005. I recently upgraded the 256 memory with 1g and upgraded to Leopard 10.5.4 from Panther. A few months ago, there was a storm and my broadband cable modem was affected. My internet provider replaced the modem, however, my Mac Mini Ethernet connection showed not plugged in. I tried new ethernet cables and still it was not connecting. I took my Mac Mini to the Apple Store, but because it was out of warranty, the Tech only gave me advice, and referred me to authorized Apple dealer. The tech told me my ethernet port was broken. I called the dealer and he gave me an outrageous estimate, which did not make any sense to repair. As I was leaving the Apple store, I saw this product, so I asked the tech if this would work on my Mac Mini, and he said this product is only for the Mac Book Air and IT WOULD NOT WORK. But because of my persistence in wanting my Mac Mini to work and to spear the expense in purchasing or repairing my mac mini, I bought it anyway against the Tech recommendation. The Apple USB Ethernet Adapter was returnable if it didn't work. I came home and plugged it in and IT WORKED. In the Network preferences I turned off the built in ethernet and connected the USB ethernet using DHCP. I do not see any difference with the speed in the internet connection. IT WORKS GREAT!
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
I love it!
Written by SA from Spokane
Sep 28, 2009
I bought this two years ago, and it is amazing!
I use it to get connected to the internet where is no wireless or ethernet. I also use it to receive and send faxes. This thing has the highest quality ever! Also, it works great with OS 10.621 of 30 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard Problem Solver, too!
Written by DG from San Rafael
Sep 8, 2009
Bought this originally for my MB Air, and it works great for those few remaining hotels that don't have wi-fi yet, but it also solved the problem of the loss of Appletalk in Snow Leopard for my older network laser printer. Using this created a separate USB Ethernet setting I could dedicate to the printer, while still maintaining the regular ethernet port for my cable modem.
So, it's not just for road warriors, but also a handy gizmo for people that aren't ready to upgrade their old network printers, too. Guess I'll have to get another for my MB Air, now!24 of 26 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
No LED light to check whether network is alive
Written by HM from New York
Mar 19, 2009
Good design and compact size.
However there's no LED light to see whether the connected network is alive. This is iritating for me.
And though this is not a review, I wish Apple include this into the package of MacBook Air. (Or make a discount if you purchase this simulatenously)68 of 101 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Works with MacBook too!
Written by JZ from WEST HOLLYWOOD
Mar 16, 2009
The ethernet jack on my 3-year-old MacBook (2GHz Intel Core Duo, running 10.5.6) stopped working, so I went to an Apple Retail Store to buy one of these adaptors. The staff told me it only works with a MacBook Air, but I was desperate and ignored their warnings. Thank God I did because it works perfectly! So even if you don't have a MacBook Air, buy this adaptor with confidence. It totally works!
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Perfect for Linux
Written by MO from LA COLLE SUR LOUP
Mar 14, 2009
I love this device: beautiful, cheap, light, and above all, it works out of the box if you are using Linux (2.6.26 and above). You just plug it in and you have a new eth1 network device.
I seemed to get the same download bandwidth than with my regular Ethernet connector.
This device is so much lighter that the one from D-Link (and others), and much more solid than Linksys'. I also recommend it on my blog.103 of 110 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
unreliable, breaks lousy
Written by JL from Teaneck
Feb 27, 2009
Once again off to the apple store to replace it. Of course may end up with one that doesn't work out of the bag like last time. Why does this have to be proprietary so you can't even test it without having another Air? Best reason not to buy an air is this dongle.
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Works Great on Dual G5 with 3rd Party Driver
Written by PK from Vancouver
Feb 18, 2009
Bought one of these for my Dual G5 running 10.5.6. Plugged it in - device was recognized in System Profiler and showed up in the Network System Preference. Only problem: it said the ethernet cable was unplugged. It wasn't and the switch showed a valid 100BaseT connection. I then tried the adapter in a Core Duo iMac also running 10.5.6 and it fully worked.
Mr. Google helped me find an open source driver. I installed the driver on the G5, rebooted and now the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter works perfectly! Apple may intend it for use with the MacBook Air, but inside is a pretty standard chipset. The only problem is the Apple supplied drivers in 10.5.6 favour Intel systems and work poorly (as in don't work) on PowerPC.15 of 19 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Fantastic
Written by EG from Kalamazoo
Nov 11, 2008
The ethernet port on my Late 2006 MacBook gave out today after two years of faithful service. I use my computer a lot, so it's probably had the equivalent of 2.5 to 3 years of work. I stopped by the store and picked up one of these adapters after reading reviews of their use with a fully updated Leopard. It works like a charm now, and I can continue using my Mac normally.
