No ethernet option Macbook Pro 2019

I have a dock that allows me to connect an ethernet to my Macbook, however, when I go to add it in network, Ethernet is not an option on the dropdown after selecting (+) to add new.

Any ideas?

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Posted on Aug 24, 2019 8:03 AM

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4 replies

bluedogmoon Author

Level 1

9 points

Aug 24, 2019 8:23 AM in response to babowa

I figured it out. Apparently it was just coming as USB 3.0 Display. It was connecting through the dock via USB-C. Once I turned off wifi it it kicked right in.

Barney-15E

Level 10

122,126 points

Aug 24, 2019 8:24 AM in response to bluedogmoon

My dock dongle shows up as USB 10/100/1000 LAN, not Ethernet.

babowa

Level 9

78,562 points

Aug 24, 2019 8:10 AM in response to bluedogmoon

Have you tried the Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter? I have no idea if a dock would be able to establish a connection. How are you connecting the dock to the Macbook?

babowa

Level 9

78,562 points

Aug 24, 2019 11:40 AM in response to bluedogmoon

Great you got it figured out!

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