Ethernet through display's USB port?

Hi:

If I connect an Apple 24" LED Cinema Display to a MacBook Air, it uses up the Air's one USB port. But there are three USB 2.0 ports on the back of the Display. So can I plug the USB to Ethernet adapter into the display and allow the Air to work on an ethernet network through the Display's USB port?

Anyone had success doing this?

Thanks,
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