Yet another way that Apple has my back. Although I would have been better off with Apple Care (my mistake though).23 of 31 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
It works on my G4 mac mini!
Written by WC from TORQUAY
Oct 8, 2008
I'm using G4 1.42 mac mini, upgraded to 1GB RAM & loaded with Tiger OS. Lately the network port was struck by lighting & the machine was unable to get online. Thanks to this product, it saved the life of my mac mini!
All I needed was to upgrade my OS from Tiger to Leopard, subsequently I used my macbook to download Mac OS 10.5.2 Combo updates & installed the updates on my mac mini. Then I plug this adapter into my mac mini and it works!52 of 55 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
EXCELLENT ....!
Written by AA from Doha
Oct 3, 2008
amazing product works great
recommend it to all customers
its super fast on my macbook air !!
its really cool for days when the wireless isn't working well !!
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
YES It works on a macbook!!!!
Written by DW from Pittsburgh
Sep 28, 2008
I have a loose ethernet connection on my macbook. For the longest time I thought I had a bad cable. Very annoying. According to my research a new logic board is necessary to fix the bad plug. Sounds like a poor design. I had a loose plug almost from day one.
In any event I just purchased the Apple USB ethernet adapter and it work!!!!!!
When I first plugged it in nothing happened. I opened the network preferences page and activated "USB Ethernet". Bingo I'm connected. I don't know why Apple states on the package that this part only works with a MacBook Air.28 of 29 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Worked on my iMac
Written by HW from West Lawn
Aug 5, 2008
Network port on my iMac got fried by lightning so I took a chance based on other reviews. Says its only for MacBook Air. Plugged it in and it hooked right up- just like a Mac product, "It just works!"
iMac G5 1.8Ghz without iSight. Leopard 10.5.4.
Thanks Apple!46 of 53 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Works Well with MacBook Pro
Written by SJ from Chesapeake
Jul 27, 2008
I have used this adapter with no problems as expected with MacBook Pro. It is aimed primarily at the MacBook Air since it has no built in ethernet connection. Ethernet and USB are standards so expect it to work with any USB port. Works great and satisfied my need with no issues.
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Question...
Written by KF from Ottawa
Jul 21, 2008
My MacBook was struck by lightning and the ethernet port died. This did the trick. Now, thanks to my business insurance, I can get a new computer or upgrade. I'd like to upgrade to the Air but I'm on a wired network. Does anyone know if it's possible to connect the USB Adapter through a USB hub or does it have to be directly connected to the Air's USB port? I have many different external HDs and printers connected to the hub...
Thanks for any advice.11 of 21 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Good Product
Written by RA from COLORADO SPRINGS
Jul 10, 2008
I bought it. It works well. No problem. Have used it at least forty or fifty hours so far.
Be sure to reset your modem if switching from one computer to another.
A very thin wipe of WD-40 on the plug makes it easier to pull out.8 of 10 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Works with Mac Mini
Written by BP from Charlottesville
Jul 7, 2008
The Ethernet port on my new Mac Mini stopped working, possibly because of transients from a lightning storm. Happily I was able to connect immediately using the USB Ethernet Adapter from my MacBook Air. It works perfectly, although it is limited to 100Mbps, unlike the internal port, which has Gigabit Ethernet capabilities.
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Works with Power Mac dual-G5 with 10.5.2
Written by ME from Tucson
May 27, 2008
I zapped my ethernet port on my PowerMac G5 tower and had to use IP via FireWire to my PowerBook to go out to the net--which worked 100% cool BTW! Anyway, I got this adapter and plugged it in, no reboot, and poof, my G5 is working on ethernet and I shutdown the Firewire IP and just like Apple...poof and it's working...no reboot...nothing to do. So while it says only MacBook Air, I think Apple got it working in 10.5.2 for other machines also--including older PowerPC boxes. Score one for Apple!
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Simple and Great!
Written by RP from Mississauga
May 27, 2008
After trying and failing with so many LAN Cards, I've gave it a try to this, and I was amazed that it work perfect OB and it never drops any connection!
I'm happy with this!41 of 70 people found this useful
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Defiantly Needed
Written by AN from Saginaw
May 20, 2008
I love my MacBook air but they did need to include some more ports on it. I like that this product is cheap too. I like that all of the other macs in my house have built in ethernet ports and that this isn't needed. Unlike the crazy RM guy who is whining like a baby because it doesn't work for his computers that have the built in port, therefore its not needed. But let the crazy man rant. And i recommend this product.
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